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Environment 1 Dec 2020

Whau Local Board calls to protect its green space

Whau Local Board is calling for a plan for the Whau area to maintain, provide and increase access to green spaces.

Waste 1 Dec 2020

A recipe for success in Papatoetoe

From the outside, the Papatoetoe Food Hub looks like a simple community garden with a food truck. But, behind the scenes is a revolutionary approach to how we dine, that sits at the nexus of zero waste and easy access to fresh food.

Environment 30 Nov 2020

Teens supreme winners at Auckland’s Mayoral Conservation Awards

Para Patrol was named the Penny Hulse Supreme Environment Award winner at this year’s Mayoral Conservation Awards.

Environment 30 Nov 2020

Helping hand for Franklin's waterways

Franklin Local Board has made grants that allow rural property owners to undertake work to protect waterways.

Environment 27 Nov 2020

Coordinating Aotea’s ecological success story

Aotea resident Taryn Wilks is on a mission to protect and enhance the island’s unique environment and ecology and is rallying others to be part of the journey.

Waste 27 Nov 2020

Careless waste disposal sparks fires

Hazardous gas cooker canisters and lithium batteries are on the rise in rubbish and recycling trucks in Auckland and causing fires at the Transfer Station as these materials are dumped.

Environment 26 Nov 2020

Auckland’s residential water restrictions to be adjusted for summer

From 14 December, residents will be able to use hand-held hoses fitted with trigger nozzles; though they are still urged to use water wisely as the city’s water shortage continues.

Environment 24 Nov 2020

Awakeri Wetlands Stage One opens

Mayor Goff said that the significant investment in the wetlands would prevent flooding and enable the development of new residential homes for around 15,000 people.

Events50 Results

08 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Grey Lynn Library - Ngā Tamariki o Matariki

Join us for these school holidays events.

06 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Devonport Library School Holiday Programme

Free school holiday activities for tamariki.