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Environment 16 Jul 2018

Global competition seeks best innovations for megacities

Startup innovation competition seeks the next generation of technologies, business models, and platforms to help megacities.

Environment 12 Jul 2018

Captive population of rare skink established

A secure population of the critically endangered Chesterfield skink has been established in captivity.

Environment 11 Jul 2018

What are you doing for Plastic Free July?

Get involved with these events, challenges and groups for Plastic Free July.

Transport 9 Jul 2018

Board gives recommendations on freedom camping

Waiheke Local Board has agreed the island does not have the facilities to accommodate freedom campers.

Environment 9 Jul 2018

Big boost for environmental initiatives on the North Shore

North Shore streams, ecosystems and threatened species will benefit from $400,000 of funding from the Kaipātiki Local Board’s budget.

Beaches 9 Jul 2018

Safeswim receives 2018 Smart Cities Award

IDC today announced Auckland's Safeswim program as the winner of the Smart Water Category, in the Smart Cities Asia Pacific Awards.

Environment 9 Jul 2018

Whitebait saved by local heroes and social media

Several proactive Aucklanders teamed up to ensure our city’s declining whitebait population endures and procreates in Paturoa Stream.

Waste 9 Jul 2018

Pay As You Throw – save as you throw!

Watch the Q&A session to learn more about Auckland Council’s pay as you throw wheelie bins for west Auckland.

Events50 Results

27 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Kids Only Market

Games, dolls, books, and baking will all be swapped or sold.

17 Feb 2024 - 16 Nov 2024

Auckland Central City Library Repair Cafe

To accommodate everyone, you will be able to see our volunteer repairers for 1 item at a time.

21 Jul 2024

EcoPlay Challenge: EcoConscious Accelerator Kickoff

Come join us at Mt Albert library for a free ten-week sustainable living program with Janani.

21 Jul 2024

Wenderholm Regional Park Planting Day

Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.

10 Jun 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Garden Club

Learn more about Papatūānuku (Mother Earth) and how to tend to her garden bed.

23 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2024

Grow Your Own Food Workshops

Join permaculture expert Ben Zhang to learn the best methods for growing your own kai this Winter...

08 Jun 2024 - 30 Jul 2024

Eskdale Restoration Champions with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience.

26 Jul 2024

Expressions of Climate Impact panel Discussion

Join us at Papakura Art Gallery for a panel discussion on the impacts of climate change.