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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 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.

Community 2 Apr 2020

Consultation confirms action on climate change is a critical issue for Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council responds to consultation feedback on climate action.

Events52 Results

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...

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...

28 Feb 2026

Natural history of New Zealand flowers

Join author Phil Garnock-Jones for a talk about the wonderful world of NZ flowers, with plenty of...