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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

05 Oct 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Orewa Repair Cafe

Hey folks - come along to the next Repair Café event in Orewa!! 

07 Sep 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Pukekohe Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you for FREE.

27 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Kids Only Market

Games, dolls, books, and baking will all be swapped or sold.

10 Aug 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Reserve Care Morning

Come and join local volunteers and get involved in some amazing restoration of an important fresh...

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market. 

14 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Te Ara Awataha Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Help Kaipātiki Project form a new volunteer team dedicated to Te Ara Awataha!

14 Dec 2024

Craft your own natural skincare

This will be a fun, hands-on workshop and a chance to work with a natural skincare professional.

18 Dec 2024

Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

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