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Council news 20 Mar 2025

Q&A: What is a blue-green network?

After severe weather events in 2023, Auckland Council prioritised blue-green projects to better protect our communities from flooding.

Council news 14 Mar 2025

Outdoor fires now banned in all of Auckland

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited season for Auckland, Waitematā and Counties Manukau Districts from 8am Friday 14 March, until further notice.

Community 12 Mar 2025

The buzz in Old Papatoetoe

An update for the Papatoetoe community for Chambers Laneway, Cambridge Terrace, Stadium Reserve and Piko Toetoe.

Food / Drink 11 Mar 2025

Turnip the Beet: Cook up savings with better meal planning

The average New Zealand household wastes $1,500 worth of food each year—that’s the equivalent of three full shopping trolleys of groceries!

Council news 11 Mar 2025

Help stop the spread of exotic caulerpa in Tāmaki Makaurau

Two species of exotic caulerpa have been found in Tāmaki Makaurau. It is critical that all Aucklanders, from boat users to beach goers, understand how to recognise exotic caulerpa and how to avoid spreading it.

Environment 10 Mar 2025

What makes a sinkhole - we explain

Sinkholes form when soil under the ground is eroded by water, and they can happen naturally or as a result of human activities.

Community 6 Mar 2025

Moth plants beware

The popular Pest-free South Auckland Moth Plant Competition 2025 is open for registrations. Pods can be collected from 3 March 2025 to 9 May 2025.

Council news 5 Mar 2025

Te Aka Raataa: Regenerating Te Puhinui for a Greener Future

A major transformation is underway for Te Puhinui / Puhinui Stream.

Events64 Results

12 Apr 2025

Funky recycled apron workshop

Learn how to transform recycled clothing into sassy fashions!

12 Apr 2025

Kids only market: Eco edition

Join us for a one-of-a-kind market where kids are the stallholders!

12 Apr 2025

School holiday events - Highland Park Library

Come along for amazing school holiday programs.

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...

12 Apr 2025

Te Aka Kōtuia: Plant Division Workshop - EcoFest

Join us for this hands-on workshop at Maungawhau Nursery where we will cover propagation by plant...

13 Apr 2025

Restoring Waitītiko-Meola Creek

Come along and find out about Waitītiko-Meola Creek, its unique rock forest and wetland ecosystem.

13 Apr 2025

Tāmaki’s urban food futures

Participants will be taken on a journey through the roots of our food system crisis to the possib...

13 Apr 2025

Weave your own kono

Learn appropriate tikanga when harvesting and weaving harakeke.