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Development 2 Mar 2023

Howick members watch reservoir take shape

A new water reservoir being built at Redoubt Road will add millions of litres of capacity to the city's supply.

Conservation 21 Feb 2023

Marty 'nose' the importance of island biosecurity

While working the waterfront in the early hours of Sunday morning, Marty the English Springer’s nose began to twitch, and he knew something was amiss.

Conservation 20 Jan 2023

Plant assessment gives direction to council conservation

For the first time, Auckland Council has led an assessment of the threat status of vascular plants in the region using the New Zealand Threat Classification System. It’s a comprehensive look at the population size and trends of native species as well as identifying some of the key pressures facing them.

Environment 16 Jan 2023

Troops needed for war on moth plant

Moth plant is a pest that is taking hold across the city.

Environment 2 Jan 2023

Get on board – waste-wise tips for boaties

Auckland Council is appealing to boaties and leisure craft users to be waste-wise on the water this summer to conserve our oceans and coastlines.

Summer 28 Dec 2022

Waste and litter-busting tips for summer

To keep our public spaces beautiful, Auckland Council is encouraging everyone to put litter in its place while out and about.

Environment 23 Dec 2022

Public holiday rubbish and recycling collection reminder

Over the holiday season, rubbish, recycling and food scraps collections will be one day later than usual after a public holiday - with some exceptions. 

Community 21 Dec 2022

Te Ara Awataha Northcote Greenway nears completion

A large part of Te Ara Awataha – Northcote’s new greenway – has been completed this month thanks to an ongoing collaboration between Kaipātiki Local Board, Eke Panuku, Mana Whenua, Healthy Waters, Kāinga Ora and local stakeholders.

Events106 Results

26 Mar 2023

Campbells Bay Clean Up

Let's get out onto our beaches and clean them up.

26 Mar 2023

Mary Wilson Reserve Working Bee – EcoFest

Help to restore the Mary Wilson wetland.

26 Mar 2023

McKenzie Reserve Working Bee – EcoFest

Come and learn how you could also start a local native reserve in your community by working with your local board and council.

26 Mar 2023

Neighbours Past Story Walk with Tanya Batt – EcoFest

The walk will end at the Awaawaroa Eco Village with shared kai catered by La Dolce Vita Italian Kitchen.

26 Mar 2023

Propagating

Learn how to create new plants from existing ones.

26 Mar 2023

Team Up 2 Clean Up

If you’d like to contribute positively to our local environment alongside other friendly locals, please register your place!

12 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

Sandy Sunday Whānau Fun

Use the natural resources around to make a creative masterpiece.

20 Mar 2023 - 03 Apr 2023

Native Plant Nursery Workshop

The seeds you nurture will be used in stream restoration projects in the local area.