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Community 17 Nov 2020

Environment Forum a first for Ōrākei

The inaugural Environment Forum for Ōrākei Local Board was held earlier this month and has set the standard for an annual event going forward.

Environment 13 Nov 2020

Regional Pest Management Plan comes into effect

The new pest management plan is critical to the survival of the region’s native species, both plant and animal, which evolved in the absence of pests.

Waste 12 Nov 2020

An oasis in Ōtara

The Ōtara Kai Village group works with retailers and manufacturers to support locals and redistribute food that would otherwise go to waste.

Waste 12 Nov 2020

Illegal dumping turns green waste business red

A gardening business owner whose trucks were repeatedly dumping green waste in various sites around Auckland has been ordered to pay up by Waitākere District Court.

Dogs 12 Nov 2020

Toxic sea slug warning for Auckland beachgoers

While the occurrence of toxic sea slugs on Tāmaki Makaurau beaches has been sporadic over the years, Auckland Council’s Alcohol and Environmental Health Manager Mervyn Chetty says people should remain vigilant.

Policies / Regulations 11 Nov 2020

Explainer: Review of weed management in the road corridor

Auckland Council is reviewing how it manages weeds in the urban road corridor. Here are the top need-to-know facts.

Beaches 6 Nov 2020

Franklin beachgoers urged to help tackle littering

Beachgoers are being urged to adopt a "take it to the beach, take it home with you" attitude.

Community 6 Nov 2020

Hunua Falls loos win top cleanliness award

Kathleen Clemens's dedication to cleanliness has seen the toilets she maintains win Keep NZ Beautiful’s best loos 2020 award.

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.