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Community 19 Sep 2018

Waiheke aiming to become world's first predator-free urban island

Ambitious plan to rid Waiheke of pests.

Waste 18 Sep 2018

Rodney waste transfer stations remain open

Extended leases mean two waste sites in Rodney will continue to operate until the end of June 2019.

Environment 17 Sep 2018

Managing cats to protect biodiversity

Pest management is an important tool for ensuring the protection of New Zealand’s biodiversity.

Community 14 Sep 2018

Restoring Lake Pupuke a high environmental priority

What's tipping our taonga into decline?

Community 14 Sep 2018

How-To-Be-A-Hero Toolkit

The next step to becoming an environmental hero yourself is helping your neighbourhood become pest free.

Environment 14 Sep 2018

How one school is turning parakai into a maara kai

A Papakura school is making the most of a community food scrap service.

Environment 11 Sep 2018

Auckland Council supports Ministry for the Environment phasing out single-use plastic bags

Auckland Council strongly supports a mandatory phase-out of the sale or distribution of single-use plastic shopping bags.

Environment 10 Sep 2018

Auckland environmental champions assemble for the future

Kick off Conservation Week at Pestival 2018 with guest speakers, volunteer groups and environmentalists.

Events54 Results

16 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

Grow Your Own Greens

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

01 Feb 2026

World Wetland Day Festival

Explore, play, and discover at Matuku Link – a free, family-friendly day of wildlife, wetlands, c...

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...