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Protecting Auckland's environment
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Finalist announced in the 18th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards 2024
Recognised nationally as Aotearoa’s only art award dedicated to ecological themes, the annual Estuary Art and Ecological Awards is proudly funded by the Howick Local Board.
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Achieving better environmental outcomes for the Manukau Harbour
Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee recently adopted a high-level strategic direction to achieve better environmental outcomes for the Manukau Harbour and endorsed a forward work programme.
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Eco-warrior creates his own rat navy!
Row Robinson reckons Wattle Downs' rats are coming from the mangroves. so he's launched his own rodent rafts.
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Thank you very MOTH! Pest Free moth plant competition winners announced
The results are in, and they surpass that of 2023!
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Doubling down on the environment in Ōrākei
Both the Moth Plant Prizegiving and the Enviro Forum took place in May, educating and celebrating local environmentalists .
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Beautification Trust has lengthy mahi recognised
The Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust has been acknowledged for 23 years of service to Tāmaki Makaurau as it moves away from operating as a controlled-organisation of Auckland Council.
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Using the power of birdsong to encourage native plantings in Auckland’s backyards
Using birdsong to carry an environmental message.
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Conservation recovery effort secures future for New Zealand’s rarest whitebait
New Zealand's rarest whitebait species gets helping hand
Events36 Results
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re:generate Kids Market
An indoor market with 35+ stalls selling quality pre-loved baby and kid's gear, clothing, toys, b...
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Climate Action Conference 2024
Bring your friends, whānau, neighbours, colleagues and anyone else who'd like to attend for a jam...
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18th Annual Estuary Art and Ecology Awards
Explore the ecological value of this vital waterway and encourage action against its pollution.
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Storytime - Onehunga Community Library
Delight as our librarians, and occasionally authors or special guests, share enchanting tales.
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Waitawa Regional Park Planting Day
Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.
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Garden Club
Learn more about Papatūānuku (Mother Earth) and how to tend to her garden bed.
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Grow Your Own Food Workshops
Join permaculture expert Ben Zhang to learn the best methods for growing your own kai this Winter...
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Eskdale Restoration Champions with Kaipātiki Project
Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience.