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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.

Events46 Results

28 May 2025

Drop and learn: Photographing Plants

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

14 May 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

Te Reo Māori Club for tamariki and whānau club

Come and join our new Te Reo Māori Club for tamariki and whānau at Onehunga Library.

30 May 2025

City Art tour

Discover the artistic treasures of Auckland’s CBD on this exclusive guided tour.

31 May 2025

Annual Arbor Day Planting

Help us plant 500 natives! Arbor Day at North Shore

01 Jun 2025

Awhitu Peninsula planting days

You're invited to help protect and restore the waterways in Awhiu.

01 Jun 2025

Matariki mindful make time - DIY junk journal

Let your imagination run wild as you design and personalise your journal inspired by Matariki usi...

01 Jun 2025 - 03 Aug 2025

Rā Whakato / Planting day

Make a positive impact on the environment while enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.

02 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025

Sustain - Embrace the Unknown - Petra Leary

Petra Leary's outstanding aerial work, created by technical and creative talent are a totally uni...