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Environment 24 Nov 2017

Meet a conservation hero: Lorelle Stranghan

Lorelle Stranghan is an everyday hero rallying her neighbourhood on a rat-catching mission.

Environment 21 Nov 2017

Could Auckland change the game on environmental conservation?

Check out these Conservation Innovation Award Finalists!

Environment 20 Nov 2017

Grant boosting medicinal garden knowledge

A local board community grant is helping a group of students grow a Māori medicinal garden.

Environment 16 Nov 2017

Join us in creating a pest-free Kaipātiki

Pest Free Kaipātiki is stepping up the war on weeds and predators and wants your help to defend our native bush and bird species.

Environment 10 Nov 2017

Auckland Council honoured for zero-waste leadership

Auckland Council has again been recognised for its commitment to delivering zero-waste.

Environment 6 Nov 2017

Become a bat-spotter

You can borrow a bat detector for free from Auckland Council and go bat-spotting in your backyard.

Cycling 3 Nov 2017

Cycle network will connect town centres

The plans for the New Lynn to Avondale Shared Path are now complete.

Environment 1 Nov 2017

Check before you swim this summer

Choose the best swimming spots this summer by visiting safeswim.org.nz to check water quality at 84 Auckland beaches.

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.