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Environment 25 Oct 2016

Rural recycling bins for Franklin

Recycling will be significantly easier for residents in rural Franklin, with the start of Auckland Council’s fortnightly roadside collection service to almost 7000 properties.

Environment 20 Oct 2016

New inorganic service triumphs at WasteMINZ Awards for Excellence

Auckland Council’s inorganic service has won a top accolade at the Waste Management Industry New Zealand (WasteMINZ) industry awards.

Environment 18 Oct 2016

Much to learn at global climate change conference

Mayor Len Brown says there will be much for Auckland to learn at a global climate change conference in Paris this month.

Community 18 Oct 2016

Waitematā Local Board launches Low Carbon Action Plan

Waitematā Local Board launches Low Carbon Action Plan

Community 18 Oct 2016

6 benefits of Bokashi

If you’re looking for an easy, non-stinky way to manage your food scraps, then Bokashi may be the answer.

Community 14 Oct 2016

Zoo Tales: Keeper Dave speaks up for unmasking palm oil

Zookeeper Dave has worked all over the Zoo, from Primates to Pridelands and with our New Zealand birds. Find out why he wants us all to take a stand and not let our rainforests disappear.

Environment 13 Oct 2016

5 facts about long-tailed bats

Auckland’s bats – are they in your backyard?

Events54 Results

16 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

Grow Your Own Greens

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

01 Feb 2026

World Wetland Day Festival

Explore, play, and discover at Matuku Link – a free, family-friendly day of wildlife, wetlands, c...

06 Feb 2026

Forest bathing

Slow down and step away from the noise of daily life with this nourishing Forest Bathing experience.

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Textile Tuesday

Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...

12 Feb 2026

Extreme drought resistance of grass - Public Talk

Come along for a public presentation from researchers at the University of Auckland about the bio...

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.

18 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The heritage gardens at Highwic offer a vivid tapestry of seasonal colour as inspiration – from t...