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Community 15 Feb 2018

Mt Eden summit to be vehicle-free

The tihi (summit) of Maungawhau / Mt Eden will be vehicle-free from Wednesday 20 January 2016.

Pest Free 15 Feb 2018

Dogs on a mission

A heroic doggie pair and their human are voyaging over the ocean on a pest-control mission this week.

Environment 13 Feb 2018

Meet a conservation hero: Guardians of Rakino Island

OurAuckland chats with three heroes whose shared love for conservation work has led them to establish the Rakino Native Plant Nursery, a secluded sanctuary regenerating Rakino island’s unique biodiversity.

Environment 13 Feb 2018

Sustainable tourism strategy for Waiheke Island

A community-led initiative is being launched to develop a sustainable tourism strategy for the island.

Mayor 13 Feb 2018

Mayor announces more resources to tackle illegal dumping

Significant new resources announced to tackle illegal dumping in Auckland.

Environment 2 Feb 2018

Phosphite treatment to begin in Waitākere Ranges

Kauri in one of the areas most affected by the kauri dieback disease are due for a dose of medicine as part of a field treatment programme.

Community 2 Feb 2018

D'Oyly Reserve: your feedback has made a world of difference

Stanmore Bay reserve is getting a makeover.

Environment 1 Feb 2018

Aerial survey looks for kauri dieback in north Auckland

Auckland Council has carried out an extensive aerial survey of kauri forests in Rodney and North Shore to look for evidence of kauri dieback disease.

Events35 Results

05 Oct 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Orewa Repair Cafe

Hey folks - come along to the next Repair Café event in Orewa!! 

07 Sep 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Pukekohe Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you for FREE.

27 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Kids Only Market

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

10 Aug 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Reserve Care Morning

Come and join local volunteers and get involved in some amazing restoration of an important fresh...

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market. 

14 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Te Ara Awataha Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Help Kaipātiki Project form a new volunteer team dedicated to Te Ara Awataha!

18 Dec 2024

Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

Come along and get handy tips and creative recipes to reduce food waste over Christmas.

18 May 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Cinema Time for Kids

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