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Environment 8 Jun 2021

Auckland Council votes to protect Mount Eden pōhutukawa

A prominent pōhutukawa that could have been at risk after being omitted from the Notable Trees Schedule in error will now be protected.

Waste 1 Jun 2021

Celebrate your zero waste heroes

Calling all zero waste heroes - nominations open from 1 June for the 2021 Tāmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards, celebrating all those helping reduce waste to landfill across Auckland.

Environment 1 Jun 2021

Water and wastewater prices to increase from 1 July 2021

Prices for water and wastewater services in Auckland will increase by 7 per cent from 1 July 2021

Environment 28 May 2021

Council releases maps of areas susceptible to coastal erosion

Digital maps showing the areas of the 3200km Tāmaki Makaurau coastline that may be affected by coastal erosion will be available on the council’s online mapping platform from this weekend.

Environment 27 May 2021

Mission launched to save Papakura Stream

The Papakura Stream Restoration Project, which unites the Franklin, Papakura and Manurewa local boards together in one plan, has been launched with the help of industry, Conservation Volunteers NZ and private landowners.

Environment 25 May 2021

Scuttlers’ defence sinks following successful prosecution by Auckland Council

Two men have been found guilty of intentionally scuttling a boat in a marine reserve, following a successful prosecution by Auckland Council.

Environment 25 May 2021

End of fireworks sales at The Warehouse welcomed by Tūpuna Maunga Authority

The Tūpuna Maunga Authority welcomes the decision by The Warehouse to cease the sale of fireworks, announced Monday 24 May.

Environment 24 May 2021

Hundreds turn up for the Te Puhinui Big Clean 2021

Local whānau, community groups and businesses came out in force to participate in the ‘Te Puhinui Clean Up Day’ earlier this month.

Events96 Results

12 Feb 2026

Extreme drought resistance of grass - Public Talk

Come along for a public presentation from researchers at the University of Auckland about the bio...

12 Feb 2026 - 12 Mar 2026

Seniors give it a go

Friendly, fun activities designed for seniors to get active and social.

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.

18 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The heritage gardens at Highwic offer a vivid tapestry of seasonal colour as inspiration – from t...

20 Feb 2026

Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition by discovering innovative ways grasses are being integrate...

13 Dec 2025 - 21 Mar 2026

Basque Park Summer Series

Set in the park’s natural amphitheatre, the event will feature live music, roaming performers, ar...

25 Feb 2026

Pekapeka Tales: Uncovering Aotearoa’s Hidden Mammals

Join us to uncover the surprising musical lives of these elusive creatures and what their songs r...

28 Feb 2026

Helensville A&P Show

Don't miss the indoor displays of baking, horticulture, floral art, preserves, arts & crafts, Mao...