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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

10 Jun 2023 - 25 Jun 2023

Kids Learn 2 Ride

Help your kids learn to bike or improve their skills at our free drop-in sessions.

10 Jun 2023 - 26 Jun 2023

Free Bike Skills for Beginners

You’ll learn how to balance on a bike and pedal independently, some basic bike handling skills and heaps more.

01 Jun 2023 - 27 Jun 2023

June Compost Collective Events - Free

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!

13 May 2023 - 17 Jun 2023

Activate Northcote - Planting Days with Kaipātiki Project

Plant trees with us this season, watch them as they grow for years to come, and eventually walk their shade with future generations of your whanau!

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.

01 Apr 2023 - 24 Jun 2023

Green Clinics

Pop in and have a chat with our wonderful community groups.

11 Mar 2023 - 09 Sep 2023

Repair Cafe - K-Road (Une-Deux Cafe)

Bring broken or damaged items, and locals volunteer their time and expertise to fix them for free.

11 Jun 2023

Duder Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.