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Environment 16 Mar 2016

Hillcrest Creek widened to prevent flooding

Homes in the North Shore suburb of Hillcrest will be at less risk of flooding this winter thanks to an essential project to widen Hillcrest Creek.

Community 8 Mar 2016

Cleaning up Auckland's waterways a metre at a time

Kaipara’s Hoteo River and the Kaipara Harbour will be the first to benefit from Million Metres crowd-funding project in Auckland.

Environment 4 Mar 2016

Aucklanders proud of city's diversity

Aucklanders are excited about their future in one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, according to a recent survey of the Auckland Council People’s Panel.

14-24 year olds 4 Mar 2016

Meet the MADsters creating positive change in their communities

Meet the MADsters creating positive change in their communities.

Environment 3 Mar 2016

Hillcrest Creek widened to prevent flooding

Work is underway to widen Hillcrest Creek and reduce the flooding risk to over 100 properties in the Hillcrest area.

Environment 25 Feb 2016

Pest control set for Waitākere wasps

Wasp control bait will go out over 565ha of the northern Ark in the Park area, which has several popular walks and tramping tracks often attracting large numbers of visitors.

Environment 25 Feb 2016

Goat Island... not what it used to be

Latest monitoring shows crayfish and snapper numbers at Goat Island are less than when reserve first created.

Environment 25 Feb 2016

Discover Āwhitu Regional Park

If you haven’t had time to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city over summer, a day trip to Āwhitu Regional Park could be just what you need.

Events56 Results

08 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2023

Team Up 2 Clean Up

A street clean day of Mt Roskill and Somerville.

04 Jun 2023 - 22 Oct 2023

Grow Your Own Food workshops

Learn to start your own small vege garden to become more self-sufficient.

09 Oct 2023

Gardening workshop in Mandarin

In this gardening session, horticulturist and experienced permaculture garden designer, Ben, will...

10 Oct 2023

No-Waste Kitchen - Love Your Leftovers

Feed your family for less by loving your leftovers, with hints on how to create delicious and nut...

18 Oct 2023

October Home Gardening Guide

Spring is the perfect time to embrace home gardening. Start by preparing the soil, clearing debri...

18 Oct 2023

The Great Big Rescued Food Cook-Off 2023

Join us for a sizzling showdown, 'The Great Rescued Food Cook-Off' is back!

19 Oct 2023

DIY Worm Tower Composter Workshop

Learn how to use an in-situ DIY worm farm to directly feed your soil.

17 Jun 2023 - 16 Dec 2023

Sustainable Market

A great, friendly place to shop, stay cool in summer, warm in winter and dry too -definitely a gr...