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Environment 5 Jun 2018

Improving water quality in Okahu Bay

Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters team has been working on separating the combined stormwater and wastewater systems in Ōkahu Bay.

Waste 1 Jun 2018

Auckland’s new food scraps collection leads the way in food recovery

A new kerbside food scraps collection service will be introduced across urban Auckland by 2021.

Environment 30 May 2018

Meet Brad, our bachelor bat

This little fellow was looking for roommates – and he promised not to take up much space.

Waste 29 May 2018

Working together across the waste industry

Councillor Penny Hulse responds to comments about Auckland Council entering the private waste sector.

Beaches 28 May 2018

Chris Darby: Devonport contamination update

Auckland Council keeps Aucklanders up to date on possible PFAS contamination.

Educational 26 May 2018

June gem: The Zero Waste Zone

The Zero Waste Zone is a fun, hands-on learning centre for Aucklanders.

Arts 25 May 2018

Toitū he kauri – keep kauri standing

Two new murals are helping to raise awareness about the fight against kauri dieback.

Community 24 May 2018

War on rabbits

A virus to control wild rabbit populations across the region will be released in 2019.

Events97 Results

29 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Giant Mud Kitchen

Squish, and explore the joy of messy play outdoors.

30 Jan 2026

Rangatahi natural skin care

Bring your curiosity, your mates, and get ready to mix, blend, and glow up, naturally.

31 Jan 2026

Nature’s Pharmacy: Exploring medicinal plants of summer

In this session, we will go over 4-5 different medicinal plants that are ready to be harvested du...

31 Jan 2026

Seed Ball Workshop: Help Our Pollinators

Create “throw and grow” seed balls at Parnell Library in this fun, eco-friendly craft session hel...

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.