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Environment 10 Aug 2017

Shot in the arm for Hōteo River project

Green grant to help improve water quality

Environment 2 Aug 2017

Wastewater plant expansion on track

Work on expanding Watercare’s Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant is on track to be completed by the end of the year.

Environment 26 Jul 2017

Rodney community lends a hand to help plant Kaipara River

Members of a local scout group, neighbours and other volunteers recently helped plant native trees along a stretch of the Kaipara River near the Kiwitahi Road Bridge.

Environment 25 Jul 2017

Watch out for Chinese knotweed

Chinese knotweed is a fast-growing vine that smothers all available surfaces, including plants and trees.

Community 24 Jul 2017

Blooming marvellous! Auckland Botanic Gardens receives top award

Auckland Botanic Gardens has received a Qualmark Award.

Environment 19 Jul 2017

Pack your bags, you’re leaving town

Farm Cove Intermediate School wants to send rats packing and now has the tools to do it with a grant from Howick Local Board enabling it to purchase 170 re-usable rat traps.

Environment 18 Jul 2017

Devonport leads pest-free campaign

The Pest-Free 2050 goal sees Devonport leading the way by tackling a rat problem along the peninsula.

Environment 14 Jul 2017

Potential new native flower species blooms from Waterview Connection

A small, pale pink flower blooming from cracks and crevices along Auckland's Oakley Creek has caught the eye of botanists who believe it may be a new, previously unidentified native species of geranium.

Events37 Results

04 Aug 2024

EcoPlay Challenge: All Food All In

Join Janani, founder of EcoPlay Challenge in a free fun workshop and learn simple steps to reduce...

02 Jun 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Tāwharanui Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

05 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

Composting Workshops - August

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!

06 Aug 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Seed Exchange

Come along and meet other local gardeners for a chat - share your gardening stories, knowledge an...

08 Aug 2024

Abundant citrus - creative recipes and DIY cleaning products

With citrus abundant at this time of year, come along to this free workshop to find out all the t...

10 Aug 2024

From Tiny Seeds to Tasty Feasts: A Microgreen Growing Workshop

Join us in the world of microgreens, sprouts, and homegrown salads in this interactive workshop.

10 Aug 2024

Sunnyvale Stream Planting

Nau mai, haere mai. Join us for a planting at this gem of a backyard stream in Sunnyvale, and sta...

10 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

Kaukapakapa River Workshop series

These workshops offer practical insights into the natural behaviours of waterways.