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Community 14 Jun 2023

Little ones go large in moth plant hunt

Pest Free South Auckland's moth plant hunters have made a mountain of difference.

Waste 12 Jun 2023

The best of both worlds - compost and food scraps

While home composting is still the preferred option to treat food scraps, not all Aucklanders can compost and not all food scraps can be easily composted. Auckland Council’s food scraps collection service means that food scraps, which would end u...

Community 7 Jun 2023

Shoreline adaptation plans adopted

Plans to guide how Auckland Council coastal assets in the Franklin area are managed over the next century have been adopted.

Development 2 Jun 2023

Celebrating 1047 new city centre trees this Arbour Day

It’s Arbour Day on 5 June, the day that our majestic, silent, green, shade-givers and carbon absorbers get their time in the sun.

Environment 31 May 2023

Three social enterprises that are fighting plastic pollution

From fully recyclable packaging to local clean-up events, these Auckland-based social enterprises are helping the planet and its people.

Environment 31 May 2023

Attend a community tree planting day – it’s good for you and the planet

If you’re looking for a new way to boost your wellbeing, participating in a community tree planting day is a great option.

Community 31 May 2023

New board-funded EcoHub a win for Kaipātiki

Nearly 400 keen environmentalists have been through the doors of Kaipātiki Project’s new EcoHub since it opened late last year.

Community 31 May 2023

Waiheke board grants make it happen on the motu

Over $60,000 of funding has been delivered to 18 Waiheke community groups in Waiheke Local Board’s latest grants round. 

Events49 Results

06 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

School Holiday Programme Highland Park Library

Join us for these exciting school holiday events.

06 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

18th Annual Estuary Art and Ecology Awards

Explore the ecological value of this vital waterway and encourage action against its pollution.

18 Jul 2024

Kumara fries

Learn how to prepare and cook these delicious sweet potato fries.

06 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Devonport Library School Holiday Programme

Free school holiday activities for tamariki.

20 Jul 2024

Joy in Every Season

Join Celine Sumic, certified KonMari Consultant, to learn how you can achieve more joy in your life

20 Jul 2024

Seed & Plant Swap

Make use of our seed library and share your gardening knowledge with your local community.

20 Jul 2024

Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta Native Planting Day

Join us for a day of native planting on Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta / Big King.

19 Jul 2024 - 21 Nov 2024

Repair Cafe

REPAIRS available are MENDING of clothing and textiles (yet no alterations) as well as small ELEC...