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Environment 26 Sep 2017

Meet a conservation hero: Andrew Sinclair

OurAuckland chats to Andrew Sinclair, a member of the Whakaupoko Landcare Group who carry out pest control in the Franklin region.

Community 22 Sep 2017

What can Auckland learn from Toronto?

The Auckland Conversations: Liveable=Affordable event was held on Friday 22 September at the Viaduct Events Centre, as part of the RMLA conference.

Development 14 Sep 2017

How you can help the bees

Bees are an endlessly fascinating part of our ecosystem.

Environment 26 Aug 2017

Tips for trapping rats

Rats may be small but they have a massive impact on our native fauna and flora.

Environment 24 Aug 2017

Get ready to roll!

If you live in Howick or south Auckland, it's time to ditch the bags – your new rubbish bin collection starts on Monday 4 September.

Environment 21 Aug 2017

WATCH: Incredible time-lapse of Great Barrier's night sky

Auckland's Great Barrier Island has recently been awarded Dark Sky Sanctuary Status by the International Dark-Sky Association.

Environment 21 Aug 2017

Great Barrier celebrates dark sky sanctuary

Hundreds of people turned out from the Great Barrier Island community to celebrate the island’s new international Dark Sky Sanctuary status on Saturday 19 August.

Environment 18 Aug 2017

Sumatran jungle coming to Auckland Zoo

The sights, sounds and smells of a tropical Sumatran rainforest will thrill visitors at a new precinct being built at Auckland Zoo.

Events46 Results

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!

21 Nov 2025

Meet artist Ashley Peevor, creator of living costumes

Learn about the work Ashley does in creating living costumes and where he draws inspiration from.

07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

The exhibition reveals how both the giants and the smallest creatures play vital roles in maintai...

22 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Gold Star Open Week

Discover our expo showcase, sharing the story of how a small community of volunteers transformed...

25 Sep 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Pest Free Composting

Learn pest-free composting with DIY tips and a discount on your very own compost system!

25 Nov 2025

Fruitvale Weeding Bee

Come along to this weeding bee and help save Scroggy Stream from invasive weeds.

25 Nov 2025

Weave your own putiputi (flowers)

This workshop will be held in the shelter in the pā harakeke collection.

26 Nov 2025

Seasonal stroll of the Botanic Gardens

Discover what’s looking its best as we head into summer.