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Environment 1 Jul 2016

Zoo Tales: Oiled wildlife response

This past week, zoo staff and vets have been working with Auckland Council and Wildbase Oil Response to help care for birds affected by a diesel spill into Lake Pupuke.

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.

Events44 Results

24 May 2025

Stream & BBQ Day

Learn about how stream health affects flooding, and get support for flooding-related issues.

24 May 2025

Takatu LandCare planting day

Dig in for a great cause—help plant 3,000 trees to protect our harbour and enjoy lunch with a view.

18 May 2025 - 07 Jun 2025

Ambury Regional Park - Planting day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

25 May 2025

Rā Whakato / Planting Day at Long Bay Regional Park

Come join our Rangers and volunteers for a rewarding day of tree planting!

25 May 2025 - 15 Jun 2025

Rongoā Workshops: Traditional Māori Healing

Exploring key philosophies, principles and processes of Rongoā Māori.

29 Apr 2025 - 08 Jun 2025

The Big Bike Film Night 2025

Bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.

14 Jan 2025 - 24 Jun 2025

Eskdale Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience!

28 May 2025

Drop and learn: Photographing Plants

Join Auckland Botanic Gardens curator and passionate photographer Barbara Wheeler for a walk and...