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Protecting Auckland's environment
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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
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Supporting the environment for a greener future
It’s a big week for conservation around the globe, with World Environment Day on 5 June and World Ocean Day on 8 June.
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Cottage to make way for bush
As much material as possible will be reused when Butterworth House comes down so the land can become part of Kirk's Bush.
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Eskdale Restoration Champions with Kaipātiki Project
Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience.
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Tree Planting - July School Holidays Nature Activities
Bring the whole whānau along and contribute to regenerating our environment by planting native tr...
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Grey Lynn Library - Ngā Tamariki o Matariki
Join us for these school holidays events.
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Matariki School Holiday Programme
Join us for whānau time, cultural adventures, and fun during the school holidays (July 6th - 21st).
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Ngā Tamariki o Matariki (The Children of Matariki) - July School Holidays at Whangaparāoa Library
Join us at Whangaparāoa Library for lots of school holiday fun. No bookings or registration requi...
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Joy in Every Season
Join Celine Sumic, certified KonMari Consultant, to learn how you can achieve more joy in your life
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Seed & Plant Swap
Make use of our seed library and share your gardening knowledge with your local community.