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Environment news 22 May 2025

Auckland flood project wins prestigious award

Groundbreaking Quay Street tunnel project wins Project of the Year.

Environment news 5 May 2025

Blaze sparks wake-up call: Auckland Council urges industry vigilance on battery disposal

Due to the Lithium fire fallout, Auckland Council says industry must play by the rules

Council news 10 Feb 2025

Auckland Council urges vigilance against wildfire risks in regional and local parks

Care required when clearing vegetation to help prevent wildifires.

Environment news 17 Dec 2024

Caulerpa threat: boaties urged to help stop the spread this summer

Boaties heading out on the water this summer are being urged to take extra care to prevent the spread of exotic caulerpa.

Council news 11 Dec 2024

Taking a strategic approach to managing sediment

Auckland Council is taking a strategic approach to how we manage sediment (or bare earth) all with the aim of minimising the impact on our environment.

Environment news 10 Dec 2024

Middleton Stream clearance diverts tonnes of debris from landfill for “new life”

Auckland Council and community group collaborate to clear city stream.

Environment news 23 Oct 2024

Significant environmental offences deliver hefty fine for contractor

Breaches of the Resource Management Act bring substantial fines for contractor.

Beaches 3 Sep 2024

Successful ‘lighting strike’ on invasive Caulerpa seaweed

A bright light is proving effective for killing Caulerpa seaweed, which is a rapidly spreading invasive seaweed in northeastern New Zealand.

Beaches 9 Jul 2024

Forum welcomes Manukau Harbour stand

Auckland Council's move to put in place a strategy for improving outcomes for the Manukau Harbour have been welcomed by the Manukau Harbour Forum.

Community 11 Jun 2024

Beautification Trust has lengthy mahi recognised

The Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust has been acknowledged for 23 years of service to Tāmaki Makaurau as it moves away from operating as a controlled-organisation of Auckland Council.

Environment 22 Apr 2024

Five ways to get involved this Earth Day and help the planet

Earth Day is celebrated on 22 April and is a time to reflect on ways we can protect our natural environment and preserve it for future generations.

Environment news 8 Apr 2024

Compliance soars by 70 percent as developers get smarter with sediment control

Developers getting smarter with sediment compliance

Beaches 10 Jan 2024

Harbour pollution seen up close

Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.

Environment news 20 Dec 2023

Cans for Kai a hit for Westhaven Marina’s boaties

Boaties playing their recycling part this summer