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Environment 10 Oct 2016

Eight surprising things you can compost

Here are some of the more unusual household waste items that you might not know can go into the compost bin.

Community 6 Oct 2016

Futsal team proof that nothing's wasted

Meet a group of people so passionate about the zero-waste way of life that even their soccer uniforms are trash turned into treasure.

Environment 5 Oct 2016

Auckland takes initiative in climate change

Auckland Mayor Len Brown will be fine-tuning the city's climate change initiatives following talks at the COP21 conference in Paris.

Environment 4 Oct 2016

Love Food Hate Waste fund jam-packed with applications

Auckland Council’s first ever Love Food Hate Waste fund has received 64 applications for grants.

Beaches 3 Oct 2016

Future plans for Ōrewa Beach

A proposed seawall at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach is expected to protect the beach from storm damage.

Environment 3 Oct 2016

Opinion: Demystifying the international climate talks in Paris

Auckland Council's Chief Sustainability Officer John Mauro gives his take on the international climate talks in Paris.

Environment 3 Oct 2016

Temporary relocation of Helensville Community Recycling Centre

The recycling centre has moved next door while we test for potential asbestos contamination.

Community 3 Oct 2016

Sort out your spring cleaning

Stuck inside because of the season's fickle weather? It's a great time to get into those clean-up tasks you've been putting off.

Events34 Results

16 Jan 2025

Field notes: Exploring sculptures together

Join us at Auckland Botanic Gardens for a delightful workshop blending creativity and nature.

16 Jan 2025

Guided nature walk - Omaha Beach Reserve

Learn about the biodiversity of this unique coastal ecosystem and what people can do to help prot...

14 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

Caring for kararehe creatively

Learn how to connect to the natural environment with a range of hands-on activities.

12 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025

Summer School Holidays at Whangaparāoa Library

Join us for some fun summer events and activities at Whangaparāoa Library these school holidays.

09 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Leaves of Te Wānanga

This free, drop-in activity invites families of all ages to connect with the environment.

07 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

Raumati Reads at Pt Chevalier Little Library

Join Pt Chevalier Little Library for our school holiday activities beginning in January.

07 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2025

Summer Holidays at Titirangi Library

Bring your whānau along for amazing hands on activities.

19 Dec 2024 - 24 Jan 2025

Raumati Reads: Summer Reading Programme

Enjoy a variety of fun and engaging events for the whole family.