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Community 14 Oct 2016

Zoo Tales: Keeper Dave speaks up for unmasking palm oil

Zookeeper Dave has worked all over the Zoo, from Primates to Pridelands and with our New Zealand birds. Find out why he wants us all to take a stand and not let our rainforests disappear.

Environment 13 Oct 2016

5 facts about long-tailed bats

Auckland’s bats – are they in your backyard?

Environment 12 Oct 2016

Creating safe habitats for native wildlife

Auckland Council's senior biodiversity advisor Ben Paris spoke to Jesse Mulligan from Radio New Zealand about the project.

Environment 10 Oct 2016

Eight surprising things you can compost

Here are some of the more unusual household waste items that you might not know can go into the compost bin.

Community 6 Oct 2016

Futsal team proof that nothing's wasted

Meet a group of people so passionate about the zero-waste way of life that even their soccer uniforms are trash turned into treasure.

Environment 5 Oct 2016

Auckland takes initiative in climate change

Auckland Mayor Len Brown will be fine-tuning the city's climate change initiatives following talks at the COP21 conference in Paris.

Environment 4 Oct 2016

Love Food Hate Waste fund jam-packed with applications

Auckland Council’s first ever Love Food Hate Waste fund has received 64 applications for grants.

Beaches 3 Oct 2016

Future plans for Ōrewa Beach

A proposed seawall at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach is expected to protect the beach from storm damage.

Events38 Results

25 Jan 2025 - 08 Mar 2025

Kahikatea: The Disappearing Tree

This exhibition is focused on isolated stands of second growth Kahikatea on the margins of East P...

14 Dec 2024 - 27 Apr 2025

Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches

Discover facts about your own blood, and how it sustains life not just for you - but also for the...

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail - Auckland Botanic Gardens

The trail contains 10 fun stops with content for tamariki and adults, showing how we can all live...

04 Feb 2025 - 26 Feb 2025

Composting Workshops - February

Come and learn how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market. 

11 Feb 2025

Ranger guided walk - Totara Park

Learn about the unique flora and fauna of the forest and stream ecosystems as well as key environ...

14 Jan 2025 - 24 Jun 2025

Eskdale Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience!

12 Feb 2025

Planting with Pride

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our Rainbow community and get active in a fun and...