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Educational 20 Jan 2016

Auckland Zoo welcomes rare red panda cubs

Auckland Zoo is celebrating the arrival of two Nepalese red panda cubs

Environment 19 Jan 2016

New recycling drop-off points for Franklin

Auckland Council has finalised arrangements for two new recycling drop-off points for Franklin residents, open for business this month.

Environment 19 Jan 2016

Rare parakeet chicks hatch at Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo’s orange-fronted parakeet pair have hatched five little chicks and they're growing up fast.

Cycling 14 Jan 2016

More people than ever cycling to the city from the west

The number of people cycling into Auckland's city centre from the west for work or study is increasing.

Parks / Outdoors 13 Jan 2016

Hopping mad over growing rabbit problem

Rabbit numbers have grown rapidly at Western Springs Lakeside Park, prompting council staff to look at how to best manage the problem.

Environment 23 Dec 2015

Good COP, Bad COP: Where did the historic Paris agreement land?

Some say the Paris agreement is “the world’s greatest diplomatic success”. Some say it doesn’t go far enough. Since I’ve read the text (and was in Paris), here’s my take on where things landed.

Environment 23 Dec 2015

Auckland’s climate change effort acknowledged on world stage

Auckland has been admitted to the world’s leading local government climate change action group, C40.

Environment 21 Dec 2015

Zoo tales: Release the skinks!

This week on Zoo Tales, Auckland Zoo travels to Rotoroa Island to release 80 shore skinks.

Events41 Results

07 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2024

Composting Workshops

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser.

18 May 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Storytime - Onehunga Community Library

Delight as our librarians, and occasionally authors or special guests, share enchanting tales.

15 Sep 2024

Maraetai Predator Control, Bait and Trap event

We will be in Maraetai on Sunday 15th September, from 10am – 11am, with a bait and trap day. We’l...

10 Jun 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Garden Club

Learn more about Papatūānuku (Mother Earth) and how to tend to her garden bed.

13 Aug 2024 - 29 Oct 2024

Eskdale Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience.

19 Sep 2024

Sprout to Plate: A Microgreens Growing Workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home.

21 Sep 2024

Stream Care Lyford Reserve

Lyford Reserve is an oasis for native birds in the heart of Sunnynook. Join a community of locals...

21 Sep 2024

Tāmaki Estuary Environmental Expo

We are excited to invite groups, organisations and individuals to participate in the upcoming Tām...