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Community 3 Oct 2016

Sort out your spring cleaning

Stuck inside because of the season's fickle weather? It's a great time to get into those clean-up tasks you've been putting off.

Community 30 Sep 2016

Green thumbs tidy up Howick Village

More than 70 volunteers came together last Saturday to support the Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust clean-up of Howick Town Centre.

Environment 23 Sep 2016

Crayfish numbers at record lows

Crayfish (rock lobster) numbers have dropped to record lows in marine reserves at Leigh and Tawharanui.

Environment 23 Sep 2016

Auckland Council praises residents' support for recycling

Following New Zealand’s largest recycling rollout, Auckland Council wants to say a big thank you to residents in Auckland’s north and west suburbs.

Environment 22 Sep 2016

Giant egg-shaped air vent takes shape on Great North Road

A giant ventilation stack to remove exhaust emissions from inside the Waterview Connection tunnels is starting to take shape on Great North Road.

Environment 19 Sep 2016

City Rail Link receives sustainability rating

The City Rail Link has been awarded a ‘Leading’ Infrastructure Sustainability Design rating by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia.

Community 16 Sep 2016

Meet waste champion Winnie Lenihan

Take a look at a day in the life of a WasteWise Advisor – and learn some of Winnie's tips for doing your bit.

Environment 15 Sep 2016

Young Aucklander champions plastic-free kaupapa

17-year-old plastic-conscious blogger Ariana Brunet shares her thoughts on refusing plastic.

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...