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Community 31 Oct 2017

Waitākere zero waste centre wows MP

“A great success within the local community,” is how Scott Simpson, Associate Minister for the Environment, has described Waitākere Refuse and Recycling Centre.

Environment 31 Oct 2017

Meet waste champion Anna Harrison

Anna from the Zero Waste Zone at Waitākere Transfer Station teaches people how to reduce waste in a fun, hands-on way.

Community 31 Oct 2017

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.

Community 31 Oct 2017

Feeling Rubbish helps sort rubbish by touch

Auckland’s branch of Blind Citizens NZ has launched a guide to help blind and vision impaired Aucklanders sort household rubbish by touch.

Community 31 Oct 2017

One 'Hell' of an opening

Hells Pizza and $15,000 of Atlas Concrete slabs are just two examples of generous community donors that have helped social enterprise Hibiscus Cost Zero Waste renovate Whangaparāoa’s Community Recycling Centre.

Community 31 Oct 2017

Rural halls a hit in Franklin

It’s been two years since the rural communities of Beachlands, Maraetai and Orere took charge of running their local hall, a move proving a hit with users.

Community 30 Oct 2017

Panuku takes home Property People Award

Property People Awards recognised Panuku Development's efforts in shaping urban development.

Community 27 Oct 2017

Auckland Council approves community initiatives funding

Funding has been approved for a variety of community initiatives through the latest funding rounds.

Events91 Results

17 Jan 2025

Kids Japanese Festival

Enjoy amazing Japanese animation movies such as Studio Ghibli’s "The Boy and the Heron” and fun a...

17 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Composting workshops

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!

18 Jan 2025

Tiny traders market

Explore a variety of stalls featuring upcycled goods, tasty homemade treats, handmade crafts, and...

01 Jan 2024 - 18 Dec 2025

Kumeu Book Club

Join our book club to open up a world of discovery.

24 Jan 2025 - 27 Jan 2025

Auckland International Buskers Festival 2025

The Waterfront and CBD will be bursting with an exciting blend of extraordinary talent.

25 Jan 2025

Ink painting demonstration and Chinese character writing for luck

Experience the art of Ink Painting with Master Chun and create Chinese characters to bring luck t...

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Cuttings and Kōrero

Join us every last Sunday in Te Ara Tapuwae to connect with other plant enthusiasts!

03 Dec 2024 - 02 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Avondale Library

Come on down to the library with your pepi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions!