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Community 10 Sep 2019

End of term chair’s report: Environment and Community Committee 2016 – 2019

Read the Environment and Community Committee end of term chair's report presented at today's meeting by Councillor Penny Hulse.

Environment 9 Sep 2019

Pestival returns for another year

For the third successive year, Auckland Council will host Pestival on Saturday 14 September at the Aotea Centre.

Environment 9 Sep 2019

North Shore bin collection: What you need to know

Bins beat bags – here's how it works.

Environment 6 Sep 2019

A piece of ecological paradise restored

Local volunteers have been hard at work restoring a nature lovers heaven around Le Roy’s Bush in Northcote.

Beaches 6 Sep 2019

Fighting back against the microplastics poisoning our environment

Nurdles, tiny plastic pellets almost invisible to the naked eye, are having a damaging effect on Auckland's wildlife.

Environment 5 Sep 2019

Kirks Bush track upgrades to prevent kauri dieback spread

Tracks in Papakura’s Kirks Bush are being upgraded as part of a plan to protect against the spread of kauri dieback disease.

Environment 5 Sep 2019

How rates are helping Ōrākei’s environment and waterways

Money raised through targeted rates is being put to use for the benefit of the environment and waterways across Ōrākei.

Have your say 5 Sep 2019

Climate crisis lessons from the UK

Mike Thompson from the UK’s Committee on Climate Change spoke with Environment and Community Committee Chair Penny Hulse about carbon reduction.

Events35 Results

27 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Kids Only Market

Games, dolls, books, and baking will all be swapped or sold.

10 Aug 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Reserve Care Morning

Come and join local volunteers and get involved in some amazing restoration of an important fresh...

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market. 

14 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Te Ara Awataha Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Help Kaipātiki Project form a new volunteer team dedicated to Te Ara Awataha!

14 Dec 2024

Craft your own natural skincare

This will be a fun, hands-on workshop and a chance to work with a natural skincare professional.

18 Dec 2024

Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

Come along and get handy tips and creative recipes to reduce food waste over Christmas.

18 May 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Cinema Time for Kids

Get ready for adventure, laughter, and a magical time at the library!

05 Apr 2025

Harvest & Feast: A Microgreens & Salad Growing Workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home.