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The health benefits of green spaces

The Urban Ngahere Strategy is underpinned by a three-pillar framework: knowing, growing and protecting. This involves tracking the … See more

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Five ways to wellbeing

WebFive short all-weather walks in Auckland. Spring into action this season with these budget-friendly exercise ideas. 4. Take notice (mindfulness) and restore your …

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Challenges for Auckland's environment

WebAuckland is committed to becoming the world’s most liveable city and the health of our environment is key to this goal. Auckland Council has now released its State of the …

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Seven health benefits of camping

WebImproved memory. When you’re out camping and surrounded by trees and fresh air, your body releases higher levels of serotonin, a naturally-produced …

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Opinion: The cost of our transport emissions

WebOn Wednesday, the Ministry for the Environment released the results of latest Health and Air Pollution in New Zealand (HAPINZ) study. The results were both damning …

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New survey to study kauri health in Waitākere Ranges

WebFunding for the council’s kauri dieback surveillance and monitoring programme comes from the Natural Environment Targeted Rate (NETR) programme and …

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Safeswim spotlighted on global stage

WebAuckland Council’s Safeswim modelling programme has gained the attention of the World Health Organisation (WHO).. As the summer season kicks off in the …

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Greening the urban environment

WebGreening the urban environment. David Irwin, creative director of integrated design studio Isthmus, says the health of our environment should be the baseline for any …

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Returning our lakes to good health

WebAuckland's lakes are under threat, but we have the chance to reverse the trend and restore their health.

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Quality urban design makes for healthier communities

WebHow communities are planned and designed has a positive effect on the health of residents, says Auckland Council urban design champion Ludo Campbell-Reid. …

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State of the Environment: small improvements but more work ahead

WebToday, the council released the latest State of the Environment Report, which draws on data from 11 technical reports to provide an environmental health check of the …

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Changes to our vaccination approach

WebThis week's update (23 March) from the government signals changes to the COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system). “We will be considering all …

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Bumps, bruises and beyond all in day's work

WebThe Kawakawa Bay / Orere Health Clinic has celebrated its 40 th anniversary.. It’s a milestone Franklin Local Board chair Angela Fulljames says is a …

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Public health warning lifted for Lake Wainamu

WebPublic health warnings at the lake and on Safeswim will now be removed, however we ask the public to use caution as they would with any freshwater body after …

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Social and wellbeing support

WebMental Health Foundation. Alcohol Drug Helpline – Call 0800 787 797 or text 8681 for confidential advice, information or support about drinking or other drug use. Manatū …

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Building a resilient you

WebPaul Robertson, Auckland Council’s General Manager Health, Safety & Wellbeing says, “It is more important than ever that we look after ourselves. Building our …

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Single-use medical devices getting another lease on life

WebA desire to eliminate the growing environmental and financial waste in New Zealand’s healthcare sector led young engineer, Oliver Hunt, to start Medsalv. Medsalv re …

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How obesogenic is my city

WebObesity rates may be stabilising. These sound like small percentage changes, but as a proportion of the total, they are important – a relative decline of 14 per cent in …

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Executive summary

WebTO: Jim Stabback, Chief Executive CC: Patricia Reade, Deputy Chief Executive, and Executive Lead Team . DATE: 17 May 2021 . FROM: André Lubbe, Head …

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