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Environment 24 Nov 2015

Council’s commitment to energy savings

Auckland Council has announced a commitment to improve the way it uses energy, as part of a three-year partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).

Environment 17 Nov 2015

Awards open to Auckland farmers

Auckland Council has partnered with the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust, so that the region’s farmers and horticulturists are eligible to enter the 2016 Ballance Farm Environment Awards – with entries open until 31 October.

Environment 17 Nov 2015

Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill planting symbol of new Auckland

A tree will soon again stand on the tihi (summit) of Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill.

Beaches 17 Nov 2015

Auckland scorecard up 19 per cent

Aucklanders are enjoying better public transport, higher incomes, are better educated and have cleaner beaches.

Environment 2 Nov 2015

Council to help with illegal dumping 'hot spot'

Auckland Council is offering to help a private landowner in efforts to deter future dumping at an illegal dumping ‘hot spot’ in Robertson Rd, Mangere.

Environment 30 Oct 2015

Zoo Tales: A very tired turtle

Auckland Zoo's vets care for a sea turtle that washed up on 90 Mile Beach – tired, hungry and dehydrated.

Beaches 29 Oct 2015

Government urged to protect our marine environment

On October 29 Auckland Council approved its submission to the government on the areas proposed to be offered for petroleum exploration permit applications in 2016.

Environment 27 Oct 2015

Auckland’s air quality improves: State of Environment report

Auckland Council’s latest State of Environment report shows some positive results for the region’s air quality.

Events48 Results

21 May 2024

How to Prepare for an Emergency

Come along to this critical talk by Auckland Emergency Management and find out what you can do to...

21 May 2024

Tea & Topics May 2024 - Wildlife Photography

Brian, the former Secretary of South Auckland Forest and Bird will talk about his adventure on Mo...

14 May 2024 - 27 Jun 2024

Matariki - Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou (The Stars of the New Year)

Matariki - Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou is perfect for those looking to celebrate Matariki, get a taste...

11 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

Eskdale Regeneration Champions with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience.

07 May 2024 - 02 Jul 2024

Free After School Art and Craft Classes with the ReCreators

Ages 7-12 year olds can join after school art and craft, and upcycling classes.

26 Mar 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Community Chip Packet Project Strip Fusing

Join us with a sense of charitable camaraderie to help fuse clean chip packets together to create...

23 May 2024

Ranger guided walk - Dingle Del, St Helliers

Learn about the fascinating native flora and fauna that live in the forest and stream and importa...

24 May 2024 - 12 Jun 2024

Deep Space - Believe

Using infrared technology, Webb’s NIR-Cam has captured millions of images and transmitted them ab...