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Environment 6 Aug 2019

Critical work by passionate zoo staff helping to keep kākāpō alive

An unprecedented kākāpō breeding season is great news for Auckland Zoo staff, but there’s no time to celebrate.

Plans / Projects 5 Aug 2019

Aotea Great Barrier environment benefits from targeted rate

Water quality, pest control and marine biosecurity on Aotea Great Barrier are all benefiting from targeted rates.

Environment 5 Aug 2019

South Auckland urban stream set for regeneration

Strengthening the connection between nature and the community will be key in a project to restore the mauri of south Auckland’s Puhinui Stream.

Dogs 2 Aug 2019

Know where your dogs are this lambing season

Dog owners are being reminded to be extra vigilant during lambing and calving season, as the risk of stock attack increases.

Waste 1 Aug 2019

Looming paper recycling issues require an urgent onshore solution

Auckland Council is keen to undertake an in-depth feasibility study to find a solution for New Zealand’s looming paper and cardboard recycling crisis, as a matter of urgent priority.  In recognition of the need for a coordinated national approach,...

Environment 31 Jul 2019

Ports gets funding for hydrogen vehicles

Government funding boost for hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Community 31 Jul 2019

Papakura's swimming pools go solar

New Zealand’s largest solar-powered swimming pool heating system is now in place at Massey Aquatic Centre.

Educational 31 Jul 2019

Builders taught to protect waterways in Flat Bush

More than 100 people from the building industry attended a small sites expo designed to educated about Auckland's waterways.

Events97 Results

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...

12 Feb 2026 - 12 Mar 2026

Seniors give it a go

Friendly, fun activities designed for seniors to get active and social.

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...

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...

25 Feb 2026

Pekapeka Tales: Uncovering Aotearoa’s Hidden Mammals

Join us to uncover the surprising musical lives of these elusive creatures and what their songs r...