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Environment 23 Sep 2016

Crayfish numbers at record lows

Crayfish (rock lobster) numbers have dropped to record lows in marine reserves at Leigh and Tawharanui.

Environment 23 Sep 2016

Auckland Council praises residents' support for recycling

Following New Zealand’s largest recycling rollout, Auckland Council wants to say a big thank you to residents in Auckland’s north and west suburbs.

Environment 22 Sep 2016

Giant egg-shaped air vent takes shape on Great North Road

A giant ventilation stack to remove exhaust emissions from inside the Waterview Connection tunnels is starting to take shape on Great North Road.

Business / Economy 19 Sep 2016

City Rail Link receives sustainability rating

The City Rail Link has been awarded a ‘Leading’ Infrastructure Sustainability Design rating by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia.

Community 16 Sep 2016

Meet waste champion Winnie Lenihan

Take a look at a day in the life of a WasteWise Advisor – and learn some of Winnie's tips for doing your bit.

Environment 15 Sep 2016

Young Aucklander champions plastic-free kaupapa

17-year-old plastic-conscious blogger Ariana Brunet shares her thoughts on refusing plastic.

Community 15 Sep 2016

Marae zero waste initiative blossoms

A waste reduction programme is well on the way to creating centres of excellence in zero waste across Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland).

Environment 14 Sep 2016

Relentless Hauraki Gulf advocate wins 2016 Holdaway Award

Author Raewyn Peart has been announced the winner of the 2016 Holdaway Award for leadership in and around the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

Events97 Results

20 Mar 2023 - 03 Apr 2023

Native Plant Nursery Workshop

The seeds you nurture will be used in stream restoration projects in the local area.

18 Mar 2023 - 11 Apr 2023

Waiheke Community Resource Recovery Park TOUR – EcoFest

See waste reduction in action, and learn how to reduce your waste.

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.

18 Mar 2023 - 16 Apr 2023

Sustainable Food Garden: Online Course

The course takes up to six weeks to complete, although it is completely self-paced.

01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023

SWITCH UP: Sustainable Solutions

Get ready to take on the challenge with MOTAT and switch up your thinking to improve our environment.

28 Mar 2023

Introduction to Plant Pests - Selfs Park

Learn more about how to identify and control weeds in your local park or backyard.

18 Mar 2023 - 16 Apr 2023

Eskdale Restoration Day - EcoFest

Learn, make friends, care for the earth, and explore nature.

29 Mar 2023

Bokashi and Composting Workshop

Discover how easy it is to compost with bokashi and composting bins.