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Environment 2 Nov 2015

Council to help with illegal dumping 'hot spot'

Auckland Council is offering to help a private landowner in efforts to deter future dumping at an illegal dumping ‘hot spot’ in Robertson Rd, Mangere.

Environment 30 Oct 2015

Zoo Tales: A very tired turtle

Auckland Zoo's vets care for a sea turtle that washed up on 90 Mile Beach – tired, hungry and dehydrated.

Beaches 29 Oct 2015

Government urged to protect our marine environment

On October 29 Auckland Council approved its submission to the government on the areas proposed to be offered for petroleum exploration permit applications in 2016.

Environment 27 Oct 2015

Auckland’s air quality improves: State of Environment report

Auckland Council’s latest State of Environment report shows some positive results for the region’s air quality.

Environment 26 Oct 2015

Henderson-Massey environmental work programme approved  

Henderson-Massey Local Board has approved $120,000 for local environment programmes over the next year.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Volunteers rescue Kōwhai Park from foreign invaders

Native plants are flourishing in Kōwhai Park once more, thanks to hard work by some green-fingered locals.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Sustainability awards finalists

Auckland Council is proud to have a number of its people and projects on the shortlist of finalists for the NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards 2015

Cultural 21 Oct 2015

Nelson Street cycleway heralds sustainable transport future

The Nelson Street cycleway is set to become a must-see Auckland attraction for people to walk and cycle across when it opens later this year.

Events49 Results

18 May 2024

Pest animal monitoring day with Te Kamaka Marae

Join our community predator monitoring event at Te Kamaka Marae in Northcote.

18 May 2024

Public Bike Repair Drive

Join us for a special event hosted by Kaipātiki Project and Bike Kaipātiki!

18 May 2024

Tree Planting

Join us in planting native trees at Lyford Reserve.

18 May 2024 - 15 Jun 2024

Easy, healthy meals on a budget

Learn skills to make a range of recipes that are budget friendly and will boost you and your whān...

18 May 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Cinema Time for Kids

Get ready for adventure, laughter, and a magical time at the library!

20 Apr 2024 - 25 May 2024

Green Clinics Autumn 2024

Birkenhead Library has partnered with some amazing local experts to facilitate weekly Green Clini...

17 Feb 2024 - 16 Nov 2024

Auckland Central City Library Repair Cafe

To accommodate everyone, you will be able to see our volunteer repairers for 1 item at a time.

28 Oct 2023 - 22 Jun 2024

Northcote Greenway Regeneration - with Kaipātiki Project

Join us in this endeavour to regenerate this new, nature-based community space.