
Protecting Auckland's environment
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Manukau Harbour Forum plans to plant
Manukau Harbour Forum will use unspent funds to buy native plants to improve the harbour's health.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
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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.

Pop-Up Community Recycling Centre: Red Hill
Together, we can make a positive impact on the environment and create a sustainable, circular future.


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

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

Visy Open Day
Take a tour of the Visy Recycling site in Onehunga and learn more about kerbside recycling.

Free Guided Rides - Glen Innes
Try the brand new Te Ara ki Uta ki Tai cycle connection.