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Environment 4 Mar 2020

Totara Park planting helps to green the city

Manurewa’s Totara Park continues to play a big part in the greening of Auckland.

Environment 3 Mar 2020

$500,000 fund for ideas to reduce waste

Applications open 1 September for Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund.

Environment 3 Mar 2020

Tell us your zero waste idea – funding is available

If you've got a clever idea to help reduce the amount of waste that gets sent to landfill, consider applying for a grant this April.

Waste 3 Mar 2020

Grants available for great zero-waste ideas

Up to $50,000 is available to businesses and community groups to support waste-reduction projects.

Environment 2 Mar 2020

Kauri dieback aerial survey for Waiheke and Aotea

Helicopter takes to the skies over Waiheke Island and Aotea in search of kauri dieback.

Beaches 27 Feb 2020

The Hauraki Gulf is hurting and needs our help

Hauraki Gulf Forum releases 'State of our Gulf 2020' report today.

Environment 27 Feb 2020

Hot and dry outlook concerning for Watercare

With further hot and dry days forecast, Auckland’s water company, Watercare, is growing increasingly concerned about the region’s skyrocketing water use.

Beaches 27 Feb 2020

Download the 2020 Hauraki Gulf Marine Park poster

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park poster celebrates the diversity of life in Auckland’s big blue backyard.

Events50 Results

20 Aug 2024

How you can recycle right

Brush up on your recycling knowledge as new national standards come into effect.

03 Sep 2024

Sort Your Space & Clear Your Mind Using the KonMari Method

Join Celine Sumic, certified KonMari Consultant, as she discusses how you can achieve more joy in...

12 Sep 2024

Tiny Seeds to Tasty Feasts: Growing your own salad ingredient

Create a salad using freshly harvested greens, and a wilted green salad dressing.

15 Oct 2024

Food scraps collections service

Learn about the benefits of recycling food scraps and how these scraps will be turned into clean...

16 Nov 2024 - 17 Nov 2024

Go Green Expo 2024

Get inspired to live that healthy lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of.

02 Dec 2024

Preserving & Preparing for Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

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

08 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Grey Lynn Library - Ngā Tamariki o Matariki

Join us for these school holidays events.

06 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Devonport Library School Holiday Programme

Free school holiday activities for tamariki.