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Environment 17 May 2023

Greater protection for Auckland’s most productive land

Protections to preserve Auckland’s highly productive land for growing vegetables, fruits, and other primary production uses, have recently strengthened, helping to safeguard this resource.

Conservation 15 May 2023

Auckland Council fells Waitākere Tree Services in court

Notable tree in Manukau Road removed without resource consent.

Community 11 May 2023

Ōtara clean up Sunday united to tackle climate change

When members of a young adult volunteer group decided to get their hands dirty to support the Green Earth clean-up campaign, they made a pile of difference – several piles.

Community 9 May 2023

Ecobulb home energy saver project a winner

Auckland Council has partnered with energy-efficient lightbulb producers Ecobulb to help struggling Auckland households save on their power bills.

Development 4 May 2023

City shaping strategy gets approval for consultation

Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee today approved a draft strategy for how Tāmaki Makaurau should grow and change over the next 30 years, which will go out for public consultation on Tuesday 6 June.  

Waste 4 May 2023

Six things you can’t put in your recycling bin

Reducing landfill is a great cause your whole household can get behind. However, it’s important to know what can be recycled in your kerbside bins and what needs to be taken elsewhere – or put straight in the rubbish.

Development 4 May 2023

Solid progress on $52 million wastewater upgrades

With four 175,000-litre storage tanks now buried underground and the gravity main over halfway complete, stage one of the $52 million shovel-ready Dunkirk Road wastewater upgrade is on track to meet its completion in September next year.

Waste 4 May 2023

The best of both worlds - compost and food scraps

While home composting is still the preferred option to treat food scraps, not all Aucklanders can compost and not all food scraps can be easily composted. Auckland Council’s food scraps collection service means that food scraps, which would end up in landfill where they create harmful greenhouse gases, will now be used for renewable energy and fertiliser to grow more food sustainably.

Events43 Results

20 Jun 2023

New Residents Pot Luck Pub Quiz

A fabulous winter warm-up with delicious dishes, fun activities and on the spot prizes.

22 Jun 2023

Eye on Nature Wearable Arts Fashion Show 2023

Witness the talent of Auckland's most promising young designers and master up-cyclers as their creations grace the catwalk.

24 Jun 2023

Tree Benefits Workshop

The attendees will be able to discover more about the wide range of environmental services and benefits that trees provide in our daily lives.

24 Jun 2023

Waipapa Stream Restoration, Parnell - with Kaipātiki Project

Spread the word and invite your friends to join us on this meaningful journey towards a greener future.

24 Jun 2023 - 25 Jun 2023

Free Guided Rides - Westgate

Bring a picnic, or grab a coffee and have a play.

29 Apr 2023 - 25 Nov 2023

New Lynn Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.

25 Jun 2023 - 02 Jul 2023

Mutukāroa / Hamlins Hill Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

27 Jun 2023

Red Hill Pest-Free Morning Tea

Join us for a Red Hill Pest-Free Morning Tea hosted by the Beautification Trust to learn about how to keep your home free from pesky rodents! We'll be serving free morning tea f...