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Environment 22 Aug 2016

Join the war on weeds: Jasmine

It might look pretty and smell sweet, but jasmine is a highly invasive weed that kills other plants and native seedlings by smothering them.

Environment 18 Aug 2016

Auckland reaches climate change milestone

The Carbon Disclosure Project has just published Auckland’s emissions inventory and it shows that we have managed to minimise emissions increases despite an increasing population.

Environment 17 Aug 2016

A new look for Tidy Kiwi

New Zealand's much loved anti-littering character is undergoing a makeover and so far 15,000 students are taking part.

Environment 11 Aug 2016

How many times can it be recycled?

Some materials can only be recycled a certain number of times before they have to go to landfill – find out which ones.

Environment 5 Aug 2016

Join the war on weeds: Climbing asparagus

Climbing asparagus is fast becoming one of Auckland’s nastiest weeds, and it could be in your back yard.

Environment 4 Aug 2016

New inorganic service helping in our communities

A social enterprise is working with Auckland Council's inorganic collection to provide appliances for those in need.

Educational 4 Aug 2016

Watch: Recycling myths busted

Confused about what you should be recycling? Watch the NZ Herald's interview with Auckland Council's Parul Sood to get the lowdown.

Environment 28 Jul 2016

Hunua Project scoops top environmental award

Protecting the treasured Hunua Ranges recognised at Local Government Awards.

Events40 Results

02 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025

February craft - Antarctic Diorama

Drop into the Maritime Museum on selected dates and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft.

14 Dec 2024 - 27 Apr 2025

Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches

Discover facts about your own blood, and how it sustains life not just for you - but also for the...

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail - Auckland Botanic Gardens

The trail contains 10 fun stops with content for tamariki and adults, showing how we can all live...

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

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

25 Jan 2025 - 08 Mar 2025

Kahikatea: The Disappearing Tree

This exhibition is focused on isolated stands of second growth Kahikatea on the margins of East P...

11 Feb 2025

Ranger guided walk - Totara Park

Learn about the unique flora and fauna of the forest and stream ecosystems as well as key environ...

14 Jan 2025 - 24 Jun 2025

Eskdale Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience!

12 Feb 2025

Planting with Pride

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our Rainbow community and get active in a fun and...