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Environment 17 Aug 2016

A new look for Tidy Kiwi

New Zealand's much loved anti-littering character is undergoing a makeover and so far 15,000 students are taking part.

Environment 11 Aug 2016

How many times can it be recycled?

Some materials can only be recycled a certain number of times before they have to go to landfill – find out which ones.

Environment 5 Aug 2016

Join the war on weeds: Climbing asparagus

Climbing asparagus is fast becoming one of Auckland’s nastiest weeds, and it could be in your back yard.

Environment 4 Aug 2016

New inorganic service helping in our communities

A social enterprise is working with Auckland Council's inorganic collection to provide appliances for those in need.

Educational 4 Aug 2016

Watch: Recycling myths busted

Confused about what you should be recycling? Watch the NZ Herald's interview with Auckland Council's Parul Sood to get the lowdown.

Environment 28 Jul 2016

Hunua Project scoops top environmental award

Protecting the treasured Hunua Ranges recognised at Local Government Awards.

Environment 28 Jul 2016

Four simple ways you can use less plastic

With the end of Plastic Free July coming up, we take a look at easy ways to use less plastic for good.

Community 26 Jul 2016

How to reduce your local ecological footprint

A sustainability initiative is encouraging communities to form 'eco-neighbourhoods' to reduce their ecological footprint.

Events54 Results

10 Dec 2025

Powerful perennials - seasonal walk

Learn tips and tricks for planting with perennials, hear about our star performer plants, and see...

10 Dec 2025 - 01 Feb 2026

Orbital

Drift into a meditative, astronaut-guided journey that lets you experience Earth’s breathtaking “...

08 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Mornings by the Stream in Glen Eden

This is a great way to make community connections while enjoying our hidden natural gems.

16 Jul 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Māori Art

Learn the art of harakeke weaving at Te Pātaka Kōrero o Ōtāhuhu every Wednesday, from 10am to 2pm...

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!

11 Dec 2025

Make Your Own Beeswax Wraps

Create reusable beeswax wraps!

25 Sep 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Rongoā Māori hīkoi with Emma Haslam

Explore the healing gifts of Papatūānuku and how our very presence contributes to the wellbeing o...

12 Dec 2025

Christmas Card Printing

Participants will be creating beautiful cards using a variety of printing techniques on paper and...