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Dogs 28 Jan 2020

Council introduces alternative dog poo bags on Waiheke Island

A Waiheke Island resident aims to kick single-use conventional plastics out of the ecosystem by producing home-compostable dog poo bags.

Environment 28 Jan 2020

Rooster takes pig under his wing

Dogs are not the only animals Auckland Council’s shelter staff are trying to re-home.

Environment 24 Jan 2020

Kick start the new decade with a pledge to recycle right

Around 15 per cent of items found in the average Aucklander’s kerbside rubbish bin are recyclable materials that could be given another life if recycled correctly.

Community 23 Jan 2020

Hogwart finds love online

With a face that only a mother could love, a pint-sized bachelor is off the market after picking up an online following.

Waste 16 Jan 2020

Swap plastic bottles for reusable ones and join the 'refillution'

Wai Auckland and RefillNZ are joining forces to help make tap water the most convenient choice for Aucklanders.

Environment 9 Jan 2020

Dutch elm disease found in Epsom

This latest discovery is a timely reminder for all Aucklanders to check elm trees on their properties for signs of the disease.

Waste 8 Jan 2020

The weird and wonderful contents of Aucklanders’ recycling bins

Auckland Council’s kerbside recycling collection service has turned up some weird and wonderful things over 2019.

Environment 23 Dec 2019

Enjoy a low-carbon summer this year

There are lots of things you can do to have a lighter impact on the planet while also living well and saving money this summer.

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...