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Stories of resilience, climate action and everyday change in Tāmaki Makaurau

Stay up to date with the latest initiatives and community stories about how Aucklanders are creating a climate-ready, low-carbon Tāmaki Makaurau.

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Kai Resilience
Kai Resilience 23 Jul 2026

Growing food and connection in Massey

Triangle Park’s community food forest in Massey is doubling in size, growing more kai, shade and community connections while building local climate resilience.
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Climate Adaptation

Disabled communities help shape climate solutions in Auckland

Six disability led projects across Tāmaki Makaurau are turning community ideas into action, helping Auckland adapt to a changing climate.
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Waste & Circular Economy

8 simple swaps for Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July is the perfect time to try one simple swap. Explore eight easy ways to cut back on plastic and reduce waste this month.
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Stormwater innovation

Smarter waste solutions from Swiss technology trial

Auckland is trialling innovative Swiss technology that could reduce sediment waste going to landfill by up to 60 per cent, while protecting streams, estuaries and harbours.
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Water & Stormwater

Swiss tech trial to cut waste and protect Auckland's harbours

Innovative Swiss technology is being trialled on Auckland's North Shore for the first time in New Zealand — a smarter, lower-carbon way to remove stormwater-pond sediment that could cut landfill waste by up to 60%.
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Youth Climate Action

Students Power Up for Climate Action

From classrooms to the gym, Papatoetoe Intermediate students became energy auditors, uncovering simple ways to reduce energy waste while learning how small actions can make a big difference for their school and the climate.
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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.
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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.

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