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Conservation 27 Mar 2023

Autumn health check for Hunua Ranges kauri begins

Hunua Ranges ready for a health check in the hope it will confirm the forest is still free of the deadly kauri dieback disease

Cleaning up our environment 27 Mar 2023

Students tackling climate change

A group of Auckland schools are coming up with strategies to help tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions, and create a more sustainable future for New Zealand.

Environment 21 Mar 2023

Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival is back

Climate action will be top of the agenda when the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival returns this March. With an impressive programme of events, the aim of the festival is to build awareness and create localised solutions for climate action.

Environment 16 Mar 2023

Strains on drains in the rains

Failings in the rural stormwater networks during Cyclone Gabrielle and earlier flooding added to the impact on Franklin’s road network, Auckland Transport has been told.

Environment 14 Mar 2023

Aucklanders reminded to keep waterways on private property maintained

More than 80 per cent of the waterways in Auckland flow through private property and must be maintained by the landowner.

Environment 13 Mar 2023

New rukenga kai (food scraps) collection about to roll out in Auckland

Auckland Council’s food scraps collection service – rukenga kai, which translates to food cast onward - is about to begin with Waitakere residents scheduled to have bins delivered in the first week of April.

Environment 10 Mar 2023

Waiheke residents advised to avoid black algae

Auckland Council is asking the public to avoid black algae present on three Waiheke beaches ahead of a clean-up operation.

Environment 8 Mar 2023

Motorway truck fire: advice for neighbouring residents

Auckland Council’s Environmental Health specialists have spent the day visiting properties affected by this morning’s (Wednesday 8 March) truck fire on the southern motorway and have some advice for residents.

Events43 Results

24 Jun 2023 - 25 Jun 2023

Free Guided Rides - Westgate

Bring a picnic, or grab a coffee and have a play.

29 Apr 2023 - 25 Nov 2023

New Lynn Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.

25 Jun 2023 - 02 Jul 2023

Mutukāroa / Hamlins Hill Regional Park Planting Day

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

27 Jun 2023

Red Hill Pest-Free Morning Tea

Join us for a Red Hill Pest-Free Morning Tea hosted by the Beautification Trust to learn about how to keep your home free from pesky rodents! We'll be serving free morning tea f...