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Environment 17 Feb 2016

First pickups for inorganic service

The first bookings have been made and the first pickups are scheduled across Auckland neighbourhoods to continue throughout the week (15-19 February).

Development 15 Feb 2016

A transport revolution is underway

Preliminary work for Auckland’s largest infrastructure project, the City Rail Link (CRL) is now well underway.

Business / Economy 12 Feb 2016

Progress on study into Auckland's port

Dr Rick Boven, Independent Chair of the Port Future Study, talks about the study’s progress and what is coming up in 2016.

Environment 5 Feb 2016

Zoo tales: Surprise parakeet chicks!

When a pair of (supposedly) non-breeding orange-fronted parakeets moved to Auckland Zoo a few months ago, no one was more ecstatic than bird-keeper Emma when five chicks hatched!

Environment 5 Feb 2016

Big public campaign to drive changes in household waste

Over the next few years, the way Aucklanders dispose of waste will be transformed as the council ramps up changes that will help deliver the vision of zero waste by 2040.

Environment 5 Feb 2016

Take care when making cultural offerings to the Manukau Harbour

Aucklanders wishing to make cultural or religious offerings to the Manukau Harbour are being urged to be mindful and speak with the council beforehand.

Environment 3 Feb 2016

Council investigating reports of feral pigs in Hunuas

A warning about the destructiveness of feral pigs has been issued by Auckland Council.

Business / Economy 2 Feb 2016

Forum shares tips on Manukau Harbour care

Businesses based on the catchments of the Manukau Harbour have received practical advice on how to be more harbour friendly in their everyday business practices.

Events52 Results

26 Sep 2023

Dawn Chorus Experience: A Sunrise Birdsong Tour

We'll take a leisurely walk from Kennedy Park to Castor Bay Beach to enjoy the sunrise.

26 Sep 2023

In Pursuit of Champions

The fabulous story of the godwits' epic flight is an inspiration for our time: their arrivals and...

26 Sep 2023

Junior Ranger explorer walk: Fernglen Gardens

Join your Auckland Parks Ranger to explore, learn and discover more about this fascinating park.

26 Sep 2023

Junior Ranger explorer walk: Henderson Park

Join your Auckland Parks Ranger to explore, learn and discover more about this fascinating park.

26 Sep 2023 - 03 Oct 2023

For the Bees and Butterflies - with Kaipātiki Project

Bring your kids along for nature play, learning and creativity at Kaipātiki Project!

26 Sep 2023 - 03 Oct 2023

Nature Art Hammering - with Kaipātiki Project

Part of our kids school holiday programme, this workshop is suitable for children age 5+ with an...

23 Sep 2023 - 07 Oct 2023

Grey Lynn Library's Sept/Oct School Holiday Treasure Hunters Events

Come along to the library throughout the holidays to take part in our treasure hunt.

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Auckland Heritage Festival 2023

There's plenty on offer to interest everyone and learn about the generations of Aucklanders who h...