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Cleaning up our environment 4 Oct 2023

Green-fingered volunteers make a difference

Funding from local boards has seen Conservation Volunteers New Zealand to go from strength to strength.

Auckland's Future In Progress 20 Sep 2023

Tree treat for Randwick Park streets

Randwick Park residents decided to do something about a lack of neighbourhood trees.

Council news 18 Sep 2023

Progress made but more action needed to accelerate delivery of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan

Severe weather events like the Auckland Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle show the devastating impacts of climate change – and the importance of climate action.

Environment 14 Sep 2023

Sipping sustainability: Aotea / Great Barrier pioneers single-use cup revolution

Aotea/ Great Barrier is aiming to be the first place in New Zealand to eliminate single-use takeaway cups.

Environment 14 Sep 2023

Protecting our trees

There has been some public interest in a developer’s decision to fell trees in Auckland’s suburb of Pukekohe.

Educational 13 Sep 2023

Immersive cultural and environmental education space on the waterfront opens to the public

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council have partnered to deliver Te Wharekura, a project which celebrates the cultural richness of Te Waitematā, and aims to inspire its protection.

Council news 11 Sep 2023

Auckland’s 30-year Water Strategy announces its first annual update

The Auckland Water Strategy (2022 – 2050) is Auckland Council’s 30-year approach to water, guided by the vision te mauri o te wai, that the life-sustaining capacity of Auckland’s water is protected and enhanced.

Environment 31 Aug 2023

Little penguins boxed in love out west

Little penguins are being given every chance of thriving on the iconic west coast beach.

Events49 Results

07 Apr 2023 - 01 Dec 2023

Te Atatū South Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you for free.

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Epsom Library School Holiday Programme

Recreators: Upcycled Clock, Movie Time, DIY Worm Farm and a lot more

01 Apr 2023 - 01 Jun 2024

Ōrewa Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.

01 Apr 2023 - 01 Jun 2024

Pukekohe Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.

08 Oct 2023

Meet the Candidates

Come to Whangaparāoa Library to meet your local electorate candidates standing for election.

08 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2023

Team Up 2 Clean Up

A street clean day of Mt Roskill and Somerville.

08 Oct 2023 - 28 Jan 2024

Mātātoa Time 2 Train - Mahuhu ki te Rangi Park

Bring your whānau along to engage, participate, grow, learn and succeed.

04 Jun 2023 - 22 Oct 2023

Grow Your Own Food workshops

Learn to start your own small vege garden to become more self-sufficient.