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Auckland Transport to trial electric buses
Auckland Transport has been awarded up to $500,000 to part-fund an electric bus trial and close to $300,000 for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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Wash Against Waste returns
The popular Auckland zero-waste initiative is back in action, a year after having their trailer stolen.
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Upcycling initiative goes from strength to strength
TAT Upcycle creates planter boxes and furniture from heat-treated, chemical-free pallet wood that would otherwise end up in the waste stream.
Five pieces of public art to check out
If you find yourself with a free afternoon, think about exploring these gems scattered throughout wider Auckland.
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From pet hedgehogs to noisy cows: Quirky calls to council call centres
This year has been another busy one for Auckland Council, and that’s certainly been reflected at the council’s contact centres, where phones have been ringing off the hook.
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Watch: Boys thank their rubbish collector with Christmas present
Five-year-old Alexis Goatley’s biggest hero is Terrance, the rubbish collector who passes by in his truck every week.
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Help protect NZ dotterels nesting at North Piha
A group of nationally vulnerable Northern New Zealand dotterels have nested at North Piha, with Auckland Council putting measures to help protect their eggs.
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Check online before taking the plunge
Checking the water quality of your favourite swimming spot is now much easier, thanks to a new feature on the Land, Air and Water Aotearoa website.
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Composting Workshops
Come and enjoy free workshops offering an introduction to easy ways of composting.
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Planting Days 2024 with Kaipātiki Project
Join us as we expand and strengthen our local reserves with more native plants this year.
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Storytime - Onehunga Community Library
Delight as our librarians, and occasionally authors or special guests, share enchanting tales.
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Cinema Time for Kids
Get ready for adventure, laughter, and a magical time at the library!
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Kids Only Market
Games, dolls, books, and baking will all be swapped or sold.
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Auckland Central City Library Repair Cafe
To accommodate everyone, you will be able to see our volunteer repairers for 1 item at a time.
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EcoPlay Challenge: EcoConscious Accelerator Kickoff
Come join us at Mt Albert library for a free ten-week sustainable living program with Janani.
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Wenderholm Regional Park Planting Day
Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.