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Environment 19 Jan 2018

Supporting our seabirds

The first ever comprehensive survey of grey-faced petrels/ōi and little penguins/kororā living on the west coast of Auckland has been published.

Beaches 19 Jan 2018

Safeswim – an inside look at how it works

Discover how Auckland Council's Safeswim website works.

Community 15 Jan 2018

Meet a conservation hero: Friends of Okura Bush

OurAuckland chats with a whole team of heroes this month, Friends of Okura Bush, a community group on a mission to restore Okura’s biodiversity.

Transport 12 Jan 2018

First trees replanted in Teal Park

The first two trees have been replanted in Teal Park as part of the Quay Street Cycleway Extension.

Environment 27 Dec 2017

Meet a conservation hero: Willow van Heugten

Our Auckland chats with Willow van Heugten, an everyday hero who doesn’t see conservation work just as a hobby but a life-long mission.

Environment 21 Dec 2017

Changes to Waitākere weed bins

Changes are coming to the Waitākere weed bin service in an effort to reduce the dumping of inorganic rubbish.

Beaches 21 Dec 2017

Look out for algal blooms

While it may look unpleasant and sometimes smell, most algae in our waterways is harmless. However, some species found in Auckland can be harmful to people and animals if ingested.

Environment 20 Dec 2017

Save water this summer

Top tips for reducing your water usage.

Events34 Results

07 Sep 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Pukekohe Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you for FREE.

27 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Kids Only Market

Games, dolls, books, and baking will all be swapped or sold.

10 Aug 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Reserve Care Morning

Come and join local volunteers and get involved in some amazing restoration of an important fresh...

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

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

14 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Te Ara Awataha Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Help Kaipātiki Project form a new volunteer team dedicated to Te Ara Awataha!

18 Dec 2024

Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

Come along and get handy tips and creative recipes to reduce food waste over Christmas.

18 May 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Cinema Time for Kids

Get ready for adventure, laughter, and a magical time at the library!

05 Apr 2025

Harvest & Feast: A Microgreens & Salad Growing Workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home.