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Waste 30 Jul 2021

More than 100 zero waste heroes celebrated at awards

The amazing stories of those working to reduce waste to landfill across Tāmaki Makaurau have been recognised at the 2021 Zero Waste Awards.

Environment 28 Jul 2021

Local students explore Lake Tomarata

Tomarata students love nothing more than learning outdoors and they got the opportunity earlier this month when they explored the special character of Wellsford’s Lake Tomarata.

Waste 28 Jul 2021

Half a million dollars available for great ideas on cutting waste

Auckland Council is offering grants of up to $50,000 as part of the $500,000 Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund / Te pūtea Whakamōkito Para me te Auahatanga.

Pest plants 28 Jul 2021

Myrtle Rust found on Aotea Great Barrier

Island residents asked to report sightings of Myrtle Rust which has now been discovered on Aotea Great Barrier

Kauri dieback 27 Jul 2021

Second kauri dieback offender fined for entering closed tracks

Auckland Council has been successful in bringing a second prosecution for breaches relating to closed tracks in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Manurewa beach water improving

The water quality at Manurewa beaches continues to improve.

Environment 21 Jul 2021

Safeswim spotlighted on global stage

Auckland Council’s Safeswim modelling programme has gained the attention of the World Health Organisation.

Environment 20 Jul 2021

Franklin work programmes adopted

Franklin Local Board has formally adopted its work programmes, which detail proposed activity across the area.

Events51 Results

08 Jun 2024 - 30 Jul 2024

Eskdale Restoration Champions with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience.

26 Jul 2024

Expressions of Climate Impact panel Discussion

Join us at Papakura Art Gallery for a panel discussion on the impacts of climate change.

27 Jul 2024

Plant-based living

Join us to hear about how removing animal products from our diet makes positive change for animal...

27 Jul 2024

re:generate Kids Market

An indoor market with 35+ stalls selling quality pre-loved baby and kid's gear, clothing, toys, b...

27 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Climate Action Conference 2024

Bring your friends, whānau, neighbours, colleagues and anyone else who'd like to attend for a jam...

27 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

The Climate Action Conference 2024

The Climate Action Conference is back and better and bigger than ever!

14 Jul 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Waitawa Regional Park Planting Day

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

26 Mar 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Community Chip Packet Project Strip Fusing

Join us with a sense of charitable camaraderie to help fuse clean chip packets together to create...