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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

06 Feb 2026

Forest bathing

Slow down and step away from the noise of daily life with this nourishing Forest Bathing experience.

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Textile Tuesday

Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...

12 Feb 2026

Extreme drought resistance of grass - Public Talk

Come along for a public presentation from researchers at the University of Auckland about the bio...

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.

18 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The heritage gardens at Highwic offer a vivid tapestry of seasonal colour as inspiration – from t...

20 Feb 2026

Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition by discovering innovative ways grasses are being integrate...

28 Feb 2026

Natural history of New Zealand flowers

Join author Phil Garnock-Jones for a talk about the wonderful world of NZ flowers, with plenty of...