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Environment 8 Oct 2019

High urban forest cover in Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa has a relatively high urban forest cover compared to other urban local boards within the Auckland but more can be done.

Environment 4 Oct 2019

Making Waiheke a haven for native wildlife

Te Korowai o Waiheke Trust aims to make Waiheke Island the world's first predator-free urban island.

Environment 3 Oct 2019

Volunteers give penguins a helping hand

The efforts of community volunteers mean penguins now have a safe place to nest when they come ashore at Leigh.

Environment 2 Oct 2019

Report reveals tree cover data for Ōrākei

A new report reveals data about urban tree cover in the Ōrākei Local Board area.

Plans / Projects 2 Oct 2019

New plan to help local ecology in Ōrākei

A new plan will support Ōrākei Local Board with managing environmental projects.

Environment 1 Oct 2019

2019 Pestival brings great debate

Catch up on the presentations from the 2019 Conservation Week Pestival.

Environment 30 Sep 2019

Rats go nuts for peanut butter

A new twist on trapping will see pests go nuts over peanut butter.

Waste 30 Sep 2019

Successful prosecutions for two illegal dumpers

Mayor Phil Goff’s crackdown on illegal dumping across the region is continuing to deliver results.

Events84 Results

30 Jan 2026

Rangatahi natural skin care

Bring your curiosity, your mates, and get ready to mix, blend, and glow up, naturally.

31 Jan 2026

Nature’s Pharmacy: Exploring medicinal plants of summer

In this session, we will go over 4-5 different medicinal plants that are ready to be harvested du...

16 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

Grow Your Own Greens

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

01 Feb 2026

World Wetland Day Festival

Explore, play, and discover at Matuku Link – a free, family-friendly day of wildlife, wetlands, c...

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...