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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

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...