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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.

Events52 Results

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Epsom Library School Holiday Programme

Recreators: Upcycled Clock, Movie Time, DIY Worm Farm and a lot more

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Eye on Nature Creative Arts Exhibition

Experience the crafty creativity of our tamariki at the free Eye on Nature Creative Arts Exhibiti...

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Glen Eden Library - Treasure Hunters School Holiday Programme

Create your first Mobile App, Dare to Escape - Escape Room Challenge, Movie and Craft and more.

20 Sep 2023 - 29 Oct 2023

Colours of the Climate: our responses to the everchanging world

An eclectic selection of abstract and expressionist mixed media works from Māpura artists.

15 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2023

Tāmaki Makaurau + Te Tai Tokerau Architecture Week

Architecture Week 2023 is back from the 15th to 25th September

02 Sep 2023 - 26 Sep 2023

Free Composting Workshops - September

Come and enjoy free workshops offering an introduction to easy ways of composting.

02 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2023

Eskdale Restoration | Auckland Climate Festival - with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to protect our unique native ecosystems, and build local climate resilience.

31 Aug 2023 - 29 Sep 2023

Auckland Climate Festival

During the month, Aucklanders will also be wowed by a magical Vector Lights show, entertained by...