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Environment 15 Aug 2018

Single-use plastic bags to be phased out

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces single-use plastic bags will be phased out over the next year.

Waste 14 Aug 2018

How Waiuku is turning their waste into resources

Waiuku Community Recycling Centre is helping to reduce landfill waste.

Environment 10 Aug 2018

Six ways to use fewer plastic bags now

Both Countdown and New World have committed to phasing out single-use plastic bags at checkouts by the end of the year. But why wait? Here are some tips for reducing your reliance on plastic bags of all kinds today.

Waste 7 Aug 2018

Keep the plastic-free habit going

Plastic Free July is over but you can still do your part for the environment.

14-24 year olds 3 Aug 2018

Community zero-waste leaders recognised

Community members leading the way to zero-waste were recognised at the Auckland Community Zero Waste Hui & Awards last week.

Community 2 Aug 2018

Targeted rate for Papakura food scraps collection

Auckland’s new food scraps collection service has been introduced in Papakura.

Community 31 Jul 2018

Wesley Market inches towards becoming Zero Waste

Stallholders in Mt Roskill are helping Wesley Market to embrace Zero Waste.

Parks / Outdoors 16 Jul 2018

Dredging underway at Martyn Wilson Fields

A dredging project at Martyn Wilson Fields in Remuera is underway to remove foul-smelling pond sediment.