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Waste 8 Jun 2020

New recycling wheelie bins on their way for Waiheke

Changes to Auckland Council’s roadside waste collection services on Waiheke are now underway. The new rubbish and recycling collection services are designed to reduce waste to landfill and align more closely with services delivered across the region.

Environment 5 Jun 2020

Protecting the Puhinui from lockdown litter

We all need to play our part by looking after our parks and streams.

Waste 3 Jun 2020

Unique upcycling opportunity for community-based organisations in Piha, Karakare and Anawhata

The removal of two houses in Piha is providing a unique opportunity that could benefit local community-based organisations as part of a waste minimisation project.

Environment 29 May 2020

Awards night success for Auckland Council’s sustainable farming operation

The team behind the farming operation at Auckland Council’s Te Rau Pūriri Regional Park took out four awards at last night’s Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Environment 26 May 2020

Ambitious goals for ailing Hauraki Gulf

The Hauraki Gulf Forum yesterday adopted an updated set of ambitious goals for the Gulf.

Waste 21 May 2020

Matakana Greenswappers keep their neighbours fed during lockdown

Greenswappers keep their neighbours fed during lockdown with 141 kg of free local produce.

Waste 19 May 2020

Aotea / Great Barrier Island's Anamata Shop, the home of reuse, has moved

The Anamata Shop – home to the best of the island's upcycling and reusable household items – re-opened today in a new location at 66b Gray Road.

Waste 19 May 2020

Auckland household waste volumes up during lockdown

Glass recycling up 26 per cent in April, and 66 extra double-decker buses of waste went to landfill.

Events50 Results

21 Jul 2024

EcoPlay Challenge: EcoConscious Accelerator Kickoff

Come join us at Mt Albert library for a free ten-week sustainable living program with Janani.

21 Jul 2024

Wenderholm Regional Park Planting Day

Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.

10 Jun 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Garden Club

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

23 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2024

Grow Your Own Food Workshops

Join permaculture expert Ben Zhang to learn the best methods for growing your own kai this Winter...

08 Jun 2024 - 30 Jul 2024

Eskdale Restoration Champions with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience.

26 Jul 2024

Expressions of Climate Impact panel Discussion

Join us at Papakura Art Gallery for a panel discussion on the impacts of climate change.

27 Jul 2024

Plant-based living

Join us to hear about how removing animal products from our diet makes positive change for animal...

27 Jul 2024

re:generate Kids Market

An indoor market with 35+ stalls selling quality pre-loved baby and kid's gear, clothing, toys, b...