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Environment 16 Aug 2018

Auckland Region Ballance Farm Awards

The search is on for environmentally sustainable farmers and growers.

Environment 16 Aug 2018

Gardening tips from Auckland’s Wintergardens team

The team at Auckland Domain’s popular Wintergardens is busy preparing for the coming spring months.

Environment 15 Aug 2018

Single-use plastic bags to be phased out

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces single-use plastic bags will be phased out over the next year.

Waste 14 Aug 2018

How Waiuku is turning their waste into resources

Waiuku Community Recycling Centre is helping to reduce landfill waste.

Environment 10 Aug 2018

Six ways to use fewer plastic bags now

Both Countdown and New World have committed to phasing out single-use plastic bags at checkouts by the end of the year. But why wait? Here are some tips for reducing your reliance on plastic bags of all kinds today.

Waste 7 Aug 2018

Keep the plastic-free habit going

Plastic Free July is over but you can still do your part for the environment.

Environment 7 Aug 2018

Waterways Protection Fund empowers environmental action

Funds are available to Franklin landowners to help restore the Mauku Stream.

14-24 year olds 3 Aug 2018

Community zero-waste leaders recognised

Community members leading the way to zero-waste were recognised at the Auckland Community Zero Waste Hui & Awards last week.

Events95 Results

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...

28 Feb 2026

Helensville A&P Show

Don't miss the indoor displays of baking, horticulture, floral art, preserves, arts & crafts, Mao...