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Environment 13 Apr 2018

Pesky skinks meet unlikely opposition

Auckland Council and the Department of Conservation have launched an unusual experiment to manage the threat of plague skinks on Great Barrier Aotea Great Barrier.

Environment 12 Apr 2018

Calling together a dotterel forum

You’ve heard of a baby-sitter, a dog-walker – but ever come across a dotterel minder?

Community 12 Apr 2018

Meet a pest-free hero: Stephanie Chamberlin

OurAuckland chats to Stephanie Chamberlin, who tackles conservation from the ground up.

Environment 10 Apr 2018

Race for Motutapu

A team of Auckland Council Pools and Leisure Centre members has raised $500 to support the restoration of Motutapu Island.

Environment 10 Apr 2018

Conservation stops for no man (or woman)

What better way to spend your weekend than chatting about Auckland's pests and waterways?

Environment 9 Apr 2018

Don't let South Auckland be 'leaf't behind

The Environment and Community Committee has approved a strategy to increase tree canopy cover around the city.

Beaches 28 Mar 2018

A summer of Safeswim

Safeswim is changing the way we think about our water.

Pest Free 28 Mar 2018

Help beat tree privet

Tree privet is a poisonous pest plant that can smother native species and cause asthma.

Events50 Results

20 Jul 2024

Seed & Plant Swap

Make use of our seed library and share your gardening knowledge with your local community.

20 Jul 2024

Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta Native Planting Day

Join us for a day of native planting on Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta / Big King.

19 Jul 2024 - 21 Nov 2024

Repair Cafe

REPAIRS available are MENDING of clothing and textiles (yet no alterations) as well as small ELEC...

06 Jul 2024 - 03 Aug 2024

E-Waste Drop off Day

Drop off your unwanted electronic products during this drive-thru event!

01 Jul 2024 - 22 Jul 2024

Composting Workshops

Come and enjoy free workshops offering an introduction to easy ways of composting.

28 May 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

Planting Days 2024 with Kaipātiki Project

Join us as we expand and strengthen our local reserves with more native plants this year.

18 May 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Storytime - Onehunga Community Library

Delight as our librarians, and occasionally authors or special guests, share enchanting tales.

18 May 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Cinema Time for Kids

Get ready for adventure, laughter, and a magical time at the library!