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Look after Auckland's wildlife while you enjoy the outdoors

Getting out into nature is great for our health but it’s important to think about the wildlife before leaving home.

Cup lending network provides easy solution to takeaway coffee without the landfill

Reusable cups are being rolled out to cafes across Auckland with the help of the council's Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund (WMIF)

10 Ton Project diverts construction waste from landfill

When Waiheke resident Jeremy O’Hanlon took over The Rubbish Company, he noticed a big problem with the amount of construction waste heading to landfill.  With a strong desire to make a difference to the amount of landfill waste the island generate...

Zero waste grant helps school divert food scraps from landfill

Children at Whangaparaoa Primary School are learning that food scraps are riches, not rubbish, thanks to a grant from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund (WMIF).

WMIF grant supports Ōrākei Marae on para kore journey

When Beronia Scott first started adopting a para kore (zero waste) approach at Ōrākei Marae, her focus was on transforming the whare kai (kitchen), where she was in charge. With the support of an Auckland Council Waste Minimisation and Innovation...

New exhibition challenges perceptions of the Pacific

Discover the people and stories of the Saltwater Realm at Waitui Ātea: Saltwater Realm.

Auckland land supply policy plays minimal role in property prices, new report shows

A new study, An evidence-based approach: Does the Rural Urban Boundary impose a price premium on land inside it? shows the new planning policies have little to no impact on property prices.

White Track latest to reopen as upgrade programme progresses

Improvement work by Auckland Council on walking tracks across the Tāmaki Makaurau region continues to forge ahead.

2-in-a-Ute pilot work programme hits the road

A new project is bringing training and employment to Aucklanders and training the next generation of tradies.

Council’s bold city centre vision gets the big tick

Auckland Council adopts visionary City Centre Masterplan refresh

Businesses sought for Youth Employability Programme

Youth Employability is appealing for more businesses to support the next generation of workers with work experience programmes.

Squaring the circle - embracing the circular economy

The decisions that businesses make and the companies that individuals choose to support can have a positive impact on the planet, and the way forward may rely on us going in circles.

Don’t be the one who starts the scrub fire

Total fire ban remains in place. Fire and Emergency urges vigilance.

Auckland Council supporting rural communities as dry weather continues

Have your say on the Annual Budget 2020/2021

Consultation for the proposed Annual Budget 2020/2021 is now open so it's our chance to have a say about what Auckland Council is planning towards making Auckland a world-class city.

$500,000 fund for ideas to reduce waste

Applications open 1 September for Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund.