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Environment 13 Feb 2018

Sustainable tourism strategy for Waiheke Island

A community-led initiative is being launched to develop a sustainable tourism strategy for the island.

Cycling 13 Feb 2018

Ōrākei Local Board takes on Auckland cycle challenge

Local board members have signed up to February’s Auckland Bike Challenge.

Community 12 Feb 2018

Being local and buying local in Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa Local Board has funded an initiative on creating quick and healthy meals from fresh and affordable local ingredients.

Beaches 8 Feb 2018

Urgent works needed to protect beach

A temporary seawall structure has been installed along Cockle Bay Beach, Howick, to minimise the risk of further erosion following a storm in January.

Transport 5 Feb 2018

Big CRL rig ends her construction journey

The bright red 90 tonne piling rig named Sandrine that has been working around Britomart Transport Centre has just finished her journey.

Environment 1 Feb 2018

Aerial survey looks for kauri dieback in north Auckland

Auckland Council has carried out an extensive aerial survey of kauri forests in Rodney and North Shore to look for evidence of kauri dieback disease.

Environment 30 Jan 2018

6 ancient forests to explore in Auckland

Explore Auckland's urban forests.

Environment 26 Jan 2018

Developer sentenced to jail for 'brutal' damage to protected native trees

Auckland Council has welcomed the sentencing of a man who damaged seven protected native trees at a Waiwera property, despite multiple warnings from the council to stop.

Events

14 Jul 2024

All Food All In (EcoPlay Challenge)

Sign up today for an hour-long workshop in Mt Roskill Library on how to reduce your food waste!

14 Jul 2024

Community Planting Day - Deborah Reserve, Okura

Join us on our annual planting day at Deborah Reserve!

14 Jul 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Waitawa Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green. 

15 Jul 2024 - 16 Jul 2024

Graff Daze 2.0 (With REKSO)

In this two-day graffiti workshop, skilled local graffiti artist REKSO will be sharing his knowle...

15 Jul 2024 - 16 Jul 2024

Marimba Magic

Steven Logan gives us a lively selection from the 18th century to the present via Argentina and t...

16 Jul 2024

How to make it a plastic-free July

Come along and listen to our Wastewise specialists, as they introduce what plastic-free means and...

16 Jul 2024

Kids in the Kitchen: Lemony Cheesecake

Let your child discover the irresistible allure of zesty lemony cheesecake in our exciting kids’...

16 Jul 2024

Look to the Stars with Maria Gill

Come along to this presentation by local award-winning author Maria Gill.