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Environment 21 Jan 2021

Myrtle rust finds its way into the Waitākere Ranges

The fungal disease Myrtle Rust has been discovered for the first time within the boundaries of the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.

Environment 20 Jan 2021

Warmer weather brings reminder to rural residents

As the dry summer days roll on, it’s a timely reminder to rural residents to think about water rainfall and their water usage.

Community 18 Jan 2021

Your suggestions for our regional parks

Aucklanders give their thoughts on our regional parks.

Environment 18 Jan 2021

Illegal dumping cleared from Weiti River

Litter was discovered and removed from underneath a small concrete dock accessible only by a rough narrow informal walkway or by boat.

Technology / Innovation 15 Jan 2021

Hays Creeks Dam returns

A long abandoned water treatment plant in the Hunua Ranges will soon be supplying millions of litres of water to Auckland's network, as Watercare returns the Hays Creek Dam to service.

Environment 14 Jan 2021

Volunteer helps restore Kōwhai Park

Tim Armitage carries out weed control in Kōwhai Park, where weeds lurk among its abundance of native flora and spectacular trees.

Waste 11 Jan 2021

Zero waste innovators get funding boost

Collectively, WMIF grant recipients will receive $649,256 for a range of projects designed to promote waste minimisation and reduce waste going to landfill.

Environment 11 Jan 2021

Water restrictions in Auckland

As of 11 January, water levels in Auckland’s nine water collection dams sit at 66.9 per cent.

Events36 Results

12 Nov 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Eskdale Regeneration Champions with Kaipātiki Project

Come and join Kaipātiki Project for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurtur...

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail - Auckland Botanic Gardens

The trail contains 10 fun stops with content for tamariki and adults, showing how we can all live...

26 Mar 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Community Chip Packet Project Strip Fusing

Join us with a sense of charitable camaraderie to help fuse clean chip packets together to create...

27 Nov 2024

Leaf Mould Workshop

Come along to Auckland Botanic Gardens for this workshop with Katrina Wolff.

21 Nov 2024 - 22 Dec 2024

The Year in Space 2024

See the highlights of the year, including the best astrophotography, stunning recent images and d...

29 Nov 2024

Bokashi Composting Talk

Learn how to turn your food scraps and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost.

29 Nov 2024

Into Ocean & Ice: An evening with the artists

Explore artwork inspired by Antarctica and the journeys of those who travelled there a century ap...

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...