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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
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Tāwharanui Regional Park Planting Day
Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.
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Composting Workshops - August
Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!
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Seed Exchange
Come along and meet other local gardeners for a chat - share your gardening stories, knowledge an...
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Abundant citrus - creative recipes and DIY cleaning products
With citrus abundant at this time of year, come along to this free workshop to find out all the t...
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From Tiny Seeds to Tasty Feasts: A Microgreen Growing Workshop
Join us in the world of microgreens, sprouts, and homegrown salads in this interactive workshop.
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Sunnyvale Stream Planting
Nau mai, haere mai. Join us for a planting at this gem of a backyard stream in Sunnyvale, and sta...
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Kaukapakapa River Workshop series
These workshops offer practical insights into the natural behaviours of waterways.
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Planting Days 2024 with Kaipātiki Project
Join us as we expand and strengthen our local reserves with more native plants this year.