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Community 14 Jun 2023

Little ones go large in moth plant hunt

Pest Free South Auckland's moth plant hunters have made a mountain of difference.

Waste 12 Jun 2023

The best of both worlds - compost and food scraps

While home composting is still the preferred option to treat food scraps, not all Aucklanders can compost and not all food scraps can be easily composted. Auckland Council’s food scraps collection service means that food scraps, which would end u...

Community 7 Jun 2023

Shoreline adaptation plans adopted

Plans to guide how Auckland Council coastal assets in the Franklin area are managed over the next century have been adopted.

Development 2 Jun 2023

Celebrating 1047 new city centre trees this Arbour Day

It’s Arbour Day on 5 June, the day that our majestic, silent, green, shade-givers and carbon absorbers get their time in the sun.

Environment 31 May 2023

Three social enterprises that are fighting plastic pollution

From fully recyclable packaging to local clean-up events, these Auckland-based social enterprises are helping the planet and its people.

Environment 31 May 2023

Attend a community tree planting day – it’s good for you and the planet

If you’re looking for a new way to boost your wellbeing, participating in a community tree planting day is a great option.

Community 31 May 2023

New board-funded EcoHub a win for Kaipātiki

Nearly 400 keen environmentalists have been through the doors of Kaipātiki Project’s new EcoHub since it opened late last year.

Community 31 May 2023

Waiheke board grants make it happen on the motu

Over $60,000 of funding has been delivered to 18 Waiheke community groups in Waiheke Local Board’s latest grants round. 

Events49 Results

26 Oct 2023

Moa that Shape Our Ngahere - with Kaipātiki Project

Moa became extinct in Aotearoa over 500 years ago, but their presence shaped our ngahere as we kn...

29 Sep 2023 - 24 Nov 2023

Rongoā Māori Hīkoi with Emma

Join us at your local park for an introduction into the wonderful world of Rongoā Māori. This hī...

28 Oct 2023

Felt Makers - Upcycled, Zero Waste Slippers

In this workshop you will be making your own super cosy felt slippers!

28 Oct 2023 - 29 Oct 2023

Albert-Eden Sustainable Garden Trail

Generations of the original family still lives on this site, the goal is to grow and feed the vil...

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.

01 Nov 2023 - 10 Jan 2024

Auckland Parks Mini Rangers

Join us, the Auckland Parks Mini Rangers, and Harry from Barefooted NZ as we explore your local p...

02 Nov 2023

The Great Big Rescued Food Cook-off

Gather your friends and colleagues to form a team of five or six, turning leftovers into culinary...

27 Sep 2023 - 11 Feb 2024

Circus in the Park - Mahuhu ki te Rangi Park

Join the amazing Circus In The Park team to play and learn circus skills like juggling, hula hoop...