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Protecting Auckland's environment
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Green Thumb Crew: Young Gardeners of Tupu
Meet one of the many groups of passionate young gardeners, responding to the call to combat climate change and actively champion sustainable living in Ōtara.
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Eight priority projects leading Waitākere Ranges’ environment work
Eight environmental projects make up the $380,500 of funding allocated under the Waitākere Ranges Local Board’s Environmental work.
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Auckland Unitary Plan: Changes to raise natural hazard resilience
Auckland Council is progressing work on a change to the Auckland Unitary Plan to strengthen resilience against natural hazards and the impacts of climate change
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Board commits to a greener future
Major environmental projects have had funds allocated to ensure they can continue.
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Forum welcomes Manukau Harbour stand
Auckland Council's move to put in place a strategy for improving outcomes for the Manukau Harbour have been welcomed by the Manukau Harbour Forum.
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Waiheke board backs marine protection bill
Protection of the Hauraki Gulf has taken a positive step forward in line with the Waiheke Local Board’s commitment to support the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill as part of its Local Board Agreement.
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Exotic pets don’t belong in Auckland’s natural environment
Native plants and animals can thrive and survive without exotic pests in their patch.
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Auckland Council endorses first flood resilience projects in Māngere and Muriwai
Auckland Council endorses first flood resilience projects in Māngere and Muriwai
Events36 Results
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Tāwharanui Regional Park Planting Day
Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.
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Composting Workshops - August
Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!
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Seed Exchange
Come along and meet other local gardeners for a chat - share your gardening stories, knowledge an...
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Abundant citrus - creative recipes and DIY cleaning products
With citrus abundant at this time of year, come along to this free workshop to find out all the t...
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From Tiny Seeds to Tasty Feasts: A Microgreen Growing Workshop
Join us in the world of microgreens, sprouts, and homegrown salads in this interactive workshop.
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Sunnyvale Stream Planting
Nau mai, haere mai. Join us for a planting at this gem of a backyard stream in Sunnyvale, and sta...
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Kaukapakapa River Workshop series
These workshops offer practical insights into the natural behaviours of waterways.
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Planting Days 2024 with Kaipātiki Project
Join us as we expand and strengthen our local reserves with more native plants this year.