Blooming marvellous! Auckland Botanic Gardens scoops top award
Auckland Botanic Gardens has won a Qualmark Award.
Very good dog helps sniff out pests
We sat down for a chin-wag with Zoe, the newest conservation dog to join the Auckland Council Biosecurity team.
New Lynn night markets come to an end
The New Lynn Night Markets will come to an end this month after three years.
Waitākere Ranges Local Board seeks to restore environment
Kauri dieback is killing kauri trees. Their future is at great risk. Walking tracks in the ranges have had to be closed as a result.
Four easy ways you can reduce waste
Whether you want to save the planet or save money on rubbish disposal, reducing the amount of waste you produce is a worthwhile thing.
Meet a conservation hero: Richard Hursthouse
OurAuckland talks to Conservation Hero Richard Hursthouse.
It’s wartime on pests
Auckland’s unique and diverse natural environment is one of our greatest treasures, and we all have a part to play in taking care of it. As part of an ongoing commitment to protecting our environment, Auckland Council is hosting the inaugural Auckland Pestival.
Don’t miss the truck: Get your recycling out by 7am
From Monday 3 July, you may notice your recycling is collected at a different time of day if you live in central or south Auckland.
Corrections recognises recycling centre for offender rehab
MPHS, the trust that runs the Waitākere Community Recycling Centre, has been recognised by the Department of Corrections for its work in rehabilitating offenders.
Golflands workplace accident
The council has been informed of a workplace accident involving one of its contractors.