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Environment 14 Apr 2022

Eco-friendly toilet providing double benefit at Phyllis Reserve

A rainwater harvesting system at a new toilet block at Phyllis Reserve is delivering a double benefit.

Environment 14 Apr 2022

Update on Ōrewa’s coastal defences

Each area of the Ōrewa coastline faces its own challenges and the council’s response to managing these challenges will be tailored to suit.

Environment 11 Apr 2022

An end to dumping at Van Dammes

Steps are being taken to stop illegal dumping at Van Dammes Lagoon in Mount Wellington.

Environment 11 Apr 2022

Be storm ready this winter

Recent storm events that bought flash flooding to the Auckland region are a timely reminder that the likelihood is high of more of these events occurring as we move towards winter.

Community 6 Apr 2022

Weed amnesty a must for Waiheke

Waiheke is a network of reserves and treasured greenspaces, but the threat from invasive plant species is constant and the community is being called on to help.

Environment 5 Apr 2022

Plan being developed to guide management of coastal hazards at Little Shoal Bay

Your input wanted on plan to guide management of coastal hazards at Wai Manawa / Little Shoal Bay Reserve.

Conservation 5 Apr 2022

EDWard and his dotterel mates tagged for research

Two pairs of Northern New Zealand dotterels have taken up residence at Wynyard Point on land formerly occupied by the old tank farm, a site they’ve judged a prime nesting habitat.

Environment 29 Mar 2022

Responding to the water-related impacts of climate change

Auckland Council is developing a 100-year adaptive policy to address how we respond to hazards caused by too much water

Events97 Results

29 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Giant Mud Kitchen

Squish, and explore the joy of messy play outdoors.

30 Jan 2026

Rangatahi natural skin care

Bring your curiosity, your mates, and get ready to mix, blend, and glow up, naturally.

31 Jan 2026

Nature’s Pharmacy: Exploring medicinal plants of summer

In this session, we will go over 4-5 different medicinal plants that are ready to be harvested du...

31 Jan 2026

Seed Ball Workshop: Help Our Pollinators

Create “throw and grow” seed balls at Parnell Library in this fun, eco-friendly craft session hel...

16 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

Grow Your Own Greens

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

01 Feb 2026

World Wetland Day Festival

Explore, play, and discover at Matuku Link – a free, family-friendly day of wildlife, wetlands, c...

06 Feb 2026

Forest bathing

Slow down and step away from the noise of daily life with this nourishing Forest Bathing experience.

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Textile Tuesday

Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.