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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.

Environment 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.

Beaches 24 Nov 2015

Auckland swimming beaches among safest in world

Auckland Council’s water quality monitoring programme, Safeswim, begins for the season.

Parks / Outdoors 24 Nov 2015

Photo gallery: Waikumete wildflowers

Throughout historic Waikumete Cemetery, summer wildflowers bloom.

Events48 Results

12 May 2024 - 02 Jun 2024

Ambury Regional Park Planting Day

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

14 Apr 2024 - 09 Jun 2024

ReUse Market - Auckland's City Centre

Come along to the launch of our new ReUse Market in Auckland's City Centre.

14 May 2024 - 04 Jun 2024

Witheford Reserve Regeneration - with Kaipātiki Project

Get involved and join us for a hands-on experience at the Witheford Reserve working bee!

14 May 2024 - 27 Jun 2024

Matariki - Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou (The Stars of the New Year)

Matariki - Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou is perfect for those looking to celebrate Matariki, get a taste...

07 May 2024 - 02 Jul 2024

Free After School Art and Craft Classes with the ReCreators

Ages 7-12 year olds can join after school art and craft, and upcycling classes.

04 May 2024 - 28 May 2024

Composting Workshop - May

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

26 Mar 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Community Chip Packet Project Strip Fusing

Join us with a sense of charitable camaraderie to help fuse clean chip packets together to create...

16 May 2024

Kids DIY T-shirt bags & Recycle Right talk

Join WasteWise at Avondale Library for a recycling talk.