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Protecting Auckland's environment

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Environment 18 Apr 2023

Aucklanders carbon impact 15 per cent higher than fellow New Zealanders

Auckland has much work to do to reduce its carbon footprint

Community 18 Apr 2023

Grant helps grow kids love for nature

Interest in nature has grown at Edmonton Primary School with an environmental initiative thanks to the Love Your Neighbourhood grant provided by EcoMatters. 

Environment 17 Apr 2023

How your food scraps can help the planet

Discover different eco-friendly ways to dispose of your food scraps and make a difference to Auckland's future.

Environment 12 Apr 2023

Local groups pitch in to preserve Whau’s native habitat

Friends of Kurt Brehmer Walkway, a local conservation group, is an example of achieving positive outcomes through protecting and restoring native wildlife and plants.

Transport 11 Apr 2023

Howick Local Board feedback on Eastern Busway plans

Plans for stage two of the Eastern Busway project continue to be supported by Howick Local Board, who have also called for consideration and mitigations to minimise disruption to the community during construction, in formal feedback submission to the project.

Conservation 11 Apr 2023

Two thumb-sized mammals now regionally threatened

In new findings, two species of nocturnal bats, the size of a thumb and the weight of an AA battery, are now known to be regionally threatened.

Climate action 4 Apr 2023

Local board takes action against climate change

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board adopts action plan, setting a pathway for its community to adapt to impacts of climate change.

Climate action 29 Mar 2023

Less pollution thanks to electric trucks

The streets of Māngere are not only quieter, they are less polluted thanks to Watercare's new electric trucks.

Events40 Results

01 Apr 2023 - 01 Jun 2024

Pukekohe Repair Café

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

02 Jul 2023

Stillwater Reserve Planting Day, Hibiscus and Bays

This event promises a fulfilling day of planting native trees and shrubs to restore and protect the precious ecosystem of Stillwater Reserve.

02 Jul 2023 - 23 Jul 2023

Waitawa Regional Park Planting Day

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

07 Jul 2023

Orewa Twilight Mid Winter Christmas Market

Food trucks, live music, crafters, creators & great vibe to warm your bones!

09 Jul 2023

Orewa Artisan Market

Come along, and browse the stalls; you will find something unique, something for yourself or a gift for someone else.

15 Jul 2023

Silverdale War Memorial Park Planting Day

Join us for a fun-filled day to give back to nature and create a greener future.

16 Jul 2023

Puketāpapa Manu Aute Kite Day 2023

Bring your own kite to fly, or watch some of the large-scale kites on display.

07 Apr 2023 - 01 Dec 2023

Te Atatū South Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you for free.