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Community 24 Feb 2017

Upcycling at the Tip Stop Shop

Next time you visit Great Barrier Island don't forget to grab a bargain at the Aotea Community Upcycle Centre in Claris, affectionately known by locals as the Tip Stop Shop.

Environment 22 Feb 2017

Free health checks for rental properties

Landlords with rentals in the Māngere-Ōtahuhu, Whau, Puketāpapa and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area could be eligible for a free assessment on their properties along with help to make them warmer and more energy-efficient.

Community 22 Feb 2017

LAWA River of the Month: February

February takes us to the Arapera River, which flows into the southern arm of the Kaipara Harbour.

Environment 21 Feb 2017

Not a giant slug: About the Macroinvertebrate Community Index

If you’ve looked up your property in the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan geomaps viewer, you might have noticed it falls under the Macroinvertebrate Community Index. But what does that mean?

Environment 21 Feb 2017

Manukau and Howick residents get to bin the bags

Residents in the former Manukau City Council area will say goodbye to rubbish bags this year as Auckland Council introduces rubbish wheelie bins.

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.

Events54 Results

13 Dec 2025

Christmas Make & Give Workshop - Festive Wrapping

Join us for a hands-on, zero-waste wrapping FREE workshop!

13 Dec 2025

Nature Journaling - Let's look at grasses

This is an ideal activity to do with children and this could be the start of lifetime love of the...

13 Dec 2025

Up-bicycled jewellery

Learn how to transform 'waste to wonderful' by 'up-bicycling’ under-valued waste resources into u...

13 Dec 2025 - 21 Mar 2026

Basque Park Summer Series

Set in the park’s natural amphitheatre, the event will feature live music, roaming performers, ar...

01 Oct 2025 - 14 Apr 2026

Creative Nature Workshop Series

Creative Nature Workshops for Whānau.

14 Dec 2025

Āwhina Day

Bring your energy, curiosity, and aroha for Papatūānuku.

17 Dec 2025

Make Your Own Wooden Christmas Tree - Tamariki event

Create a colourful, eco-friendly wooden Christmas tree from reclaimed offcuts in this fun festive...

17 Dec 2025

Walking with Dinosaurs

We’ll take you on a guided walk to share the secrets and stories of these botanical giant trees.