Environment

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Environment 21 Oct 2015

Improving safety for Bryde's whales

Ports of Auckland’s efforts to make the shipping industry safer for the local Bryde’s whale population have had encouraging results.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Engaged communities at the heart of Waiheke

World-renowned activist Jim Diers recently visited Waiheke Island.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

First pick-ups for new inorganic waste collection

Inorganic collections have changed - here's how to make the most of the new service.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Challenges for Auckland's environment

Auckland Council has now released its state of the environment report, The Health of Auckland’s Natural Environment In 2015.

Environment 20 Oct 2015

Auckland Transport considers feedback on berm planting

Auckland Transport has received feedback from local boards on the subject of planting berms and is now considering that feedback.

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Restoring the Ōtara Lake

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has endorsed an official plan to rehabilitate the Ōtara Lake and its waterways – all within one generation.

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Project Little Oneroa

Improving the health of Little Oneroa Stream

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Protecting Waiheke’s marine environment

Waiheke Local Board engaged Colmar Brunton to help determine what the Waiheke community feels about the board’s aspirations toward the development of a network of marine protected areas connecting the islands in the Hauraki Gulf.

Events81 Results

03 Mar 2026

Witheford Reserve Regeneration Working Bee

Led by an expert ecologist, we work alongside a group of volunteers to regenerate this special re...

01 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Bokashi Composting Workshop

You’ll leave with practical knowledge, simple tips for success, and the confidence to start reduc...

01 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Grow your own microgreens workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

01 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Pickling and Preserving Workshop

Discover how pickling can help reduce food waste, save money, and ensure you always have healthy,...

01 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Seasonal & Leftover Cooking Workshops

Discover simple techniques to reduce food waste, save money, and enjoy healthy, delicious meals a...

19 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Learn to Compost

Learn about composting basics across three simple systems; traditional cold compost bins, worm fa...

19 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Worm Farming Workshop

Discover how worms turn food scraps into nutrient-rich fertiliser for your garden and how easy wo...

12 Feb 2026 - 12 Mar 2026

Seniors give it a go

Friendly, fun activities designed for seniors to get active and social.