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Community 7 Sep 2020

'No mow' pilot at Grey Lynn Park will see slopes returned to wilderness

A ‘no mow’ pilot at Grey Lynn Park is being funded by the Waitematā Local Board to improve biodiversity outcomes.

Environment 7 Sep 2020

Pollution prevention project to protect waterways in Waitematā

A new programme will help educate Eden Terrace businesses about their impact on local waterways.

Community 2 Sep 2020

Community gardens provide skills, food and savings in south Auckland

Growing your own vegetables has never been easier for would-be south Auckland gardeners.

Environment 1 Sep 2020

Cleaning up Milford’s estuary and beach

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has committed funding to support a cleaner and healthier Wairau Estuary and beach in Milford.

Waste 26 Aug 2020

Funding welcomed for upgrade of Auckland recycling facilities

$16.6 million in funding will allow Auckland to increase its recycling processing capacity by 28 per cent.

Waste 18 Aug 2020

Getting from the kitchen to the kerbside

Auckland Council helps North Shore businesses get started on their composting journey.

Waste 18 Aug 2020

Medsalv wins Going Circular Award at NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards 2019

Christchurch-based company, Medsalv, took out the Auckland Council-sponsored Going Circular Award for 2019 at the NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards last night, from a field of 10 finalists.

Waste 18 Aug 2020

On the upcycle with Hub Zero

Panmure's Hub Zero is helping the community to upcycle, recycle and minimise waste sent to landfill.

Events96 Results

12 Feb 2026

Extreme drought resistance of grass - Public Talk

Come along for a public presentation from researchers at the University of Auckland about the bio...

12 Feb 2026 - 12 Mar 2026

Seniors give it a go

Friendly, fun activities designed for seniors to get active and social.

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.

18 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The heritage gardens at Highwic offer a vivid tapestry of seasonal colour as inspiration – from t...

20 Feb 2026

Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition by discovering innovative ways grasses are being integrate...

13 Dec 2025 - 21 Mar 2026

Basque Park Summer Series

Set in the park’s natural amphitheatre, the event will feature live music, roaming performers, ar...

25 Feb 2026

Pekapeka Tales: Uncovering Aotearoa’s Hidden Mammals

Join us to uncover the surprising musical lives of these elusive creatures and what their songs r...

28 Feb 2026

Helensville A&P Show

Don't miss the indoor displays of baking, horticulture, floral art, preserves, arts & crafts, Mao...