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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.

Events56 Results

23 Sep 2023 - 07 Oct 2023

Grey Lynn Library's Sept/Oct School Holiday Treasure Hunters Events

Come along to the library throughout the holidays to take part in our treasure hunt.

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Auckland Heritage Festival 2023

There's plenty on offer to interest everyone and learn about the generations of Aucklanders who h...

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Eye on Nature Creative Arts Exhibition

Experience the crafty creativity of our tamariki at the free Eye on Nature Creative Arts Exhibiti...

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Glen Eden Library - Treasure Hunters School Holiday Programme

Create your first Mobile App, Dare to Escape - Escape Room Challenge, Movie and Craft and more.

20 Sep 2023 - 29 Oct 2023

Colours of the Climate: our responses to the everchanging world

An eclectic selection of abstract and expressionist mixed media works from Māpura artists.

16 Sep 2023 - 24 Sep 2023

Climate Conscious Film Shorts

Experience the fascinating lives of those who rely on the ocean and witness the impact of its tra...

15 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2023

Tāmaki Makaurau + Te Tai Tokerau Architecture Week

Architecture Week 2023 is back from the 15th to 25th September

02 Sep 2023 - 26 Sep 2023

Free Composting Workshops - September

Come and enjoy free workshops offering an introduction to easy ways of composting.