Eco-friendly toilet providing double benefit at Phyllis Reserve
Source: Auckland Council
A rainwater harvesting system at a new toilet block at Phyllis Reserve is delivering a double benefit – one to the environment...
Update on Ōrewa’s coastal defences
Source: Auckland Council
Each area of the Ōrewa coastline faces its own challenges and the council’s response to managing these challenges will be tailored to...
Preparing for Cyclone Fili
Source: Auckland Council
Tropical cyclones have a habit of wreaking havoc on the Pacific and dumping some nasty weather on New Zealand. Weather forecasters are...
An end to dumping at Van Dammes
Source: Auckland Council
Illegal dumping is an issue that occurs at many community spaces and reserves, and Van Dammes Lagoon in Mount Wellington had become...
Expert tips for dog owners these school holidays
Source: Auckland Council
While it’s been a bumpy start to the year for us humans, our canine friends have perhaps been enjoying more walks and...
Urgent call for $150 million to protect New Zealanders from floods
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council
Flood repair works on the Rangitata River completed following damage caused by significant rainfall in December 2019.
Flooding affects everyone
Flood schemes...
Changes will leave more water in the Hakatere / Ashburton River catchment
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council
Date: 07 Apr 2022
Last year the Hakatere / Ashburton River catchment made headlines for historic floods that damaged farms and infrastructure...
Quarterly performance report highlights our work to date
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council
Date: 06 Apr 2022
Our latest quarterly report has been published and highlights the progress we have made on our work...
Six of the best walks for bird-spotting in Tāmaki Makaurau
Source: Auckland Council
Auckland’s regional parks are havens for wildlife. If you know where to look, you can spot some of Aotearoa’s rarest and most...
Weed amnesty a must for Waiheke
Source: Auckland Council
Waiheke is a network of reserves and treasured greenspaces, but the threat from invasive plant species is constant and the community is...
Council updates vaccination approach and requirements
Source: Auckland Council
Vaccine passes will no longer be required at Auckland Council’s sites and facilities from Tuesday 5 April 2022. This follows a review...
Be storm ready this winter
Source: Auckland Council
Recent storm events that bought flash flooding to the Auckland region are a timely reminder that the likelihood is high of more...