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Environment 7 Apr 2017

WATCH: Whio bachelorette chooses her mate

Drama unfolds as Auckland Zoo's female blue duck chooses a new partner.

Environment 6 Apr 2017

Avoid swimming at beaches after heavy rain

Auckland Council recommends beachgoers wait an extra day or two before swimming or undertaking recreational activities on the water, due to the potential public health risk from high bacteria and turbidity counts.

Environment 3 Apr 2017

Kiwi to return home to Hunua Ranges

North Island brown kiwi will be released this afternoon in the Hunua Ranges, the first of their species to inhabit the area for decades.

Environment 3 Apr 2017

Councillors champion new bin service for Manukau

Manukau Ward Councillors Alf Filipaina and Fa’anānā Efeso Collins are encouraging residents to embrace rather than fear the move from rubbish bags to bins.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 3 Apr 2017

Aucklanders urged to reduce water use by 20 litres per day

This week’s storm has restricted the treatment capacity of the city’s largest water treatment plant.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 3 Apr 2017

Update: Auckland's water supply

Watercare is still dealing with the effects of the Tasman Tempest and is treating less water than normal.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 3 Apr 2017

Water update: No further need for savings

Watercare is advising Aucklanders that the need to save water has now ended, with the organisation confident they can fulfil demand.

Environment 31 Mar 2017

Help us work towards a predator-free Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board encourages everyone to do their bit to help eliminate pests from Waiheke Island.

Events56 Results

15 Nov 2025

Caring for Papatūānuku - Ōtara Creek Walk/Hīkoi

Whānau Fun at Ōtara Creek Reserve – Conservation Hīkoi!

15 Nov 2025

Discover the Wonder of Wetlands

Join us at Hoyts Wairau for a FREE event hosted by Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters and Flood Re...

15 Nov 2025

Make your own grass friend

In this fun, hands-on activity, kids will design a quirky character using cardboard tubes, googly...

15 Nov 2025

Papa Ki Awataha Regeneration

Come along for a rewarding day of regeneration work at Papa ki Awataha, the source of Northcote’s...

15 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

Glen Eden Weed Bin Weekend

Drop your invasive weeds at the local community weed bin.

15 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

Titirangi Weed Bin Weekends

Drop your invasive weeds at local Waitākere community weed bin.

30 Oct 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Introduction to Composting Workshop

Come and discover how easy it is and what suits you best!

16 Nov 2025

Spring Flowers - Pollinators and Companions for Garden Health

Get hands-on and learn techniques for propagation of flowering plants.