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Parks / Outdoors 4 Dec 2020

Ambury regional park amongst world’s best

Ambury regional park has received a Silver Award at the International Large Urban Parks Awards (2020).

14-24 year olds 3 Dec 2020

Pair share path for new voices

Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and Franklin Local Board member Logan Soole are among the 12 percent of the country's elected members under 40. Before last year's elections that number was just 6 percent.

Waste 3 Dec 2020

Upgrade to recycling facility keeps plastics in NZ

New optical sorting equipment, installed in Auckland Council’s Visy recycling facility, will keep more plastic recycling in New Zealand instead of relying on international markets, Auckland Council announced today.

Environment 2 Dec 2020

Mahurangi waterways receive financial lifeline

Auckland Council and Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust have signed a relationship agreement to design and deliver the Mahurangi East Land Restoration Programme.

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.

Events36 Results

30 Nov 2024

Stories from young Antarctic explorers

Join the young explorers and artists of our latest exhibition, Into Ocean & Ice.

30 Nov 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Microphotography with Peregrin Hyde

Get ready to blow up the tiny secrets of our universe!

02 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

Composting Workshops

Come and enjoy free workshops offering an introduction to easy ways of composting.

02 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

E-Waste Collection Day

Drop off your unwanted electronic products during this drive-thru event.

28 Sep 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Repair & Share

We offer diagnosis and repair (where possible) of small electrical items, clothing and textiles,...

31 Aug 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

DEANZ Repair Café - New Lynn

Come along to the Repair Café at the New Lynn Community Centre to get your items repaired for FREE.

18 May 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Storytime - Onehunga Community Library

Delight as our librarians, and occasionally authors or special guests, share enchanting tales.

02 Dec 2024

Preserving & Preparing for Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

Come along and get handy tips and creative recipes to reduce food waste over Christmas.