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Conservation 5 Jun 2024

Supporting the environment for a greener future

It’s a big week for conservation around the globe, with World Environment Day on 5 June and World Ocean Day on 8 June.

Community 27 May 2024

Not your dumping ground

People dumping tyres illegally, are cautioned to tread carefully, with possible fines up to $30,000 for offenders.

Environment 27 May 2024

Waitākere Ranges Climate Action Plan consultation open now

Residents in Waitākere Ranges are being urged to give feedback on a revised Local Climate Action Plan that identifies ways to cut emissions and enable community resilience.

Waste 21 May 2024

Rubbish truck fires from lithium batteries on the rise

Nine recycling and rubbish trucks have caught fire in Auckland in the first three months of the year compared with 13 for the whole of last year.

Pest Free 17 May 2024

Save our Backyard Birdsong

Easy to follow DIY videos on what you can do in your backyard to save our backyard birdsong.

Community 15 May 2024

Winter plantings to expand native forest cover

Remarkable works have begun in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board area, aiming to boost the natural forest cover.

Environment 13 May 2024

Two new sites of exotic caulerpa confirmed in the Hauraki Gulf

As announced by MPI, exotic caulerpa has recently been confirmed at two new locations – the Mokohinau Islands and Rakino Island.

Events96 Results

12 Feb 2026

Extreme drought resistance of grass - Public Talk

Come along for a public presentation from researchers at the University of Auckland about the bio...

12 Feb 2026 - 12 Mar 2026

Seniors give it a go

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

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.

18 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The heritage gardens at Highwic offer a vivid tapestry of seasonal colour as inspiration – from t...

20 Feb 2026

Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition by discovering innovative ways grasses are being integrate...

13 Dec 2025 - 21 Mar 2026

Basque Park Summer Series

Set in the park’s natural amphitheatre, the event will feature live music, roaming performers, ar...

25 Feb 2026

Pekapeka Tales: Uncovering Aotearoa’s Hidden Mammals

Join us to uncover the surprising musical lives of these elusive creatures and what their songs r...

28 Feb 2026

Helensville A&P Show

Don't miss the indoor displays of baking, horticulture, floral art, preserves, arts & crafts, Mao...