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2 Feb 2021

Great days out this summer

Discover amazing wildlife, explore new exhibitions and uncover the past on great days out this summer.

Environment 2 Feb 2021

Another piece of the stormwater puzzle arrives in Auckland

The St Marys Bay water quality project reaches another milestone with the arrival of a 460m long marine outlet pipe.

Waste 29 Jan 2021

Palm Beach – find a new home for your unwanted items

Waiheke Local Board is encouraging Palm Beach residents to get in now and reserve their place for an annual inorganic waste collection before bookings close at midnight on 22 March.

Environment 29 Jan 2021

Opinion: The case for climate action, now

Addressing climate change will help us build resilient systems and structures with long-lasting benefits for everyone, argues Alec Tang.

Waste 28 Jan 2021

Love Food Hate Waste grants available

Auckland Council is giving grants of $500 to $5000 to help Aucklanders reduce their food waste.

Mayor 28 Jan 2021

Hefty fines imposed for breach of Resource Management and Building Acts

Auckland Council has been successful in its prosecution against Radius Contracting Ltd and William Farmer who each faced two charges of breaching the Resource Management Act 1991 and Building Act 2004.

Waste 26 Jan 2021

Inorganic service meets community need

Bookings are now open for your household inorganic collection service.

City Centre Waterfront 25 Jan 2021

Ferry Basin Redevelopment project reaches major milestone

Another major milestone for the Ferry Basin Redevelopment project has been met with the final canopy installed on the west side of Queens Wharf above the gangway accessing the new ferry pontoons.

Environment 25 Jan 2021

Regional Pest Management Plan marine provisions come into effect

Marine pests are an emerging threat to the region’s marine biodiversity, industries such as aquaculture, and our ability to relax and enjoy summer on the beach.

22 Jan 2021

Strategic city partnerships renewed

Auckland, Los Angeles, and Guangzhou extend their tripartite cooperation agreement.

Educational 21 Jan 2021

SouthSci funding opportunity open to the community

SouthSci, the Participatory Science Platform in south Auckland is now accepting funding applications for STEM related projects for 2021.

Environment 21 Jan 2021

Myrtle rust finds its way into the Waitākere Ranges

The fungal disease Myrtle Rust has been discovered for the first time within the boundaries of the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.

Environment 20 Jan 2021

Warmer weather brings reminder to rural residents

As the dry summer days roll on, it’s a timely reminder to rural residents to think about water rainfall and their water usage.

Dogs 19 Jan 2021

Popular pooch names in 2020

For a fifth year in a row, Bella has topped the list of most popular dog names on Auckland Council’s dog registration list and shows no sign of waning in popularity.