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Environment 5 Jul 2016

Watch: kids explain recycling changes

Shiny new recycling bins will be gracing properties in Rodney, Hibiscus Coast, North Shore and Waitākere from 1 July as changes to recycling collections take effect.

Environment 1 Jul 2016

Zoo Tales: Oiled wildlife response

This past week, zoo staff and vets have been working with Auckland Council and Wildbase Oil Response to help care for birds affected by a diesel spill into Lake Pupuke.

Environment 29 Jun 2016

Lake Pupuke oil spill contained

The investigation into a fuel spill on Lake Pupuke is ongoing.

Environment 28 Jun 2016

Planting helps bring Ōtara Creek back to life

A community planting day has added 2000 native plants to the Ōtara Creek Reserve as part of ongoing environmental restoration to the area.

Community 28 Jun 2016

100,000 native plants for waterway development

An innovative new partnership between Auckland Council, Te Whāngai Trust and Wesley Intermediate School which will see the creation of a native nursery was launched with a pōwhiri and hui this week.

Environment 24 Jun 2016

Helensville couple NZ's top farmers

Richard and Dianne Kidd of Helensville were announced the winners of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards at the 2016 National Sustainability Showcase.

Environment 20 Jun 2016

Whitebait not as you know it - A rare find in Piha Stream

Giant Kōkopu were found during a survey organised by scientists from Auckland Council’s Biodiversity Team, NIWA and Auckland Zoo. Short jawed kokopu, another species with just a handful of populations in Auckland, were discovered in a neighbouring...

Environment 14 Jun 2016

Mauri o te Moana Award winners announced

Three environmental leaders with a deep commitment to the wellbeing of the Manukau Harbour are recipients of the first Mauri o to Moana Awards.

Events34 Results

31 Aug 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

DEANZ Repair Café - New Lynn

Come along to the Repair Café at the New Lynn Community Centre to get your items repaired for FREE.

02 Dec 2024

Preserving & Preparing for Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

Come along and get handy tips and creative recipes to reduce food waste over Christmas.

05 Nov 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Witheford Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Get involved and join Kaipātiki Project for a hands-on experience at Witheford Reserve!

06 Aug 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Seed Exchange

Come along and meet other local gardeners for a chat - share your gardening stories, knowledge an...

06 Dec 2024

Orewa Christmas Twilight Market

Bring your roomiest sack and get your Christmas shopping sorted in one magical evening!

07 Dec 2024

Christmas Roller Disco

Put on your favourite holiday attire, lace up those skates, and glide to a mix of classic Christm...

07 Dec 2024

Preserving and Preparing for Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

Come along and get handy tips and creative recipes to reduce food waste over the Christmas period.

05 Oct 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Orewa Repair Cafe

Hey folks - come along to the next Repair Café event in Orewa!!