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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.

Beaches 22 Sep 2017

Work begins on Huia Domain and foreshore

Work to reduce erosion on Huia Domain and foreshore will begin the week of 25 September.

Environment 22 Sep 2017

Protecting pollinators from pesticides

As much as we love bees, many home gardeners are inadvertently damaging them in the process of creating the perfect garden.

Environment 15 Sep 2017

How to encourage bees to visit your garden

A single bee can visit up to 5000 flowers in a single day.

Development 14 Sep 2017

How you can help the bees

Bees are an endlessly fascinating part of our ecosystem.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Sep 2017

6 great ways to get rid of litter

Here are a few things you can do to get litter off our streets, beaches, parks and waterways and everywhere in between.

Educational 29 Aug 2017

5 MORE amazing places to see native New Zealand birds

Our readers' picks for the top places to see native birds in Auckland.

Events49 Results

18 May 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Storytime - Onehunga Community Library

Delight as our librarians, and occasionally authors or special guests, share enchanting tales.

18 May 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Cinema Time for Kids

Get ready for adventure, laughter, and a magical time at the library!

27 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Kids Only Market

Games, dolls, books, and baking will all be swapped or sold.

17 Feb 2024 - 16 Nov 2024

Auckland Central City Library Repair Cafe

To accommodate everyone, you will be able to see our volunteer repairers for 1 item at a time.

21 Jul 2024

EcoPlay Challenge: EcoConscious Accelerator Kickoff

Come join us at Mt Albert library for a free ten-week sustainable living program with Janani.

21 Jul 2024

Wenderholm Regional Park Planting Day

Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.

10 Jun 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Garden Club

Learn more about Papatūānuku (Mother Earth) and how to tend to her garden bed.

23 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2024

Grow Your Own Food Workshops

Join permaculture expert Ben Zhang to learn the best methods for growing your own kai this Winter...