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Environment 4 Mar 2022

Hauraki Gulf Forum adopts advocacy position on updating and strengthening the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act

Over the past nine months, the Hauraki Gulf Forum has undertaken an internal review on whether the 22-year-old Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act, and the Marine Park and Forum it created, remain fit for purpose.

Environment 25 Feb 2022

A little love goes a long way to get rid of those weeds

Piha resident Dr Jill Poulston is systematically weeding in the bush near her home, supported by family, friends and a Love Your Neighbourhood grant from Waitākere Ranges Local Board. 

Environment 18 Feb 2022

Local Eco Festival highlights simple actions for positive change

Sustainable living and simple actions in daily life that over time have a positive impact on the environment are the focus of the locally-led Eco Festival in Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa.

Environment 16 Feb 2022

'Ruru' wins award at 2021 New Zealand Spatial Excellence Awards

Auckland Council’s Environmental Services team has taken out top honour for Environment and Sustainability at the 2021 New Zealand Spatial Excellence Awards.

Cleaning up our environment 15 Feb 2022

Septic tank system flush with success

New system helps protect waterways from septic tank contamination

Waste 14 Feb 2022

Love food, hate waste? Apply for a grant today

Are you passionate about food and sustainability? Do you have a great initiative on how to reduce food waste in Auckland?

Environment 4 Feb 2022

Protecting the Hauraki Gulf

Help us protect the Hauraki Gulf now and for future generations.

Events54 Results

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.

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...

12 Feb 2026

Extreme drought resistance of grass - Public Talk

Come along for a public presentation from researchers at the University of Auckland about the bio...

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.

18 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The heritage gardens at Highwic offer a vivid tapestry of seasonal colour as inspiration – from t...