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Environment 20 Oct 2016

New inorganic service triumphs at WasteMINZ Awards for Excellence

Auckland Council’s inorganic service has won a top accolade at the Waste Management Industry New Zealand (WasteMINZ) industry awards.

Environment 18 Oct 2016

Much to learn at global climate change conference

Mayor Len Brown says there will be much for Auckland to learn at a global climate change conference in Paris this month.

Community 18 Oct 2016

Waitematā Local Board launches Low Carbon Action Plan

Waitematā Local Board launches Low Carbon Action Plan

Community 18 Oct 2016

6 benefits of Bokashi

If you’re looking for an easy, non-stinky way to manage your food scraps, then Bokashi may be the answer.

Community 14 Oct 2016

Zoo Tales: Keeper Dave speaks up for unmasking palm oil

Zookeeper Dave has worked all over the Zoo, from Primates to Pridelands and with our New Zealand birds. Find out why he wants us all to take a stand and not let our rainforests disappear.

Environment 13 Oct 2016

5 facts about long-tailed bats

Auckland’s bats – are they in your backyard?

Environment 12 Oct 2016

Creating safe habitats for native wildlife

Auckland Council's senior biodiversity advisor Ben Paris spoke to Jesse Mulligan from Radio New Zealand about the project.

Educational 11 Oct 2016

Get advice on gardening in small spaces

Carolyn Stringer has gone from maintaining a massive garden to planting in pots, with a little help from the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

Events33 Results

27 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Kids Only Market

Games, dolls, books, and baking will all be swapped or sold.

10 Aug 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Reserve Care Morning

Come and join local volunteers and get involved in some amazing restoration of an important fresh...

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market. 

14 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Te Ara Awataha Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Help Kaipātiki Project form a new volunteer team dedicated to Te Ara Awataha!

18 Dec 2024

Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

Come along and get handy tips and creative recipes to reduce food waste over Christmas.

18 May 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Cinema Time for Kids

Get ready for adventure, laughter, and a magical time at the library!

05 Apr 2025

Harvest & Feast: A Microgreens & Salad Growing Workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home.

12 Apr 2025

Sprout and Savour: A Microgreens & Salad Growing Workshop

Microgreens have nutritional value and are also a cost effective green food that you can grow in...