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Community 25 May 2023

Manukau Harbour Forum plans to plant

Manukau Harbour Forum will use unspent funds to buy native plants to improve the harbour's health.

Environment 24 May 2023

Reducing overflows and protecting local waterways in Bayview and Beach Haven

Construction is underway on a $22m wastewater pipeline that will reduce the risk of overflows into local waterways like Kaipatiki Creek, improve access and service issues and cater for population growth in the Bayview and Beach Haven areas.

Environment 24 May 2023

Three social enterprises that are fighting plastic pollution

From fully recyclable packaging to local clean-up events, these Auckland-based social enterprises are helping the planet and its people.

Conservation 24 May 2023

Auckland Council introduces friendly fungus to combat invasive weed

Arguably the most notorious pest weed to have escaped into the wild, tradescantia causes considerable damage to the natural environment, spreading along streams by water movement, infesting waterways and smothering native species.

Environment 23 May 2023

A love letter to trees: Why our urban ngahere improves our wellbeing

We need trees everywhere: in our streets, parks, playgrounds, shopping areas, places of work and around our homes - and Auckland Council’s Urban Ngahere Strategy is making that happen.

Development 23 May 2023

Celebrating 1047 new city centre trees this Arbor Day

It’s Arbor Day on 5 June, the day that our majestic, silent, green, shade-givers and carbon absorbers get their time in the sun.

Parks / Outdoors 22 May 2023

Tōtara Park a world-beater

Tōtara Park has won a Green Flag Award, making it one of the world's best parks.

Parks / Outdoors 22 May 2023

Three new Auckland parks awarded prestigious Green Flag

Walmsley and Underwood Park, Totara Park and North Shore Memorial Park have joined seven other Auckland Council parks as being recognised as some of the best green spaces in the world in the annual Green Flag Awards.

Events32 Results

03 Jun 2023

Eco Art Botanical Monoprinting

Come along for a nature blend unique creative workshop.

03 Jun 2023

Matheson Bay Planting Day, Rodney

Join us as we explore the natural wonders of Matheson Bay, discuss local conservation efforts, and discover ways to protect and preserve our environment.