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Environment 18 Jul 2022

Celebrating Matariki with an environmental twist

Seven organisations received grants through partner organisation Community Waitākere for events to celebrate Matariki and the environment.

Climate action 15 Jul 2022

Cutting Auckland Council’s own emissions

They say change starts from within, and that’s the approach Auckland Council is applying to cutting its corporate carbon emissions.

Waste 14 Jul 2022

Grants for zero-waste champions up for grabs

Have you got a clever idea for cutting waste? Auckland Council is offering grants of up to $50,000 as part of the annual Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.

Policies / Regulations 11 Jul 2022

One more week to have your say on how we manage Auckland’s freshwater

Auckland Council is calling on Aucklanders to give their feedback on how the region's freshwater should be managed. Consultation closes 17 July.

Environment 10 Jul 2022

Opinion: The cost of our transport emissions

On Wednesday, the Ministry for the Environment released the results of latest Health and Air Pollution in New Zealand (HAPINZ) study.

Beaches 5 Jul 2022

Renewed Weymouth Wharf opens

A renewed Weymouth Wharf, popular jumping off and fishing spot, has opened.

Environment 4 Jul 2022

$174,000 for Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Protection Programme

Waitākere Ranges Local Board has approved $174,000 in funding for a programme of works to help protect the Heritage Area.

Environment 1 Jul 2022

Prepare to repair

The fix-it skills of Repair Café volunteers stop about 90 kilograms of waste going into landfill every time the community-led event is held.

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...