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Educational 14 Nov 2016

Discover Auckland's wetlands

Discover a world of wonderful wet places, perfect for walks, boating, canoeing, bird watching and fishing.

Environment 11 Nov 2016

Governing Body votes against deep sea oil drilling

Auckland Council’s Governing Body has voted to oppose the proposed offering of petroleum exploration permit applications in the Northland-Reinga and Taranaki Basins, in its submission on the matter to the government.

Food / Drink 11 Nov 2016

Scale of food waste brought to Aucklanders

Auckland Council erected huge toast towers at Britomart on Wednesday 9 November to show the scale of food waste in our city.

Environment 7 Nov 2016

Makeover for historic council building in Puketāpapa

The original form of the historic Mt Roskill Borough Council building is slowly reappearing, thanks to the removal of a problematic 1990 addition.

Environment 4 Nov 2016

Auckland Council wins top prize at NZ River Awards

The Wai Care team accepted the ‘Most Improved’ award at last night’s NZ River Awards, for its work to improve water quality in the Puhinui Stream.

Environment 3 Nov 2016

Aucklanders – start loving your leftovers this November

Auckland Council is encouraging residents to love their leftovers throughout November with a series of workshops, competitions and community events promoting the Love Food Hate Waste campaign.

Environment 1 Nov 2016

Make sure your rubbish won't hurt anyone

In the last two years, more than 80 Auckland rubbish collectors have been seriously injured on the job by dangerous items thrown away by residents.

Environment 1 Nov 2016

What the future holds for Howick

What could Howick Village look like in 30 years? That’s the focus of a new plan being developed by Auckland Council.

Events54 Results

20 Feb 2026

Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition by discovering innovative ways grasses are being integrate...

28 Feb 2026

Natural history of New Zealand flowers

Join author Phil Garnock-Jones for a talk about the wonderful world of NZ flowers, with plenty of...

03 Mar 2026

Witheford Reserve Regeneration Working Bee

Led by an expert ecologist, we work alongside a group of volunteers to regenerate this special re...

15 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Seasonal fridge pickle workshop

Bring along any veggies you have access to, plus clean jars with lids and you’ll go home with pre...

21 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2026

Meet your neighbours and discuss what local solutions to climate change we can take together, for...

07 May 2026

Seed Saving Workshop

Discover practical techniques to collect, store and plant seeds that keep your garden thriving se...