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Environment 31 Jan 2017

Council takes back control of Motukorea/Browns Island

Auckland Council is taking back the administration and management of the island from the Department of Conservation after agreement with the government.

Beaches 31 Jan 2017

Beach ambassador programme returns to Waiheke Island

Waiheke locals have been acting as beach ambassadors on the island’s most popular beaches this summer.

Environment 31 Jan 2017

Investing in Auckland’s waterways

Auckland Council and Watercare are working together to invest in quality stormwater and wastewater services for central Auckland.

Environment 31 Jan 2017

Ngā kiwi o Kohukohunui – Returning kiwi to the Hunua Ranges

An intensive pest-control operation in the Hunua Ranges in 2015 has paid off, allowing kiwi to be reintroduced to the forest.

Environment 31 Jan 2017

Auckland Transport to trial electric buses

Auckland Transport has been awarded up to $500,000 to part-fund an electric bus trial and close to $300,000 for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Community 31 Jan 2017

Wash Against Waste returns

The popular Auckland zero-waste initiative is back in action, a year after having their trailer stolen.

Community 31 Jan 2017

Upcycling initiative goes from strength to strength

TAT Upcycle creates planter boxes and furniture from heat-treated, chemical-free pallet wood that would otherwise end up in the waste stream.

Arts 16 Jan 2017

Five pieces of public art to check out

If you find yourself with a free afternoon, think about exploring these gems scattered throughout wider Auckland.

Events49 Results

14 Sep 2024

International Observe the Moon Night at Stardome

Join us for International Observe the Moon Night and learn about the moon and its connection to s...

14 Sep 2024

Pest control field induction

Learn about NZ's unique biodiversity conservation by controlling invasive predators (trapping & b...

14 Sep 2024

Tree Care

Join us in caring for our newly planted native trees by spreading mulch. All equipment and traini...

14 Sep 2024 - 21 Sep 2024

Whau Wildlife Bike Treasure Hunt

Get ready for a fun-filled day of adventure and biking around the Whau!

14 Sep 2024 - 09 Nov 2024

Grey Lynn Repair Café

It's time to get that item fixed rather than throwing it away.

14 Sep 2024 - 09 Nov 2024

Onehunga Repair Cafe

Bring your broken or damaged items and our local volunteers will fix them for you for FREE.

07 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2024

Composting Workshops

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser.

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...