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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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FEATURE STORY
Climate Action 1 Feb 2026

Our Urban Ngāhere

In the spring of 2025, we invited Māngere photographer Anna Delany to document the Urban Ngāhere, particularly in the streets close to and bordering Ambury Park...
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TOP TIPS
Environment 2 Feb 2026

Chill tactics

A warmer future might sound dreamy, but extreme heat is tough on our health, homes, and daily lives. Here are ten local tips to help you stay cool and cope as temperatures continue to climb.
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OUR AUCKLAND
Community 27 Oct 2023

Garden initiatives in the community – sharing kai and knowledge

Struggling to make ends meet is stressful, particularly when food prices make essential staples such as fruit and vegetables a luxury item for many...
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OUR AUCKLAND
Climate Action 11 Aug 2025

The kai resilience movement in Tāmaki Makaurau

Supporting locals to plant food forests and grow vegetables, protecting soil and reducing food-related emissions...
How your targeted rates are improving Auckland’s natural environment and water quality preview image
OUR AUCKLAND
Climate Action 12 Sep 2025

How your targeted rates are improving Auckland’s natural environment and water quality

These targeted rates must be used to protect the environment or our waterways...
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OUR AUCKLAND
Climate Action 7 Apr 2025

Community nurseries: the green heart of Auckland’s restoration efforts

Auckland’s community nurseries are playing a critical role in restoring the region’s natural environment...
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OUR AUCKLAND
Climate Action 18 Jun 2025

Enhancing our understanding of landslides in Tāmaki Makaurau

When they happen, landslides across the Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland region impact homes, infrastructure, roads and services ...
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OUR AUCKLAND
Climate Action 9 Sep 2025

Beginning the conversation today for our beaches of tomorrow

Climate change is not only an environmental issue, but a deeply social one, and perhaps one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century.
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OUR AUCKLAND
Climate Action 15 Jul 2025

From finance to forest: Auckland’s new bond brings benefits for people and planet

Auckland Council has launched a new sustainable finance initiative, a sustainability-linked bond (SLB)...

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