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Environment 1 May 2023

Auckland Council celebrates as Hunua Ranges caution lifted

The caution over the 1080 treatment area in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park has lifted, six months after the final application for 2022. With already excellent results, this marks the third successful aerial pest control operation for Auckland Coun...

Environment 28 Apr 2023

Easy eco tips to green up your life

Make eco-friendly choices and fight climate change with these six easy tips for enjoying a more sustainable lifestyle.

Cycling 28 Apr 2023

Bike Box gets motu on the move

The Waiheke Bike Box initiative has put over 300 bicycles into action on Waiheke’s roads since opening in May 2022, thanks to ongoing support from Waiheke Local Board.

Environment 27 Apr 2023

Weed surveillance gives native plants a better chance to thrive

Data from a weed surveillance project on Aotea / Great Barrier helps council to prioritise next steps.

Community 21 Apr 2023

Eco Fest fills community cup for another year

And that’s a wrap for the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2023, which returned this year with more than 100 events creating local climate action solutions.

Environment 20 Apr 2023

School children help with important marine pest survey

Okiwi School and Envirokiwi have been monitoring for an invasive crab species for the past three years.

Pest Free 20 Apr 2023

Reasons to join your local community conservation group

Community conservation groups are working hard to improve our natural environment right across Tāmaki Makaurau. Check out some great reasons to connect with your local group.

Pest Free 20 Apr 2023

Add diversity to your garden with native plants

Having backyards planted with natives across Tāmaki Makaurau is good for the movement and survival of native birds, insects and lizards and it helps mitigate the effects of flooding.

Events56 Results

08 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2023

Team Up 2 Clean Up

A street clean day of Mt Roskill and Somerville.

04 Jun 2023 - 22 Oct 2023

Grow Your Own Food workshops

Learn to start your own small vege garden to become more self-sufficient.

09 Oct 2023

Gardening workshop in Mandarin

In this gardening session, horticulturist and experienced permaculture garden designer, Ben, will...

10 Oct 2023

No-Waste Kitchen - Love Your Leftovers

Feed your family for less by loving your leftovers, with hints on how to create delicious and nut...

18 Oct 2023

October Home Gardening Guide

Spring is the perfect time to embrace home gardening. Start by preparing the soil, clearing debri...

18 Oct 2023

The Great Big Rescued Food Cook-Off 2023

Join us for a sizzling showdown, 'The Great Rescued Food Cook-Off' is back!

19 Oct 2023

DIY Worm Tower Composter Workshop

Learn how to use an in-situ DIY worm farm to directly feed your soil.

17 Jun 2023 - 16 Dec 2023

Sustainable Market

A great, friendly place to shop, stay cool in summer, warm in winter and dry too -definitely a gr...