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Waste 27 Nov 2019

Auckland Council welcomes Government waste levy consultation announcement

Auckland Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement today by Associate Minister of the Environment, Hon Eugenie Sage, to increase funding support for waste minimisation initiatives and address New Zealand’s burgeoning waste challenge.

Environment 26 Nov 2019

City kids farming with view of Auckland's Sky Tower

Cows and sheep all grazing on a farm with a good view of Auckland’s Sky Tower is the story being told by the third Dairy Women’s Network visual storytelling project, Our People, Their Stories.

Kauri dieback 26 Nov 2019

Auckland Council initiates first kauri dieback prosecution

The first charges have been filed for breaches of the Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw relating to the entry of closed tracks in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.

Food / Drink 25 Nov 2019

Chooks bring Christmas cheer

A delivery from the Great Barrier chickens is helping Auckland City Mission to feed families this Christmas.

Environment 25 Nov 2019

Zoo’s new membership offer perfect for Christmas

Become a new Friends of the Zoo member between now and 31 December for year-round access to some of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife.

Environment 21 Nov 2019

Keep the guava moth out of your fruit trees

More Aucklanders are starting to notice guava moths causing problems in their fruit trees.

Waste 20 Nov 2019

Viaduct compost hub launch unlocks climate change potential

The Viaduct Local Living Compost Hub will help local businesses work towards becoming zero-waste.

Environment 20 Nov 2019

Healthy Waters team wins big at landscape and engineering awards

Auckland Council's Healthy Waters team picked up five awards last week for work on the Te Auaunga stream restoration project.

Events52 Results

13 Dec 2025

Up-bicycled jewellery

Learn how to transform 'waste to wonderful' by 'up-bicycling’ under-valued waste resources into u...

13 Dec 2025 - 21 Mar 2026

Basque Park Summer Series

Set in the park’s natural amphitheatre, the event will feature live music, roaming performers, ar...

01 Oct 2025 - 14 Apr 2026

Creative Nature Workshop Series

Creative Nature Workshops for Whānau.

14 Dec 2025

Āwhina Day

Bring your energy, curiosity, and aroha for Papatūānuku.

17 Dec 2025

Make Your Own Wooden Christmas Tree - Tamariki event

Create a colourful, eco-friendly wooden Christmas tree from reclaimed offcuts in this fun festive...

17 Dec 2025

Walking with Dinosaurs

We’ll take you on a guided walk to share the secrets and stories of these botanical giant trees.

18 Dec 2025

Christmas String & Nail Art - Tamariki Workshop

Create festive, eco-friendly string and nail art using reclaimed materials in this fun, hands-on...

19 Dec 2025

Seed Paper Making - Tamariki Workshop

Create plantable seed paper using recycled materials in this fun, hands-on eco craft, perfect for...