Hero image

Protecting Auckland's environment

News1735 Results

Community 4 Jul 2018

New Kiwi Guardian sites for the Auckland region

Four sites have been added to the Toyota Kiwi Guardians national network in time for the July school holidays.

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.

Arts 2 Jul 2018

Funding boost for Sculpture in the Gardens

Auckland Council has agreed on funding for operational costs for the popular Auckland Botanic Gardens event.

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.

Environment 26 Jun 2018

Tips for starting your own pest-control group

Our top tips for starting a pest-control group in your neighbourhood.

Events36 Results

05 Oct 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Orewa Repair Cafe

Hey folks - come along to the next Repair Café event in Orewa!! 

07 Sep 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Pukekohe Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you for FREE.

27 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Kids Only Market

Games, dolls, books, and baking will all be swapped or sold.

10 Aug 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Reserve Care Morning

Come and join local volunteers and get involved in some amazing restoration of an important fresh...

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market. 

14 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Te Ara Awataha Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Help Kaipātiki Project form a new volunteer team dedicated to Te Ara Awataha!

14 Dec 2024

Craft your own natural skincare

This will be a fun, hands-on workshop and a chance to work with a natural skincare professional.

18 Dec 2024

Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

Come along and get handy tips and creative recipes to reduce food waste over Christmas.