News

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.

Featured

Funding Community Climate Action

Auckland Council is investing in community-led climate action across Tāmaki Makaurau, with more than $1.7 million awarded through the first round of Te Ara Urutau - Climate and Emergency Ready Fund.

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.

MICRO GARDEN

Big impact, small spaces

Discover how a micro garden can transform even the smallest space into a thriving source of fresh food, biodiversity and everyday wellbeing.

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.

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.