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Environment 17 Dec 2015

Oma rāpeti! Protecting our maunga from pests

The Tūpuna Maunga (ancestral mountains) or volcanic cones represent some of the most significant cultural, archaeological and geological places in Auckland.

Environment 11 Dec 2015

Macleans College students win environment award

Howick Local Board, in association with the council's Local Parks South, applaud the Maclean’s College Enviro Group for being the overall winner of the Ros Nicholson Award for Native Ecology.

Rates 11 Dec 2015

Ask Auckland Council – but not about everything!

If in doubt, ask Auckland Council. That seems to be the thought of many Aucklanders who, when they’re in an unusual or sticky situation, believe the council will have the answer.

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.

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...