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Environment 24 Jun 2016

Helensville couple NZ's top farmers

Richard and Dianne Kidd of Helensville were announced the winners of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards at the 2016 National Sustainability Showcase.

Environment 20 Jun 2016

Whitebait not as you know it - A rare find in Piha Stream

Giant Kōkopu were found during a survey organised by scientists from Auckland Council’s Biodiversity Team, NIWA and Auckland Zoo. Short jawed kokopu, another species with just a handful of populations in Auckland, were discovered in a neighbouring...

Environment 14 Jun 2016

Mauri o te Moana Award winners announced

Three environmental leaders with a deep commitment to the wellbeing of the Manukau Harbour are recipients of the first Mauri o to Moana Awards.

Environment 7 Jun 2016

5 recycling myths busted

We take a look at five of the most common myths about recycling and bust them.

Environment 25 May 2016

Would you use a self-drive car?

The Ministry of Transport has suggested that CAVs are the way to cut vehicle emissions, improve safety, and reduce congestion - particularly in Auckland.

Environment 20 May 2016

Sustainability award for Panuku

The head of sustainability at Panuku Development Auckland has been honoured with a national energy leadership award.

Environment 7 May 2016

Keeping kiwi safe on our pest-free Gulf islands

Auckland’s Motutapu Island has welcomed some new arrivals recently, as five kiwi have been introduced to the pest-free island.

Environment 3 May 2016

Seagull rescue comes off without a hitch

It was a quiet day. Kim Clarke, a swimming pool inspector with the Building Control department, was going about her usual work day when she got the call.

Events32 Results

14 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

Caring for kararehe creatively

Learn how to connect to the natural environment with a range of hands-on activities.

12 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025

Summer School Holidays at Whangaparāoa Library

Join us for some fun summer events and activities at Whangaparāoa Library these school holidays.

09 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Leaves of Te Wānanga

This free, drop-in activity invites families of all ages to connect with the environment.

07 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2025

Summer Holidays at Titirangi Library

Bring your whānau along for amazing hands on activities.

19 Dec 2024 - 24 Jan 2025

Raumati Reads: Summer Reading Programme

Enjoy a variety of fun and engaging events for the whole family.

14 Dec 2024 - 23 Jan 2025

Summer School Holiday at Waitakere Central Library

Summer fun for kids: exciting activities & creative adventures!

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail - Auckland Botanic Gardens

The trail contains 10 fun stops with content for tamariki and adults, showing how we can all live...

17 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Composting workshops

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