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Community 23 Nov 2016

Meet food waste champion Maile Uluave

For Tongan-born Maile, surplus food is a way to bring the community together.

Environment 23 Nov 2016

Safer spaces on the way for Auckland's ancestral mountains

Pedestrian-only areas at the tihi (summits) of five tūpuna maunga (ancestral mountains) will be introduced in 2017.

Food / Drink 23 Nov 2016

10 top tips to tackle leftovers

Don't leave those leftovers lurking in your fridge! Check out some of our savvy ways to make sure everything gets eaten.

Food / Drink 22 Nov 2016

AUT students make the most of food waste

Auckland Council has been working with the talented students at the AUT catering school to inspire Aucklanders to love their leftovers in a bid to reduce food waste.

Environment 22 Nov 2016

Seven ways you can save water

Aucklanders are the most efficient water users in the country, but there are still things we can do to bring usage down further.

Environment 22 Nov 2016

Hunua recycling pioneers pave the way for service

As fortnightly roadside recycling begins in Franklin, we reflect on the Hunua residents who have been leading the way in recycling for almost 30 years.

Development 22 Nov 2016

West Auckland reserve wins World Architecture Festival award

Kopupaka Reserve in Westgate has been awarded Landscape of the Year Winner 2016. Designed by Isthmus Group, Kopupaka Reserve is situated in the emerging Westgate metropolitan centre in the Henderson-Massey Local Board area.

Environment 19 Nov 2016

Collaboration aims to turn the tide on Hauraki Gulf degradation

The Hauraki Gulf plays a significant role in the lives of Aucklanders and forms a significant part of the region’s identity.

Events39 Results

05 Jun 2023 - 03 Jul 2023

Arbor Day - Tree Benefit Cards

The Tree Benefit Cards have been developed to show the environmental service benefits that trees can provide.

29 Apr 2023 - 27 Jun 2023

Eskdale Restoration Champions with Kaipātiki Project

Become a champion for our environment and make a real difference in preserving this beautiful ecological area.

27 May 2023 - 11 Jun 2023

Manurewa Guided Walks

Get introduced to safe walking routes through the community and gentle nature paths to enjoy with loved ones.

08 Jun 2023

Beach clean up for World Ocean Day

Let's celebrate World Ocean Day together with a beach clean.

10 Jun 2023

Manurewa Repair Café

Bring along your broken household goods and sit with a volunteer and see how they can help you repair and save it from landfill.

10 Jun 2023

Nimrod Reserve Planting Day - Upper Harbour

Let's make a difference and contribute to the beautification of Nimrod Reserve.

10 Jun 2023

Visy Open Day

Take a tour of the Visy Recycling site in Onehunga and learn more about kerbside recycling.

10 Jun 2023 - 11 Jun 2023

Free Guided Rides - Glen Innes

Try the brand new Te Ara ki Uta ki Tai cycle connection.