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Waste 1 Oct 2020

Get funding for your zero waste idea

The deadline to apply for funding is 30 September. Send us your zero waste ideas today.

Environment 30 Sep 2020

Have your say on how we manage Auckland's regional parks

Aucklanders can have their say on the future management of regional parks with consultation opening today on updates to our Regional Parks Management Plan.

Environment 29 Sep 2020

Auckland’s tree canopy cover grows by 60 hectares

Between 2013 and 2018 average urban ngahere (forest) canopy cover across Auckland increased by about 60 hectares, an area equivalent to around 60 sports fields.

Waste 28 Sep 2020

Tāmaki Makaurau para kore

Programmes grounded in te ao Māori are helping Auckland to go zero-waste with WMIF funding.

Community 25 Sep 2020

Southern boards take new path

Auckland's three most southern local boards, Manurewa, Papakura and Franklin, have all incorporated Māori outcomes into their plans for the future.

Environment 25 Sep 2020

Student kaitiaki wanted to work in the best work environment in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council is on the lookout for 14 student rangers to join the regional parks team for a three-month paid internship this summer.

Community 25 Sep 2020

Tamariki connecting with nature through gardening on Waiheke

Waiheke Island Playcentre benefits from Environmental Grant.

Environment 25 Sep 2020

Environmental projects get support on Aotea / Great Barrier Island

Projects will address ecological and biosecurity challenges on the island and see improvements to freshwater systems.

Events50 Results

03 Aug 2024

Planting for resilience: water sensitive design

Join landscape architect Nick Robinson who will discuss water sensitive design features such as g...

03 Aug 2024

Sponge Cities: resilient landscapes and water sensitive design

Join landscape architect Nick Robinson who will discuss water sensitive design features such as g...

04 May 2024 - 03 Aug 2024

Ark in the Park - online induction

Learn how you can help with predator control and habitat restoration.

04 Aug 2024

EcoPlay Challenge: All Food All In

Join Janani, founder of EcoPlay Challenge in a free fun workshop and learn simple steps to reduce...

02 Jun 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Tāwharanui Regional Park Planting Day

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

05 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

Composting Workshops - August

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!

08 Aug 2024

Abundant citrus - creative recipes and DIY cleaning products

With citrus abundant at this time of year, come along to this free workshop to find out all the t...

10 Aug 2024

From Tiny Seeds to Tasty Feasts: A Microgreen Growing Workshop

Join us in the world of microgreens, sprouts, and homegrown salads in this interactive workshop.