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Food / Drink 30 Nov 2016

Meet waste champion Banu Sidharth

The founder and owner of Banu’s Cooking Class has taught hundreds of New Zealanders to appreciate and respect food.

Community 29 Nov 2016

Auckland recognised for climate leadership

Auckland has been chosen as a finalist in two categories in the prestigious C40 Cities Awards, standing alongside cities such as Milan, San Francisco, Hong Kong and New York.

Community 23 Nov 2016

Meet food waste champion Maile Uluave

For Tongan-born Maile, surplus food is a way to bring the community together.

Food / Drink 23 Nov 2016

10 top tips to tackle leftovers

Don't leave those leftovers lurking in your fridge! Check out some of our savvy ways to make sure everything gets eaten.

Food / Drink 22 Nov 2016

AUT students make the most of food waste

Auckland Council has been working with the talented students at the AUT catering school to inspire Aucklanders to love their leftovers in a bid to reduce food waste.

Environment 22 Nov 2016

Seven ways you can save water

Aucklanders are the most efficient water users in the country, but there are still things we can do to bring usage down further.

Environment 22 Nov 2016

Hunua recycling pioneers pave the way for service

As fortnightly roadside recycling begins in Franklin, we reflect on the Hunua residents who have been leading the way in recycling for almost 30 years.

Environment 19 Nov 2016

Collaboration aims to turn the tide on Hauraki Gulf degradation

The Hauraki Gulf plays a significant role in the lives of Aucklanders and forms a significant part of the region’s identity.

Events19 Results

26 Jul 2025

Three Regenerative Gardens

Join Landscape Architect and author, Nick Robinson, in this workshop where attendees will learn t...

26 Jul 2025

Wetland Planting Day

Join us for a special community planting day to help restore the beautiful wetland at Okoromai–Cl...

29 Jul 2025 - 01 Nov 2025

Stream Care Day

Join Kaipātiki Project for the day — and become an agent of change — caring for our precious wate...

01 Aug 2025

Introduction to Ecological Restoration Volunteering

Join us at Puāwai, Ross Reserve, Glenfield, for an introduction to PFK, our space, the tool shed...

03 Aug 2025

Our plant and seed heritage

Learn how to preserve heirloom varieties, collect and store seeds and reconnect with nature throu...

01 Jun 2025 - 03 Aug 2025

Rā Whakato / Planting day

Make a positive impact on the environment while enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.

05 Aug 2025 - 02 Sep 2025

Witheford Regeneration

Help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience!

09 Aug 2025

Franklin Pestival 2025

Hear from a range of guest speakers as they share practical insights and local success stories.