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Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Birkdale area
Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Birkdale area have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area.
Franklin moves from rubbish bags to bins
Residents will need to put out rubbish in council bins instead of bags from 30 June 2025 when Franklin moves to rates-funded rubbish collections.
Papakura says bye-bye bin tags
Papakura residents will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from Thursday 1 May 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.
Turnip the Beet: Cook up savings with better meal planning
The average New Zealand household wastes $1,500 worth of food each year—that’s the equivalent of three full shopping trolleys of groceries!
Grants make a difference in our community
The current Ōrākei Local Grant round closes on 7 March, and the board wants to see your applications!
Oriental fruit fly – Birkdale area
Biosecurity New Zealand response: all you need to know council kerbside collections in Birkdale.
Important update
Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Papatoetoe/Māngere area
Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Papatoetoe and Māngere have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area.
Give old items a new life: book your inorganic collection
Fine summer weather is the perfect time for a clear-out of household items you don’t need anymore.
