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Environment 14 Dec 2016

Project Auckland

The mayor gave more detail about his plans for Auckland during the current term.

Community 14 Dec 2016

Meet community recycling shop manager Kazem Derakhshanian

Kazem Derakhshanian started collecting reusable items from the roadside three years ago, and is passionate about diverting these things from landfill while raising money for charity.

Environment 9 Dec 2016

Zoo Tales: Time for a turtle check-up

The new Strangely Beautiful Australia opens to zoo visitors on Saturday 17 December and these Eastern snake-necked turtles will call it home.

Environment 9 Dec 2016

Auckland progresses toward low carbon target

The 2016 Low Carbon Report shows that we are moving toward our 2040 emissions reduction target.

Environment 7 Dec 2016

Meet Food Waste Champion Tracey Lee

For this Chinese-Kiwi, growing up in a family of market gardeners has meant an ingrained appreciation of where food comes from.

Environment 7 Dec 2016

Hauraki Gulf marine plan ‘Sea Change’ launched

A comprehensive marine spatial plan designed to improve and better protect the health of the Hauraki Gulf has been launched.

Environment 5 Dec 2016

Accolades for three ecological initiatives

Three Auckland community-led environmental initiatives walked away winners in a recent international competition.

Community 1 Dec 2016

Young eco warriors awarded

A hard-working group of Year 9 students from Mission Heights Junior College have been awarded the 2016 Ros Nicholson Award for Native Ecology.

Events95 Results

15 Dec 2025 - 11 Feb 2026

Community Fitness

Get active, push your limits, and have a blast with high-energy fitness sessions

06 Dec 2025 - 25 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads events

Enjoy this school holiday with amazing activities and events.

08 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Mornings by the Stream in Glen Eden

This is a great way to make community connections while enjoying our hidden natural gems.

16 Jul 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Māori Art

Learn the art of harakeke weaving at Te Pātaka Kōrero o Ōtāhuhu every Wednesday, from 10am to 2pm...

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!

18 Dec 2025

Christmas String & Nail Art - Tamariki Workshop

Create festive, eco-friendly string and nail art using reclaimed materials in this fun, hands-on...

18 Dec 2025 - 19 Jan 2026

Wild Families Nature Play

Family-friendly outdoor adventures that connect children with nature.

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb, and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.