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Cleaning up our environment 28 Oct 2022

Auckland Council awarded sizable fine in case against chemical company

The Penrose company who spilled more than 8000 litres of methyl methacrylate down a stormwater drain and into an open channel leading to the Manukau Harbour, in February 2021, was fined $112,000 in the Auckland District Court yesterday.

Environment 20 Oct 2022

Clean energy on Aotea gets a $130,000 boost

Four different groups have been given funding to increase their use of solar energy in Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board’s most recent Capital Grant allocations.

Dogs 17 Oct 2022

Conservation dog convention will have noses to the ground

There’s 'paws’ for celebration this week as Auckland Council’s biosecurity dog team gather with their counterparts from the Department of Conservation and private contractors across the country, for a 'nose to tail' convention.

Environment 6 Oct 2022

Don’t be a dumper – help protect our environment

Illegal dumping is damaging the environment as well as being an eyesore and the council is asking people to do the right thing and dispose of their waste properly.

Environment 3 Oct 2022

Strengthened collaboration between Auckland’s Regional Parks and the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park a welcome step forward

Hauraki Gulf Forum Co-Chairs Nicola MacDonald and Pippa Coom have welcomed the adoption of Auckland Council’s new Regional Parks Management Plan (RPMP), which will see strengthened collaboration between Auckland’s Regional Parks and the Hauraki Gu...

Environment 30 Sep 2022

Kororā/little penguin population gets boost from local board

Sick kororā/little penguins found washed up on North Shore beaches will soon be rehabilitated with help from a Devonport-Takapuna local board grant.

Council news 28 Sep 2022

New plants for Puhinui Reserve as Auckland Council increases tree canopy in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council has kicked off the recent $13.3 million funding for tree planting across the next decade with a commemorative planting day at Puhinui Reserve.

Climate action 23 Sep 2022

Applications sought for Auckland climate grants

From Monday 26 September, Auckland Council will be accepting applications from organisations and community groups in the Auckland region for the newly created Auckland Climate Grant programme.

Events54 Results

20 Feb 2026

Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

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

28 Feb 2026

Natural history of New Zealand flowers

Join author Phil Garnock-Jones for a talk about the wonderful world of NZ flowers, with plenty of...

03 Mar 2026

Witheford Reserve Regeneration Working Bee

Led by an expert ecologist, we work alongside a group of volunteers to regenerate this special re...

15 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Seasonal fridge pickle workshop

Bring along any veggies you have access to, plus clean jars with lids and you’ll go home with pre...

21 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2026

Meet your neighbours and discuss what local solutions to climate change we can take together, for...

07 May 2026

Seed Saving Workshop

Discover practical techniques to collect, store and plant seeds that keep your garden thriving se...