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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.

Environment 23 May 2018

Safeswim up for international tech award

Auckland Council’s Safeswim water-monitoring programme is a finalist in the Smart Water category of the Smart City Asia Pacific Awards

Events54 Results

13 Dec 2025

Christmas Make & Give Workshop - Festive Wrapping

Join us for a hands-on, zero-waste wrapping FREE workshop!

13 Dec 2025

Nature Journaling - Let's look at grasses

This is an ideal activity to do with children and this could be the start of lifetime love of the...

13 Dec 2025

Up-bicycled jewellery

Learn how to transform 'waste to wonderful' by 'up-bicycling’ under-valued waste resources into u...

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...

01 Oct 2025 - 14 Apr 2026

Creative Nature Workshop Series

Creative Nature Workshops for Whānau.

14 Dec 2025

Āwhina Day

Bring your energy, curiosity, and aroha for Papatūānuku.

17 Dec 2025

Make Your Own Wooden Christmas Tree - Tamariki event

Create a colourful, eco-friendly wooden Christmas tree from reclaimed offcuts in this fun festive...

17 Dec 2025

Walking with Dinosaurs

We’ll take you on a guided walk to share the secrets and stories of these botanical giant trees.