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Cycling 14 Jan 2016

More people than ever cycling to the city from the west

The number of people cycling into Auckland's city centre from the west for work or study is increasing.

Environment 23 Dec 2015

Good COP, Bad COP: Where did the historic Paris agreement land?

Some say the Paris agreement is “the world’s greatest diplomatic success”. Some say it doesn’t go far enough. Since I’ve read the text (and was in Paris), here’s my take on where things landed.

Environment 23 Dec 2015

Auckland’s climate change effort acknowledged on world stage

Auckland has been admitted to the world’s leading local government climate change action group, C40.

Environment 21 Dec 2015

Zoo tales: Release the skinks!

This week on Zoo Tales, Auckland Zoo travels to Rotoroa Island to release 80 shore skinks.

Environment 11 Dec 2015

Macleans College students win environment award

Howick Local Board, in association with the council's Local Parks South, applaud the Maclean’s College Enviro Group for being the overall winner of the Ros Nicholson Award for Native Ecology.

Environment 11 Dec 2015

Community recycling centre planned for Albert-Eden

A site in the Albert-Eden Local Board area is to be a new resource recovery facility.

Environment 9 Dec 2015

Weed-killing beetles on a mission

Nearly 400 beetles were released into a Birkenhead reserve this week with one mission.

Environment 7 Dec 2015

Auckland free of Queensland fruit fly

MPI has confirmed that Auckland is now free of the Queensland fruit fly.

Events64 Results

06 Apr 2025

Garden party at Highland Park Library

Discover the amazing world of bugs with special guest speakers!

06 Apr 2025

Moth and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust speaker

Jacqui Knight, the Butterfly Lady, will be here to talk about NZ butterflies and moths and their...

06 Apr 2025

Preserving and pickling workshop

Learn all the tips and tricks from Love Food Hate Waste tutor Sue for preserving, pickling and fe...

06 Apr 2025

The Bee Lady

Learn about bees and see them at work with a fun interactive experience designed for children.

06 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2025

Composting workshops

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!

07 Apr 2025

How to save money and waste less in kitchen

This workshop will discuss practical tips and give you some tools to save money and waste less in...

01 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025

Rainbow Machine

Step into a world of colour and creativity at Corban Estate Arts Centre!

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!