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Environment 10 Nov 2022

Manurewa welcomes new Community Recycling Centre

Auckland’s newest Community Recycling Centre in Manurewa is now open and is focussing on reusing and repurposing unwanted household items to keep them out of landfill.

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 28 Oct 2022

Stream plan a win for Manurewa environment

Concrete channels will go as part of a stream regeneration plan around Blackgate Reserve in Manurewa.

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 Gulf Marine Park.

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.

Events110 Results

02 Apr 2023

DIY Bokashi Composting Workshop - New Lynn

Judy Keats will demonstrate Bokashi composting and how to create your own system, which you can take home with you.

02 Apr 2023

Surfdale Food Forest Working Bee – EcoFest

All are welcome; bring snacks to share for morning tea!

02 Apr 2023

Visible Mending Workshop with Cher– EcoFest

Come and learn different visible mending techniques with Cher so you can keep wearing your favourite garment and save it from going to landfill.

02 Apr 2023

Waiheke Collective Pestival – EcoFest

Join us for a fun and educational day celebrating Waiheke’s journey to a healthy and thriving natural environment.

20 Mar 2023 - 03 Apr 2023

Native Plant Nursery Workshop

The seeds you nurture will be used in stream restoration projects in the local area.

04 Apr 2023

DIY Cleaning Products Workshop

Learn how to make DIY cleaning products!

05 Apr 2023

Baby In Sync: The emotionally connected baby

Learn the practical, financial and environmental benefits of having a nappy-free, or partially nappy-free, baby or toddler.

05 Apr 2023

Conservation Conversations: Backyard Conservation

We aim to bring cultures together and share conservation knowledge/experience!