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Environment 14 Jul 2016

Restoring one of Auckland's rarest ecosystems

You wouldn’t know it, but a council property on Epsom’s Almorah Rd harbours one of the rarest ecosystems in Auckland.

Environment 13 Jul 2016

Please - no plastic bags

We ask that new and seasoned recyclers remember that plastic bags and other soft plastics still can’t go in the recycling bins.

Environment 11 Jul 2016

Apply now for Howick ecology award

Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.

Environment 8 Jul 2016

Zoo Tales: Zoofari

We were delighted to welcome students from Oturu School who drove a whopping 300km from Kaitaia to Auckland to be part of The Warehouse Zoofari programme. Watch these animal-mad kids on their big Auckland Zoo adventure!

Environment 6 Jul 2016

Service changes in Auckland's northwest

If you live in Rodney, Hibiscus Coast, Waitakere or North Shore – or know someone who does – what do you need to know?

Environment 5 Jul 2016

Check before you chop

Please 'Check before you chop' and seek advice from the council before felling or damaging a protected tree.

Environment 5 Jul 2016

Watch: kids explain recycling changes

Shiny new recycling bins will be gracing properties in Rodney, Hibiscus Coast, North Shore and Waitākere from 1 July as changes to recycling collections take effect.

Environment 1 Jul 2016

Zoo Tales: Oiled wildlife response

This past week, zoo staff and vets have been working with Auckland Council and Wildbase Oil Response to help care for birds affected by a diesel spill into Lake Pupuke.

Events34 Results

09 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Leaves of Te Wānanga

This free, drop-in activity invites families of all ages to connect with the environment.

07 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

Raumati Reads at Pt Chevalier Little Library

Join Pt Chevalier Little Library for our school holiday activities beginning in January.

17 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Composting workshops

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

18 Jan 2025

Birkenhead Library - Summer seed & plant swap

Donate your seeds to our Seed Library or simply swap with your neighbours.

18 Jan 2025

Tiny traders market

Explore a variety of stalls featuring upcycled goods, tasty homemade treats, handmade crafts, and...

18 Jan 2025 - 17 May 2025

Bike mechanics & enthusiasts

Come join us for a day of hands-on action, community spirit, and pedal-powered fun.

14 Jan 2025 - 24 Jun 2025

Eskdale Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience!

25 Jan 2025 - 08 Mar 2025

Kahikatea: The Disappearing Tree

This exhibition is focused on isolated stands of second growth Kahikatea on the margins of East P...