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Zero Waste 20 Aug 2026

Spring into sustainable outdoor living

Longer days and warmer weather are on the way. From gardening and spring cleaning to picnics and events, here are five simple ways to reduce waste and make the most of the season.

Waste 17 Aug 2026

Love to buy things with a history? Discover Onehunga Community Recycling Centre

Come find your next buy and plenty more at the Onehunga Community Recycling Centre.

Zero Waste 4 Aug 2026

From kitchen to energy: a small habit helping Kiwi-Indian families make a big difference

Jai Singh alongside the Aotearoa Sustainability Grid (ASG) are helping South Asian communities get smarter with their food scraps and waste.

Waste 3 Aug 2026

One wrong thing can mess it all up: the biggest recycling offenders

Here's a closer look at some of the biggest and yuckiest recycling offenders.

Community news 29 Jul 2026

New funding round for zero waste projects opens in August

Got an idea to reduce waste in your community, school or business?

Zero Waste 15 Jul 2026

Winter reset: clear out, waste less

A winter clear out doesn’t have to mean more waste.

Zero Waste 9 Jul 2026

Looking for the best value finds in Auckland?

If you live for the best value finds, then the Manurewa Community Recycling Centre might be your fave new budget spot.

Zero Waste 24 Jun 2026

Book your inorganic collection and give preloved items a second life

Auckland Council’s inorganic collection is a simple way to clear clutter while helping your community and the environment.

Waste 11 Jun 2026

Less waste, more savings – and 10 kilos lost

Saving money and even losing weight, Alex Xu cut more than waste when he started using the food scraps collection service regularly.

Zero Waste 20 May 2026

Calling Auckland’s zero waste champions: award nominations now open

Aucklanders are being invited to shine a light on the people and organisations helping our region move closer to a zero waste future.

Waste 4 May 2026

Learn how to be a confident composter - it’s easier than you think

If you believe composting is only for people who have big gardens and green thumbs as it’s too complicated, think again!

Sustainability 1 May 2026

Sustainable savings for autumn

A visit to your local community recycling centre (CRC) can deliver affordable, stylish finds and help reduce waste at the same time.

Zero Waste 28 Apr 2026

Auckland startup designing waste out of bottled water finds global success

GridAKL, Anew gained access to shared workspace, a network of founders and industry connections that helped the company move from early development into growth.

Zero Waste 31 Mar 2026

$592,000 to support schools and communities to cut waste

More than 40 schools, community groups and businesses are sharing $592,000 through Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.

Council news 9 Feb 2026

Love Food Hate Waste grants now open

Auckland Council’s Love Food Hate Waste grants are open again, and this year there’s extra funding on the table.

Zero Waste 20 Jan 2026

Zero-waste resolutions for every lifestyle

No matter what you’re passionate about, there’s a way to reduce waste in everything you do.