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Protecting Auckland's environment
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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.
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Cottage to make way for bush
As much material as possible will be reused when Butterworth House comes down so the land can become part of Kirk's Bush.
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Auckland officially recognised as a Tree City of the World
“Trees are important to people, no matter what country they are from or what language they speak."
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Not your dumping ground
People dumping tyres illegally, are cautioned to tread carefully, with possible fines up to $30,000 for offenders.
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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.
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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.
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Reptilian residents living in shady circumstances
How well do you know your neighbours?
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Save our Backyard Birdsong
Easy to follow DIY videos on what you can do in your backyard to save our backyard birdsong.
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re:generate Kids Market
An indoor market with 35+ stalls selling quality pre-loved baby and kid's gear, clothing, toys, b...
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Climate Action Conference 2024
Bring your friends, whānau, neighbours, colleagues and anyone else who'd like to attend for a jam...
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18th Annual Estuary Art and Ecology Awards
Explore the ecological value of this vital waterway and encourage action against its pollution.
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Storytime - Onehunga Community Library
Delight as our librarians, and occasionally authors or special guests, share enchanting tales.
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Waitawa Regional Park Planting Day
Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.
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Garden Club
Learn more about Papatūānuku (Mother Earth) and how to tend to her garden bed.
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Grow Your Own Food Workshops
Join permaculture expert Ben Zhang to learn the best methods for growing your own kai this Winter...
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Eskdale Restoration Champions with Kaipātiki Project
Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience.