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Environment 27 Aug 2016

Plans for a predator-free Devonport

Auckland Council's biodiversity, local parks, biosecurity and maunga authority teams are working with the Department of Conservation, the navy and the community to eliminate predators on the Devonport Peninsula.

Environment 24 Aug 2016

Growing healthy neighbourhoods

Albert-Eden Local Board’s latest sustainability initiative has encouraged communities to form ‘econeighbourhoods’.

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.

Events39 Results

26 Feb 2025

Ranger guided walk - Manutewhau walkway

Join the community parks ranger team on a guided walk along the beautiful Manutewhau walkway behi...

30 Jan 2025 - 27 Feb 2025

Historic Auckland Waterfront walking tour

Don your best walking shoes and delve into the history and archaeology of the Auckland waterfront.

28 Feb 2025

Guided Nature Walk with Kaipātiki Project

Join us for an insightful nature walk at Eskdale Reserve, where we’ll explore how the natural env...

01 Mar 2025

Pushing the pencil to the limit

In this workshop, artist Susan Ewen will guide you in learning skills and techniques to draw foun...

01 Feb 2025 - 03 May 2025

Eskdale Regeneration Saturdays with Kaipātiki Project

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

04 Feb 2025 - 03 Jun 2025

Witheford Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

We need your help to regenerate and protect parts of this amazing reserve.

13 Feb 2025 - 05 Jun 2025

Volunteer Welcome Day with Kaipātiki Project

A variety of tasks are available to suit different people and support can be offered to different...

07 Mar 2025 - 16 May 2025

Stream clean up with Kaipātiki Project

Join in and help us make space for water to keep our streams safe, healthy, and flood-resilient!