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Protecting Auckland's environment

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Environment 6 Apr 2016

Natural habitat to benefit from Stanmore Bay project

An underground stream in Stanmore Bay is to see daylight again, and offer improved recreational use, thanks to a partnership between Auckland Council and a housing developer.

Community 6 Apr 2016

Road sealing begins in Rodney

Road sealing has begun on Takatu Road in Rodney courtesy of Auckland Transport.

Community 5 Apr 2016

Stormy weather brings out our defences

On Wednesday 23 March more than 100,000 people viewed the OurAuckland website and metservice.com to get up to date information about a predicted storm and its impact on Auckland.

Environment 1 Apr 2016

Drop off the grid on Great Barrier

Registrations are now open for Great Barrier Local Board’s Off the Grid event, which takes place from 12 to 15 May.

Environment 31 Mar 2016

Fighting the war on Waitākere weeds

Waitākere Ranges Local Board is continuing to carry out its weed management plan, and has declared climbing asparagus ‘enemy number one’.

Environment 31 Mar 2016

Auckland: Where Brown is green

Livability means sustainability is high on Auckland’s agenda with the recent appointment of a Chief Sustainability Officer among other initiatives.

Environment 31 Mar 2016

Get involved in a community programme

Did you know Auckland Council has a number of great environmental programmes available in your local community?

Events111 Results

02 Apr 2023

Compost Hub & Teaching Garden Open Day - EcoFest

Pop in and see how you can be part of our volunteering crew or compost with us.

02 Apr 2023

DIY Bokashi Composting Workshop - New Lynn

Judy Keats will demonstrate Bokashi composting and how to create your own system, which you can take home with you.

02 Apr 2023

Surfdale Food Forest Working Bee – EcoFest

All are welcome; bring snacks to share for morning tea!

02 Apr 2023

Visible Mending Workshop with Cher– EcoFest

Come and learn different visible mending techniques with Cher so you can keep wearing your favourite garment and save it from going to landfill.

02 Apr 2023

Waiheke Collective Pestival – EcoFest

Join us for a fun and educational day celebrating Waiheke’s journey to a healthy and thriving natural environment.

20 Mar 2023 - 03 Apr 2023

Native Plant Nursery Workshop

The seeds you nurture will be used in stream restoration projects in the local area.

04 Apr 2023

DIY Cleaning Products Workshop

Learn how to make DIY cleaning products!

05 Apr 2023

Baby In Sync: The emotionally connected baby

Learn the practical, financial and environmental benefits of having a nappy-free, or partially nappy-free, baby or toddler.