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Environment 5 Jul 2018

Council goes to High Court over planning appeals

Almost all 108 appeals against the Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP) have now been resolved.

Environment 5 Jul 2018

Waiheke environment gets a boost

The Waiheke Local Board has approved funding for four initiatives designed to safeguard the island’s environment.

Environment 4 Jul 2018

Some heroes wear feathers

A team of chickens hunting down plague skinks on Aotea Great Barrier are now giving the Auckland community an egg-cellent gift as well.

Beaches 3 Jul 2018

$30m wastewater pump station dramatically cuts overflows at Shoal Bay

Mayor Phil Goff has opened Watercare’s new $30 million pump station designed to protect Shoal Bay from wastewater overflows.

Environment 28 Jun 2018

Glen Innes stormwater test to benefit local waterways

Watercare and Auckland Council have begun testing pipes for illegal stormwater connections in Glen Innes.

Environment 27 Jun 2018

Opinion: If we work together we can go waste free

Franklin Ward Councillor and Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore explains how Auckland can achieve its zero waste goal.

Environment 27 Jun 2018

A bird in the bush is worth every effort

Councillors showed their support to local organisations by volunteering for National Volunteer Week.

Environment 27 Jun 2018

Water projects in Auckland

Here are some of the water projects and upgrades recently completed in Auckland.

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...