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Community 14 Aug 2019

Retrofit Your Home programme expanded to embrace energy efficiency

The Environment and Community Committee has voted to include solar energy, energy storage and energy efficiency measures in its ‘Retrofit Your Home’ programme.

Plans / Projects 13 Aug 2019

Targeted rates helping to improve environment and water quality

Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee received a progress report today on the targeted rates work programme.

Environment 13 Aug 2019

Bush and stream work funded in Papakura

Kirk’s Bush and the Butterworth Block are being prioritised for pest plant and animal control courtesy of Auckland Council’s targeted natural environment rate.

Environment 13 Aug 2019

Contractor set to be appointed to remove Titirangi Chickens

The removal and rehoming of the chickens from Titirangi Village is a step closer, following the news that Auckland Council is set to appoint a contractor.

Beaches 13 Aug 2019

Like-minds and moving messages at Manukau Harbour Symposium

The Manukau Harbour is under significant threat and communities taking the environmental mantel is the most important way to protect its health according to environmental experts at the 2019 Manukau Harbour Symposium.

Beaches 13 Aug 2019

Targeted rates support Howick environmental projects

Some of Howick’s most iconic beaches are benefiting from Auckland Council’s targeted water quality and natural environment rates.

Environment 9 Aug 2019

Big dry continues through July

The big dry continued through July with the Hunua Ranges – home to Auckland’s four largest water supply dams – receiving significantly less rainfall than normal.

Environment 8 Aug 2019

Pests under pressure in Hauraki Gulf

Auckland Council is investing money raised from the Natural Environment Targeted Rate into pest control across our region.

Events35 Results

06 Aug 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Seed Exchange

Come along and meet other local gardeners for a chat - share your gardening stories, knowledge an...

04 Dec 2024

Drop and Learn: Botanical Sculptures

Join our Curator Barbara Wheeler as she explores some of natures’ own magnificent sculptural form...

05 Dec 2024 - 11 Dec 2024

Composting Workshops

Come and learn how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser.

06 Dec 2024

Orewa Christmas Twilight Market

Bring your roomiest sack and get your Christmas shopping sorted in one magical evening!

07 Dec 2024

Christmas Roller Disco

Put on your favourite holiday attire, lace up those skates, and glide to a mix of classic Christm...

07 Dec 2024

Preserving and Preparing for Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

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

05 Oct 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Orewa Repair Cafe

Hey folks - come along to the next Repair Café event in Orewa!! 

07 Sep 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Pukekohe Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you for FREE.