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Waste 28 Jun 2019

Retailers urged not to landfill leftover plastic bags

With the plastic bag ban coming into force on Monday, retailers are being urged not to landfill any leftover lightweight shopping bags.

Community 28 Jun 2019

Help our native birds – do the Garden Bird Survey

The birds in your garden can provide information about the state of New Zealand’s environment.

Environment 28 Jun 2019

Community group protecting native wildlife in Mt Albert

Help Pest Free Ōwairaka enhance the natural habitat for native species in the Albert-Eden area.

Waste 28 Jun 2019

Aotea Great Barrier Island gets a community recycling centre

A new community recycling and reuse centre will soon open on Aotea Great Barrier Island as part of Auckland Council’s Resource Recovery Network.

Community 27 Jun 2019

Meet a pest free hero – The Eastern Bays Songbird Project

The Eastern Bays Songbird Project aims to turn Eastern Bays into a Pest Free Urban Sanctuary and place of safety and nurturing for native birds.

Beaches 25 Jun 2019

Putting the sparkle back into the Waitematā Harbour

Work to begin to address water quality in Waitematā Harbour.

Pest Free 21 Jun 2019

Council action on Titirangi chickens and rats

Auckland Council will be increasing control activity to deal with the wild chicken and rat population in Titirangi.

Waste 21 Jun 2019

Papakura food scrap collections cut landfill load

Papakura food scrap collections are reducing the loads going into Auckland's landfill sites by 21 per cent.

Events52 Results

13 Dec 2025

Up-bicycled jewellery

Learn how to transform 'waste to wonderful' by 'up-bicycling’ under-valued waste resources into u...

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...

01 Oct 2025 - 14 Apr 2026

Creative Nature Workshop Series

Creative Nature Workshops for Whānau.

14 Dec 2025

Āwhina Day

Bring your energy, curiosity, and aroha for Papatūānuku.

17 Dec 2025

Make Your Own Wooden Christmas Tree - Tamariki event

Create a colourful, eco-friendly wooden Christmas tree from reclaimed offcuts in this fun festive...

17 Dec 2025

Walking with Dinosaurs

We’ll take you on a guided walk to share the secrets and stories of these botanical giant trees.

18 Dec 2025

Christmas String & Nail Art - Tamariki Workshop

Create festive, eco-friendly string and nail art using reclaimed materials in this fun, hands-on...

19 Dec 2025

Seed Paper Making - Tamariki Workshop

Create plantable seed paper using recycled materials in this fun, hands-on eco craft, perfect for...