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Environment 17 Dec 2015

Oma rāpeti! Protecting our maunga from pests

The Tūpuna Maunga (ancestral mountains) or volcanic cones represent some of the most significant cultural, archaeological and geological places in Auckland.

Environment 11 Dec 2015

Macleans College students win environment award

Howick Local Board, in association with the council's Local Parks South, applaud the Maclean’s College Enviro Group for being the overall winner of the Ros Nicholson Award for Native Ecology.

Rates 11 Dec 2015

Ask Auckland Council – but not about everything!

If in doubt, ask Auckland Council. That seems to be the thought of many Aucklanders who, when they’re in an unusual or sticky situation, believe the council will have the answer.

Environment 11 Dec 2015

Community recycling centre planned for Albert-Eden

A site in the Albert-Eden Local Board area is to be a new resource recovery facility.

Environment 9 Dec 2015

Weed-killing beetles on a mission

Nearly 400 beetles were released into a Birkenhead reserve this week with one mission.

Environment 7 Dec 2015

Auckland free of Queensland fruit fly

MPI has confirmed that Auckland is now free of the Queensland fruit fly.

Community 1 Dec 2015

Flaxing lyrical about Pā harakeke

A project that weaves together traditional practices and environmental benefits is under way at Walmer Reserve in Point Chevalier.

Environment 30 Nov 2015

Parks go smokefree in Upper Harbour

Upper Harb​our Local Board has moved to make its 10 most popular local parks and reserves smokefree.

Events51 Results

16 Nov 2024

Calling All Bike Mechanics & Enthusiasts with Kaipātiki Project

Come join us for a day of hands-on action, community spirit, and pedal-powered fun!

16 Nov 2024 - 17 Nov 2024

Go Green Expo 2024

Get inspired to live that healthy lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of.

17 Nov 2024

The Browns Bay Great Big Rescued Food Cook-off

The Great Big Rescued Food Cook-off is coming to the Bays. Don your aprons and get ready for an e...

22 Nov 2024

Gibbs Farm Visit

Join us for a rare opportunity to experience this private art collection on a Gibbs Farm Visit.

30 Nov 2024

DIY Bokashi Workshop - Glenfield Library

Learn all about the art of Bokashi Ferment Composting, and make your own DIY Bokashi bucket to ta...

02 Dec 2024

Preserving & Preparing for Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

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

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.

27 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Kids Only Market

Games, dolls, books, and baking will all be swapped or sold.