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Environment 1 May 2019

E-boat enables fish survey at Lake Tomarata

Researchers from University of Waikato and NIWA have been sampling Lake Tomarata using an electric fishing boat.

Environment 30 Apr 2019

The switch to solar on Great Barrier celebrated

The launch of a new solar-powered system on Great Barrier Island has been a success.

Community 29 Apr 2019

Meet a Pest-Free Hero – Frazer Dale

Meet our April pest free hero, the final winner of the Mayoral Conservation Awards, Frazer Dale.

Environment 29 Apr 2019

Waitākere Ranges Local Board approves closures of local tracks

Thirteen local tracks in the Waitākere Ranges are set to be temporarily closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback.

Environment 24 Apr 2019

Dutch elm disease found on Takarunga / Mt Victoria

Around fifty elm trees in Devonport are infected with Dutch elm disease and must be removed to prevent the disease from spreading further.

Pest Free 23 Apr 2019

Stay on track this Easter Weekend

Take care of kauri this Easter Weekend by following the rules and paying attention to track closures.

Waste 23 Apr 2019

Waiheke waging war on plastic

Waiheke Local Board has called for a phase-out of all plastic bags and single-use plastic products.

Environment 23 Apr 2019

Seaweek volunteers needed for Manukau Harbour tidy

A harbour-wide beach clean-up is being planned in Manukau and organisers are looking for volunteers.

Events52 Results

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...

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...

28 Feb 2026

Natural history of New Zealand flowers

Join author Phil Garnock-Jones for a talk about the wonderful world of NZ flowers, with plenty of...