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Environment 28 Jul 2016

Four simple ways you can use less plastic

With the end of Plastic Free July coming up, we take a look at easy ways to use less plastic for good.

Community 26 Jul 2016

How to reduce your local ecological footprint

A sustainability initiative is encouraging communities to form 'eco-neighbourhoods' to reduce their ecological footprint.

Beaches 26 Jul 2016

Plan agreed for Huia Domain and foreshore

A plan to reduce erosion on the Huia Domain and foreshore has been approved by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Environment 25 Jul 2016

Recycling roll-out picks up pace

In July more than 210,000 households in north and west Auckland moved to the same recycling service as other parts of the region.

Environment 21 Jul 2016

Wireless pest monitors a game-changer in biosecurity

Wireless technology that allows traps to be monitored from the office is being trialled in the Hunua Ranges, on Waiheke Island and will soon be out near Whatipu on the west coast.

Parks / Outdoors 15 Jul 2016

Lake Pupuke water quality tested following spill

Auckland Council water samples taken at Lake Pupuke, following an oil spill last month, show fuel contamination levels are below the limit of detection.

Environment 14 Jul 2016

Restoring one of Auckland's rarest ecosystems

You wouldn’t know it, but a council property on Epsom’s Almorah Rd harbours one of the rarest ecosystems in Auckland.

Environment 13 Jul 2016

Please - no plastic bags

We ask that new and seasoned recyclers remember that plastic bags and other soft plastics still can’t go in the recycling bins.

Events104 Results

22 Mar 2023

Sharewaste (Tinder for Composters) - EcoFest

Get tips, and tricks on how to make this opportunity work for you and your garden!

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.

02 Mar 2023 - 30 Mar 2023

March Composting Workshops - Free

This free workshop offers an introduction to composting with bokashi bins, worm farms and cold composting bins.

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.

24 Mar 2023

A Bee Story – EcoFest

This instantly enchanting show is an enlightening modern-day message on environmentalism, sustainability and community spirit.

25 Mar 2023

Birkenhead Repair Cafe - EcoFest

Please bring anything you need to be fixed to your broken item, such as a new zip or plug attachment.