Fast fashion may seem cheap at the checkout, but the true cost is carried by the people who make the clothes and by the environment that bears the impact.
GOING SHOPPING
Aucklanders want our city’s infrastructure to be well made and to last, just as we want quality and longevity in the things we buy. Recognising that all natural resources have mauri reminds us to value what we have and treat it with care.
Every purchase we make affects the climate...
...from how we grow or extract raw materials, to how we manufacture and transport products, to the way they may be thrown away as waste.
By reducing, reusing, repairing and recycling instead of throwing things away, we can cut waste and help tackle climate change. Choosing local, ethical or second-hand products is another powerful way to reduce pressure on our landfills and support a healthier, more resilient Auckland.
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Choose quality and durability
It’s cheaper in the long-term. Go for products that are built to last and can be easily fixed when they need a little tender, love and care (TLC). It saves money in the long-term, cuts waste and slashes the carbon footprint hidden in making and shipping replacements.
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Choose quality and durability
It’s cheaper in the long-term. Go for products that are built to last and can be easily fixed when they need a little tender, love and care (TLC). It saves money in the long-term, cuts waste and slashes the carbon footprint hidden in making and shipping replacements.
Choose quality and durability
It’s cheaper in the long-term. Go for products that are built to last and can be easily fixed when they need a little tender, love and care (TLC). It saves money in the long-term, cuts waste and slashes the carbon footprint hidden in making and shipping replacements.
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Buy local and buy sustainable
Buying goods and services from local and sustainable businesses keeps money in the community, supports local jobs, and cuts pollution from long-distance shipping.
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Buy local and buy sustainable
Buying goods and services from local and sustainable businesses keeps money in the community, supports local jobs, and cuts pollution from long-distance shipping.
Buy local and buy sustainable
Buying goods and services from local and sustainable businesses keeps money in the community, supports local jobs, and cuts pollution from long-distance shipping.
These businesses often put people and the planet first, using kinder practices and a smaller carbon footprint than big global brands.
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Embrace the circular economy
Repair, reuse and refill. Choosing durable, repairable gear helps build and maintain our resilience and less dependent on far-off supply chains. Give your stuff a second life and help cut waste. Some brands even offer repair services.
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Embrace the circular economy
Repair, reuse and refill. Choosing durable, repairable gear helps build and maintain our resilience and less dependent on far-off supply chains. Give your stuff a second life and help cut waste. Some brands even offer repair services.
Embrace the circular economy
Repair, reuse and refill. Choosing durable, repairable gear helps build and maintain our resilience and less dependent on far-off supply chains. Give your stuff a second life and help cut waste. Some brands even offer repair services.
Auckland has plenty of ways to make circular living easy, from Community Recycling Centres to zero-waste and refill stores where you can buy your shampoo without buying a new plastic bottle. Fixing, reusing and repairing items saves the emissions that go into making new products, and it’s a great way to build skills, save money and strengthen our communities.
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Make your money work for good
Turn your savings and KiwiSaver into impact. Where you put your money, like your KiwiSaver, can quietly shape the climate.
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Make your money work for good
Turn your savings and KiwiSaver into impact. Where you put your money, like your KiwiSaver, can quietly shape the climate.
Make your money work for good
Turn your savings and KiwiSaver into impact. Where you put your money, like your KiwiSaver, can quietly shape the climate.
Choosing ethical investments means you’re supporting clean energy or greener transport rather than fossil fuels, helping shift the financial system toward businesses that protect the planet.
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
How is Auckland Council using our spending power?
Auckland Council has rules about how we buy products and services that support social equity and environmental sustainability. We use our spending power to create positive social, economic, environmental and cultural outcomes for Auckland.
Responsible investment
We have responsible investment rules which mean we consider climate change in all our investments. We don’t invest in fossil fuel companies or industries.
