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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.

Educational 27 Sep 2016

Baby bird rescue tips

What to do if you find a baby bird.

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.

Events39 Results

04 May 2024

Flower Your Berm

Learn everything you need to get started and let's get planting to bring the bees back.

04 May 2024

Furoshiki Workshop by KiwiOra

It can be folded and tied in different ways to create a reusable and eco-friendly alternative to...

04 May 2024

Let's come together at Te Ara Awataha, Northcote's new greenway

Bring the family and wander along the stream, and visit the parks and town centre.

04 May 2024

Sow, Grow, and Eat: Mastering Salad Greens - Beachlands Library

Come along to this Love Food Hate Waste workshop, and learn all about microgreens, sprouts, and s...

04 May 2024 - 05 May 2024

Sentinel Opening Weekend

Explore the newest exhibition, Sentinel, showcasing Aotearoa, New Zealand's seabirds and the impo...

04 May 2024 - 05 May 2024

Hibiscus Coast Edible Garden Trail

The HBC Edible Garden Trail enables all members of our community to access a variety of local gar...

04 May 2024 - 28 May 2024

Composting Workshop - May

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

20 Apr 2024 - 25 May 2024

Green Clinics Autumn 2024

Birkenhead Library has partnered with some amazing local experts to facilitate weekly Green Clini...