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Climate action 29 Mar 2023

Less pollution thanks to electric trucks

The streets of Māngere are not only quieter, they are less polluted thanks to Watercare's new electric trucks.

Conservation 27 Mar 2023

Autumn health check for Hunua Ranges kauri begins

Hunua Ranges ready for a health check in the hope it will confirm the forest is still free of the deadly kauri dieback disease

Cleaning up our environment 27 Mar 2023

Students tackling climate change

A group of Auckland schools are coming up with strategies to help tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions, and create a more sustainable future for New Zealand.

Environment 21 Mar 2023

Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival is back

Climate action will be top of the agenda when the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival returns this March. With an impressive programme of events, the aim of the festival is to build awareness and create localised solutions for climate action.

Environment 16 Mar 2023

Strains on drains in the rains

Failings in the rural stormwater networks during Cyclone Gabrielle and earlier flooding added to the impact on Franklin’s road network, Auckland Transport has been told.

Environment 14 Mar 2023

Aucklanders reminded to keep waterways on private property maintained

More than 80 per cent of the waterways in Auckland flow through private property and must be maintained by the landowner.

Environment 13 Mar 2023

New rukenga kai (food scraps) collection about to roll out in Auckland

Auckland Council’s food scraps collection service – rukenga kai, which translates to food cast onward - is about to begin with Waitakere residents scheduled to have bins delivered in the first week of April.

Environment 10 Mar 2023

Waiheke residents advised to avoid black algae

Auckland Council is asking the public to avoid black algae present on three Waiheke beaches ahead of a clean-up operation.

Events108 Results

02 Apr 2023

Birkdale Bokashi Workshop - EcoFest

Still not sure the best way to dispose of your food scraps? This introduction to Bokashi composting will show how easy it is to turn your food scraps into soil! This is a small...

02 Apr 2023

Compost Hub & Teaching Garden Open Day - EcoFest

Pop in and see how you can be part of our volunteering crew or compost with us.

02 Apr 2023

DIY Bokashi Composting Workshop - New Lynn

Judy Keats will demonstrate Bokashi composting and how to create your own system, which you can take home with you.

02 Apr 2023

Surfdale Food Forest Working Bee – EcoFest

All are welcome; bring snacks to share for morning tea!

02 Apr 2023

Visible Mending Workshop with Cher– EcoFest

Come and learn different visible mending techniques with Cher so you can keep wearing your favourite garment and save it from going to landfill.

02 Apr 2023

Waiheke Collective Pestival – EcoFest

Join us for a fun and educational day celebrating Waiheke’s journey to a healthy and thriving natural environment.

01 Apr 2023 - 29 Apr 2023

Free Composting Workshops: April

This free workshop offers an introduction on how to compost with bokashi bins.

18 Mar 2023 - 16 Apr 2023

EcoFest 2023

Join us for a packed programme of events, activities, installations, and workshops for people of all ages and stages of their sustainability journey.