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Protecting Auckland's environment

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Community 28 Aug 2018

Students inspire environmental design

What would your perfect park look like? Would it have waterfalls? Comfy benches? Bridges carved like fish?

14-24 year olds 27 Aug 2018

Young heroes take on pests

A team of students have been trapping and capturing rats at the school and local reserve.

Environment 24 Aug 2018

Reducing the impact of farming

Auckland Council is the largest urban farmer in the region.

Community 24 Aug 2018

Rats running riot – pest control tips ahead of winter

Community groups are fighting back against pests who are a threat to our biodiversity and environment.

Environment 22 Aug 2018

Quiz: How lightly do you live?

Take our quiz and find out!

Environment 22 Aug 2018

Council staff member takes up sustainability challenge

Briar Wyatt from Auckland Council's Waste Solutions team explains why she's doing the Sustainable Whānau Challenge.

Environment 22 Aug 2018

Water hyacinth weed found in Mission Heights Reserve

A project is underway to rid a Flat Bush waterway of the invasive water hyacinth weed.

Environment 21 Aug 2018

Local board prioritises preserving its environment

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is committing funds to projects that protect and restore the local environment.

Events50 Results

03 Aug 2024

Planting for resilience: water sensitive design

Join landscape architect Nick Robinson who will discuss water sensitive design features such as g...

03 Aug 2024

Sponge Cities: resilient landscapes and water sensitive design

Join landscape architect Nick Robinson who will discuss water sensitive design features such as g...

04 May 2024 - 03 Aug 2024

Ark in the Park - online induction

Learn how you can help with predator control and habitat restoration.

04 Aug 2024

EcoPlay Challenge: All Food All In

Join Janani, founder of EcoPlay Challenge in a free fun workshop and learn simple steps to reduce...

02 Jun 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Tāwharanui Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

05 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

Composting Workshops - August

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!

08 Aug 2024

Abundant citrus - creative recipes and DIY cleaning products

With citrus abundant at this time of year, come along to this free workshop to find out all the t...

10 Aug 2024

From Tiny Seeds to Tasty Feasts: A Microgreen Growing Workshop

Join us in the world of microgreens, sprouts, and homegrown salads in this interactive workshop.