Auckland Council

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Leading the way in sustainable finance this International Women's Day (OurAuckland)

“The council's initial Green Bond release was a first for any organisation in New Zealand, and just a few months ago we reached almost $2 billion in funds ...

“The council is not required to report this information but does so voluntarily for the benefit of not only the council but the whole Auckland region.” “I’m proud that the council has not just been a regional leader in this space, but a national one.” “Funds raised through Green Bonds can only be used to fund projects that will benefit the environment, and this type of responsible investment and financing is essential for us to achieve our sustainable development targets.

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Boost to bus services in Howick if proposed Climate Action Package ... (OurAuckland)

Mayor Phil Goff says the Climate Action Package will help reduce carbon emissions by encouraging more people to use public transport and making it safer and ...

If Aucklanders have access to a high-quality and reliable public transport network they will use it,” Councillor Young says. “We can’t make the same mistake with climate action. A recent progress report on our Climate Action Plan stated that Auckland’s emissions are not remotely tracking in line with our target of a 50 per cent reduction by 2030,” Mayor Goff says.

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New bus service for Ihumātao cautiously welcomed (The Spinoff)

This small, largely Māori community has been left off public transport routes for the last decade, but that could all change if Auckland Council's new ...

“Providing better bus services in South Auckland will help reduce historical inequalities in the area, which has previously been underserved by public transport. Kowhai Olsen is the kaitiaki/resource management officer for Ihumātao’s Makaurau Marae Maori Trust (soon to be Te Ahiwaru Trust), which works on behalf of local iwi in the area. The announcement is part of Auckland mayor Phil Goff’s proposed Climate Action Package, which opened for consultation late last month. Ihumātao is a small seaside settlement on the outskirts of Māngere, bordered by farmland and the Ōruarangi awa. “It’s really costly running a car now with petrol being so high and I also support it for environmental reasons.” She says having public transport will make a big difference to her life but she’s also worried about what impact it will have on her idyllic rural community.

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