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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

10 Jun 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Garden Club

Learn more about Papatūānuku (Mother Earth) and how to tend to her garden bed.

05 Nov 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Witheford Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Get involved and join Kaipātiki Project for a hands-on experience at Witheford Reserve!

06 Aug 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Seed Exchange

Come along and meet other local gardeners for a chat - share your gardening stories, knowledge an...

04 Dec 2024

Drop and Learn: Botanical Sculptures

Learn how perennial plants can be used to bring colour, texture, and style into your garden.

05 Dec 2024 - 11 Dec 2024

Composting Workshops

Come and learn how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser.

06 Dec 2024

Orewa Christmas Twilight Market

Bring your roomiest sack and get your Christmas shopping sorted in one magical evening!

07 Dec 2024

Christmas Roller Disco

Put on your favourite holiday attire, lace up those skates, and glide to a mix of classic Christm...

07 Dec 2024

Preserving and Preparing for Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

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