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Environment 11 Dec 2015

Community recycling centre planned for Albert-Eden

A site in the Albert-Eden Local Board area is to be a new resource recovery facility.

Environment 9 Dec 2015

Weed-killing beetles on a mission

Nearly 400 beetles were released into a Birkenhead reserve this week with one mission.

Environment 7 Dec 2015

Auckland free of Queensland fruit fly

MPI has confirmed that Auckland is now free of the Queensland fruit fly.

Community 1 Dec 2015

Flaxing lyrical about Pā harakeke

A project that weaves together traditional practices and environmental benefits is under way at Walmer Reserve in Point Chevalier.

Environment 30 Nov 2015

Parks go smokefree in Upper Harbour

Upper Harb​our Local Board has moved to make its 10 most popular local parks and reserves smokefree.

Community 27 Nov 2015

Pilot of all-access restrooms in council offices planned

As a way of acknowledging the diversity of Auckland Council's staff and visitors and their individual needs, the council is looking into a pilot programme to introduce ‘all-access’ restrooms.

Environment 24 Nov 2015

Preparing Auckland for rising sea levels

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has released a report on sea level rise, with recommendations for an overhaul of the way New Zealand is preparing for the impacts of climate change.

Business / Economy 24 Nov 2015

Port Future Study consultants appointed

A group of independent consultants has been chosen to identify and evaluate options for the long-term future of Auckland’s port.

Events43 Results

08 Jun 2023

Beach clean up for World Ocean Day

Let's celebrate World Ocean Day together with a beach clean.

05 Jun 2023 - 03 Jul 2023

Arbor Day - Tree Benefit Cards

The Tree Benefit Cards have been developed to show the environmental service benefits that trees can provide.

27 May 2023 - 11 Jun 2023

Manurewa Guided Walks

Get introduced to safe walking routes through the community and gentle nature paths to enjoy with loved ones.

10 Jun 2023

Manurewa Repair Café

Bring along your broken household goods and sit with a volunteer and see how they can help you repair and save it from landfill.

10 Jun 2023

Nimrod Reserve Planting Day - Upper Harbour

Let's make a difference and contribute to the beautification of Nimrod Reserve.

10 Jun 2023

Visy Open Day

Take a tour of the Visy Recycling site in Onehunga and learn more about kerbside recycling.

10 Jun 2023 - 11 Jun 2023

Free Guided Rides - Glen Innes

Try the brand new Te Ara ki Uta ki Tai cycle connection.

10 Jun 2023 - 18 Jun 2023

Tāpapakanga Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.