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Environment 22 Dec 2016

From pet hedgehogs to noisy cows: Quirky calls to council call centres

This year has been another busy one for Auckland Council, and that’s certainly been reflected at the council’s contact centres, where phones have been ringing off the hook.

Community 22 Dec 2016

Watch: Boys thank their rubbish collector with Christmas present

Five-year-old Alexis Goatley’s biggest hero is Terrance, the rubbish collector who passes by in his truck every week.

Environment 22 Dec 2016

Help protect NZ dotterels nesting at North Piha

A group of nationally vulnerable Northern New Zealand dotterels have nested at North Piha, with Auckland Council putting measures to help protect their eggs.

Environment 22 Dec 2016

Check online before taking the plunge

Checking the water quality of your favourite swimming spot is now much easier, thanks to a new feature on the Land, Air and Water Aotearoa website.

Community 19 Dec 2016

Clean your shoes, Auckland, and save our kauri

We’re loving kauri trees to death in the Waitākere Ranges, so it’s time to make some changes to ensure their survival.

Environment 16 Dec 2016

Fish seabird smart this summer

Heading out fishing over Christmas? Make sure to attract fish, not seabirds.

Walkways 16 Dec 2016

Environment Court decision seals deal for SkyPath

Resource consent has been finalised for the pedestrian and cycle pathway across the Waitematā Harbour.

Environment 14 Dec 2016

Project Auckland

The mayor gave more detail about his plans for Auckland during the current term.

Events41 Results

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...

12 Sep 2024

Tiny Seeds to Tasty Feasts: Growing your own salad ingredient

Create a salad using freshly harvested greens, and a wilted green salad dressing.

08 Aug 2024 - 12 Sep 2024

Grand Tour of the Solar System

Take a trip through our cosmic neighbourhood - from the unbearable heat of Venus, to the dark, di...

08 Aug 2024 - 10 Oct 2024

Te Ara Awataha Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Join our new volunteer day, meeting on the second Thursday of every month, starting on the 8th of...

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 - 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.