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Protecting Auckland's environment

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Environment 11 Dec 2015

Community recycling centre planned for Albert-Eden

A site in the Albert-Eden Local Board area is to be a new resource recovery facility.

Environment 9 Dec 2015

Weed-killing beetles on a mission

Nearly 400 beetles were released into a Birkenhead reserve this week with one mission.

Environment 7 Dec 2015

Auckland free of Queensland fruit fly

MPI has confirmed that Auckland is now free of the Queensland fruit fly.

Community 1 Dec 2015

Flaxing lyrical about Pā harakeke

A project that weaves together traditional practices and environmental benefits is under way at Walmer Reserve in Point Chevalier.

Environment 30 Nov 2015

Parks go smokefree in Upper Harbour

Upper Harb​our Local Board has moved to make its 10 most popular local parks and reserves smokefree.

Community 27 Nov 2015

Pilot of all-access restrooms in council offices planned

As a way of acknowledging the diversity of Auckland Council's staff and visitors and their individual needs, the council is looking into a pilot programme to introduce ‘all-access’ restrooms.

Environment 24 Nov 2015

Preparing Auckland for rising sea levels

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has released a report on sea level rise, with recommendations for an overhaul of the way New Zealand is preparing for the impacts of climate change.

Business / Economy 24 Nov 2015

Port Future Study consultants appointed

A group of independent consultants has been chosen to identify and evaluate options for the long-term future of Auckland’s port.

Events43 Results

10 Jun 2023 - 25 Jun 2023

Kids Learn 2 Ride

Help your kids learn to bike or improve their skills at our free drop-in sessions.

10 Jun 2023 - 26 Jun 2023

Free Bike Skills for Beginners

You’ll learn how to balance on a bike and pedal independently, some basic bike handling skills and heaps more.

01 Jun 2023 - 27 Jun 2023

June Compost Collective Events - Free

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

13 May 2023 - 17 Jun 2023

Activate Northcote - Planting Days with Kaipātiki Project

Plant trees with us this season, watch them as they grow for years to come, and eventually walk their shade with future generations of your whanau!

29 Apr 2023 - 27 Jun 2023

Eskdale Restoration Champions with Kaipātiki Project

Become a champion for our environment and make a real difference in preserving this beautiful ecological area.

01 Apr 2023 - 24 Jun 2023

Green Clinics

Pop in and have a chat with our wonderful community groups.

11 Mar 2023 - 09 Sep 2023

Repair Cafe - K-Road (Une-Deux Cafe)

Bring broken or damaged items, and locals volunteer their time and expertise to fix them for free.

11 Jun 2023

Duder Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.