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Sustainability and eco design

Create a healthy, energy-efficient home

Find out how you can make your home warmer, drier and more energy efficient.

Live sustainably

Sustainable living starts with simple changes. Conserve energy, reduce waste, donate old curtains and make smart choices to minimise harmful effects on the environment.

Reduce waste from your business

Reduce waste from your business by conducting a waste audit. Observe how waste is generated and disposed to find ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.

Use eco design practices in your garden

There are eco design devices that you can create and use in your garden to help improve our waterways and minimise stormwater going through drains.

Get sustainability advice for your business

Get free advice on how to make your business more sustainable. Access organisations that share best practices and help you source for the right materials.

The Energy Efficient Communities project

Find out about our Energy Efficient Communities project.

Related topics

Rainwater tanks

https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/looking-after-aucklands-water/rainwater-tanks

Rainwater tanks

Learn the advantages of collecting rainwater on your property, how to use it, and information on installing an outdoor water tank.

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Environment

Make changes to an existing building

https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/building-renovation-projects/make-changes-existing-building

Make changes to an existing building

Find out about altering an existing building, including subdividing, extending its life and changing its listed use.

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Building and consents

Install photovoltaic (solar) panels

https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/building-renovation-projects/heat-your-home/install-photovoltaic-solar-panels

Install photovoltaic (solar) panels

Find out if you need a consent to install solar (photovoltaic) panels and how to apply for one.

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Building and consents

Kitchen and bathroom home renovations

https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/building-renovation-projects/Pages/kitchen-bathroom-home-renovations.aspx

Kitchen and bathroom home renovations

Check whether you need a building consent for your kitchen or bathroom renovations.

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Building and consents

Minor plumbing alterations

https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/building-renovation-projects/Pages/minor-plumbing-alterations.aspx

Minor plumbing alterations

Find out if you need a consent for a minor plumbing alteration and how to apply for one.

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Building and consents

Install a heat pump

https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/building-renovation-projects/heat-your-home/Pages/install-heat-pump.aspx

Install a heat pump

Check if you need a building consent to install a heat pump.

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Building and consents

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