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Community 17 Feb 2017

Unwanted TVs top inorganics list

What are the things our collectors most frequently pick up? Some of the items on the list might surprise you!

Environment 16 Feb 2017

Chinese privet on the menu for new biocontrol bug

There is hope on the horizon in the fight against Chinese privet, with the release of a tiny bug that feasts on the weed.

Community 13 Feb 2017

Five more years for Waitākere Community Recycling Centre

Waitākere Community Recycling Centre will continue to flourish after securing a five-year contract with Auckland Council.

Community 13 Feb 2017

Artist captures 100 days of waste

Auckland artist Elle Anderson has documented her contribution to landfill in a stunning photography project.

Environment 8 Feb 2017

Stormwater project prepares for Papakura growth

Auckland Council is part way through a project to reduce flood risk, improve water quality and take pressure of the existing stormwater network in the Papakura area.

Environment 7 Feb 2017

Auckland Council submits on Pt England Reserve Enabling Bill

Auckland Council and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board have made submissions to the government on the Point England Development Enabling Bill.

Environment 3 Feb 2017

Council trials smart rubbish bin

Panuku Development Auckland is trialling a clever bin that can compress rubbish and send an alert when it needs to be emptied.

Environment 3 Feb 2017

Enjoy Pāhurehure Inlet this summer

The restoration and upgrade of the Pāhurehure Inlet walkway are now complete.

Events20 Results

17 Aug 2025

Te Whau Walkway Community Planting Day

Join the Mahurangi Land Restoration Programme planting day at Te Whau Walkway

30 Aug 2025

Vegan Living

Join Amanda Sorrenson from the Vegan Society to discuss how switching to a plant-based vegan diet...

30 Aug 2025 - 03 Oct 2025

Stream Planting Day with Kaipātiki Project

Join Kaipātiki Project for a meaningful day of planting along the banks of the stream in Eskdale...

03 Oct 2025 - 07 Nov 2025

Introduction to Ecological Restoration Volunteering

Join us at Puāwai, Ross Reserve, Glenfield, for an introduction to PFK, our space, the tool shed...