Climate action everywhere and all together

Your home, your street, your city, your rohe. Create a climate-ready, low-carbon Tāmaki Makaurau – let’s do this together.

Take a step towards climate preparedness

From your kitchen to your māra kai and beyond, every small and large step counts.

At home

Whether you're renting, buying or building and whether you start inside or outside, climate action is good for your pocket and the planet.

In your neighbourhood

From tree planting to flood planning or installing community solar energy, local action helps neighbourhoods adapt to a changing climate.

At school

Going zero waste, growing food gardens or getting involved in local projects, schools can help give young people the tools they need to thrive.

Te Puāwaitanga ō te Tātai

From ahi kā leadership to local restoration, discover the mana whenua-led climate actions shaping a safer, stronger future for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Rangatahi Climate Leadership

Rangatahi Māori are stepping into climate leadership roles that weave culture, community and care for te taiao. Their knowledge, creativity and determination are shaping resilient pathways for Tāmaki Makaurau — and inspiring intergenerational action grounded in identity and whakapapa.

Find out more

Find a friendly climate group near you

Discover bike hubs, street meets, community gardens, food forests and more with our interactive map. Connect with local groups and get involved in building a climate-friendly community.

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FEATURE STORY

Kia ora is a climate strategy

The low-key, low-stress guide to kickstarting climate resilient communities

Waste & Circular Economy

Book your inorganic collection and give preloved items a second life

Got items at home you no longer need? Auckland Council's inorganic collection is a simple way to clear clutter while helping your community and the environment.

Nature & Biodiversity

IVF for Seaweed

Auckland Council's innovative "IVF for seaweed" project is growing baby kelp to help restore underwater forests and marine life in the Hauraki Gulf.

WHAT WE'RE DOING

Switching off gas boilers and powering up solar rooftops

Auckland Council is phasing out carbon-heavy gas boilers and installing rooftop solar panels across Tāmaki Makaurau to cut emissions, lower costs, and build a sustainable future.

Media Release

Funding Community Climate Action

Communities get $1.7m boost to prepare for climate disruption and emergencies.

Sustainable Schools

Climate Action Adventure Race

120 students from Point Chevalier School, Pasadena Intermediate School and Epsom Girls Grammar School took part in a new Climate Action Adventure Race pilot, funded by the Albert‑Eden Local Board.