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Community 29 Apr 2016

Plan A, B and C is Earth!

Enter the gates at Sylvia Park School and you’ll be amazed at what students there have created.

Environment 29 Apr 2016

Discover ‘Cook’s Scurvy Grass’ at the Botanic Gardens

Nau, or ‘Cook’s Scurvy Grass’, is one of the many coastal herbs which would have helped rid Captain Cook’s crew of scurvy.

Environment 28 Apr 2016

One bag of rubbish a year?

OurAuckland spoke with Auckland Council’s Waste Solutions Senior Advisor, Waveney Warth, who has some great tips those keen on a low-waste lifestyle.

Community 26 Apr 2016

Plenty of life at Symonds Street Cemetery

In May, Waitematā Local Board will celebrate the opening of upgraded paths and new walking trails at the Symonds Street cemetery.

Environment 21 Apr 2016

Exciting plans for former Greenmount Landfill

There are exciting proposals to transform the former Greenmount Landfill site at East Tamaki into a native forest alongside leisure areas, children’s play and fitness facilities, an off-leash dog area, walking and cycling tracks and access to the...

Community 20 Apr 2016

West Auckland’s new connection

Auckland Transport has revealed plans for a new shared path connecting New Lynn to Avondale.

Cycling 18 Apr 2016

Grafton Bridge taxi trial to end

Auckland Transport has decided to stop the Grafton Bridge taxi trial and return Grafton Bridge to a bus lane only between the hours of 7am and 7pm.

Community 14 Apr 2016

North Shore Resource Centre supports local community

For the past 36 years, the North Shore Resource Centre has supported North Shore schools, early childhood centres and community groups with cheap or free resources.

Events44 Results

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.

28 May 2025

Drop and learn: Photographing Plants

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

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.

04 Feb 2025 - 03 Jun 2025

Witheford Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

We need your help to regenerate and protect parts of this amazing reserve.