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Waste 30 Mar 2021

Be a tidy Kiwi neighbour this summer

There are better ways to find a new home for unwanted items instead of leaving them outside hoping someone will wander by and take them.

Waste 24 Mar 2021

Turn over a new leaf and start composting

Now is a great time to start your home composting routine.

Waste 17 Mar 2021

Construction begins on Onehunga’s Community Recycling Centre

It’s going to be easier than ever for Aucklanders to re-home their unwanted items when the Onehunga Community Recycling Centre opens later this year.

Environment 15 Mar 2021

Locals grow a food forest in Puketāpapa

Waikowhai locals have formed a new EcoNeighbourhood group and are working towards starting a food forest in the area.

Environment 10 Mar 2021

Connecting with our seas during Seaweek

Aucklanders have an appreciation of their environment and enjoy a strong connection to the sea. But with enjoyment comes a sense of responsibility.

Environment 2 Mar 2021

Feral pigs close to eradication on Waiheke

A feral pig control programme on Waiheke has successfully reached a point where eradication is possible thanks to support from Ngāti Pāoa and other landowners and the Natural Environment Targeted Rate.

Environment 26 Feb 2021

From crumbs to compost in Albert-Eden

Two local groups are showing how to turn organic waste and leftover food crumbs into useful compost.

Beaches 24 Feb 2021

Weymouth boat ramp open for use

Manurewa Local Board has completed its upgrade of the Weymouth boat ramp, guaranteeing continued access to the waters of the Pahurehure Inlet and Manukau Harbour.

Events96 Results

16 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2026

Pick Up Play

Join in spontaneous games and activities designed for everyone.

17 Jan 2026

Silent disco kids adventures

Families can join together, or children can set off on their own themed adventure through the Auc...

17 Jan 2026 - 07 Feb 2026

Pop Up Play

Jump into fun, interactive activities popping up around your community.

17 Jan 2026 - 22 Feb 2026

Wild Streets Festival of Play

Celebrate play, creativity, and movement in your local streets.

17 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

Young Guns Skate School

Learn skating skills and confidence in a fun, youth-focused setting.

19 Jan 2026

Grow your own microgreens workshop

Discover how simple, fun and rewarding it can be to grow fresh, nutritious microgreens right at h...

21 Jan 2026

Summer Pruning Demonstration

Strategic light pruning during summer helps keep your fruit trees compact and easy to harvest, wh...

21 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Silent Disco

Dance, move, and enjoy music in a unique headphone-powered party.