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Environment 8 Mar 2023

Motorway truck fire: advice for neighbouring residents

Auckland Council’s Environmental Health specialists have spent the day visiting properties affected by this morning’s (Wednesday 8 March) truck fire on the southern motorway and have some advice for residents.

Environment 6 Mar 2023

Plant helps protect Waikato River

A $128million upgrade to the Pukekohe wastewater treatment plant positions the area for further growth, Franklin Ward Auckland Councillor Andy Baker says.

Development 2 Mar 2023

Howick members watch reservoir take shape

A new water reservoir being built at Redoubt Road will add millions of litres of capacity to the city's supply.

Conservation 21 Feb 2023

Marty 'nose' the importance of island biosecurity

While working the waterfront in the early hours of Sunday morning, Marty the English Springer’s nose began to twitch, and he knew something was amiss.

Conservation 20 Jan 2023

Plant assessment gives direction to council conservation

For the first time, Auckland Council has led an assessment of the threat status of vascular plants in the region using the New Zealand Threat Classification System. It’s a comprehensive look at the population size and trends of native species as w...

Environment 16 Jan 2023

Troops needed for war on moth plant

Moth plant is a pest that is taking hold across the city.

Environment 2 Jan 2023

Get on board – waste-wise tips for boaties

Auckland Council is appealing to boaties and leisure craft users to be waste-wise on the water this summer to conserve our oceans and coastlines.

Waste 28 Dec 2022

Waste and litter-busting tips

To keep our public spaces beautiful, Auckland Council is encouraging everyone to put litter in its place while out and about.

Events48 Results

01 Jul 2024 - 22 Jul 2024

Composting Workshops

Come and enjoy free workshops offering an introduction to easy ways of composting.

28 May 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

Planting Days 2024 with Kaipātiki Project

Join us as we expand and strengthen our local reserves with more native plants this year.

18 May 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Storytime - Onehunga Community Library

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

18 May 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Cinema Time for Kids

Get ready for adventure, laughter, and a magical time at the library!

27 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Kids Only Market

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

17 Feb 2024 - 16 Nov 2024

Auckland Central City Library Repair Cafe

To accommodate everyone, you will be able to see our volunteer repairers for 1 item at a time.

21 Jul 2024

EcoPlay Challenge: EcoConscious Accelerator Kickoff

Come join us at Mt Albert library for a free ten-week sustainable living program with Janani.

21 Jul 2024

Wenderholm Regional Park Planting Day

Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.