Huia tracks reopen as kauri dieback programme progresses
Aucklanders can enjoy the beauty of the Karamatura Valley once more now remedial work has been completed on three tracks.
Growing the urban ngahere years in the making
Imagine walking out of a downtown office block or a Commercial Bay restaurant and hearing tūī singing or seeing kererū feasting on karaka berries.
WMIF funding cuts waste and saves money at tool library
Auckland Library of Tools now has more tools for the occasional DIYer thanks to a grant from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.
Auckland Council reviews regional approach to weed management
The council is currently reviewing methodologies for weed management in road corridors, with local boards giving feedback on a draft proposal.
Tāmaki Makaurau para kore
Programmes grounded in te ao Māori are helping Auckland to go zero-waste with WMIF funding.
Track work making strides in regional parks
Work on opening up more tracks across Tāmaki Makaurau is progressing well, despite the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns presented.
Recycling collections go electric on Waiheke
Waiheke Island gets into the fast lane of zero waste with the arrival of Auckland Council’s first zero emissions electric vehicle for roadside rubbish and recycling collections.
Introduction to Composting Courses
19 Sep - 21 Nov
Learn the basics of composting at home with online and in-person courses.
Rangatira Reserve Planting Day
20 Sep
A great way to learn more about native plants and contribute to your community.
Wasp nest discovery a timely summer reminder
A nest home to tens of thousands of wasps found in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park is a reminder of the threat the common wasp can pose.