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Community 10 Aug 2021

Papakura urban tree cover increases

Papakura's urban tree coverage is rising slowly and the local board chair says that's a step in the right direction.

Waste 5 Aug 2021

Iconic event brings zero waste to center stage

The ASB Polyfest Auckland Secondary Schools Māori & Pacific Islands Cultural Festival has succeeded in saving tonnes of waste from going into landfill.

Environment 2 Aug 2021

Beautification Trust launches four new ways to help community

Four new schemes will help the Beautification Trust assist local groups.

Environment 30 Jul 2021

Celebrating our amazing rangers

31 July is World Ranger Day and is a chance for us all to say thank you to our incredible parks people.

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.

Events36 Results

30 Nov 2024

DIY Bokashi Workshop - Glenfield Library

Learn all about the art of Bokashi Ferment Composting, and make your own DIY Bokashi bucket to ta...

30 Nov 2024

Stories from young Antarctic explorers

Join the young explorers and artists of our latest exhibition, Into Ocean & Ice.

30 Nov 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Microphotography with Peregrin Hyde

Get ready to blow up the tiny secrets of our universe!

02 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Composting Workshops

Come and enjoy free workshops offering an introduction to easy ways of composting.

02 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

E-Waste Collection Day

Drop off your unwanted electronic products during this drive-thru event.

28 Sep 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Repair & Share

We offer diagnosis and repair (where possible) of small electrical items, clothing and textiles,...

31 Aug 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

DEANZ Repair Café - New Lynn

Come along to the Repair Café at the New Lynn Community Centre to get your items repaired for FREE.

18 May 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Storytime - Onehunga Community Library

Delight as our librarians, and occasionally authors or special guests, share enchanting tales.