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Environment 6 Jul 2020

Auckland’s first Community Resource Recovery Park opens

Waiheke leads the way turning waste into resources with the opening of Auckland’s first Community Resource Recovery Park.

Environment 2 Jul 2020

Auckland to South East Asia – no passport required at Auckland Zoo

With the opening of a new primate habitat for orangutans and siamangs at Auckland Zoo, Kiwis can now embark on the first leg of an amazing wildlife experience through South East Asia.

City Centre Waterfront 1 Jul 2020

A living connection between land and sea

The transformation of Downtown Auckland is being accompanied by an equally radical shift in how the marine environment in the Ferry Basin can be revitalised.

Waste 30 Jun 2020

Plastic Free July 2020: sign up now

Ditch those single-use plastics and join the Plastic Free July Aotearoa Challenge.

Environment 29 Jun 2020

Shakespear Regional Park welcoming new inhabitants

40 hihi (stitchbird) will be released on New Zealand Defence Force land within Shakespear Open Sanctuary on Friday 3 July, representing a major achievement for the regional park.

Environment 26 Jun 2020

Titirangi chickens go global

An Auckland Council story is going viral and spreading its wings… just like Titirangi’s feral chickens.

Environment 24 Jun 2020

Council makes it easier for Aucklanders to collect rainwater

Auckland Council has announced it is scrapping resource consent fees for the installation of rainwater tanks at residential properties.

Environment 24 Jun 2020

Countdown to new Community Resource Recovery Park opening

Next week, Waiheke will start ushering in a new waste minimisation and resource recovery era on the island. The Waiheke Zero Waste Partnership – made up of the local Waiheke branch of AIM Services and local community organisations, Island Waste Co...

Events92 Results

01 Feb 2026

World Wetland Day Festival

Explore, play, and discover at Matuku Link – a free, family-friendly day of wildlife, wetlands, c...

06 Feb 2026

Forest bathing

Slow down and step away from the noise of daily life with this nourishing Forest Bathing experience.

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Textile Tuesday

Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...

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...