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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.

Community 15 Sep 2016

Marae zero waste initiative blossoms

A waste reduction programme is well on the way to creating centres of excellence in zero waste across Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland).

Plans / Projects 2 Sep 2016

No risk for cancer trials under proposed Unitary Plan

Clinical trials and medical applications involving GMOs would not be put at risk under the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan.

Environment 2 Sep 2016

Watch: Communities making the most of waste

Working towards a zero waste Auckland by 2040 is no easy task.

Walkways 30 Aug 2016

Wairau Valley wetland and shared path open

A $2.2m council project delivering an improved wetland area, park space and sustainable transport links in Wairau was opened to the public.

Events80 Results

08 Mar 2026

Practical Methods To Propagate Fruit Trees

Explore Chip Budding and Marcotting in this hands-on session with experienced gardener.

08 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Natural Dye Workshops

Join Holli and learn how to harvest, prepare and use plant-based dyes from the garden to colour t...

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Textile Tuesday

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

12 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026

Caring for Pā Harakeke

Join Charmaine Bailie and the team for a four-session series focused on caring for pā harakeke.

14 Mar 2026

Papa Ki Awataha Regeneration

Come along for a rewarding day of regeneration work at Papa ki Awataha, the source of Northcote’s...

14 Mar 2026

Rock, Paper, Stamp

Drop in for a hands-on stamp printmaking session with artist Rose Meyer, exploring the volcanic l...

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

N0ughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.

15 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Seasonal fridge pickle workshop

Bring along any veggies you have access to, plus clean jars with lids and you’ll go home with pre...