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Arts 30 Nov 2022

Waiheke initiatives get helping hand from board

Take a look at just a few key examples from around Waiheke that will be getting a financial boost thanks to Waiheke Local Board’s latest local and multiboard grants round.

Environment 30 Nov 2022

New home for Pest Free Kaipātiki

Pest Free Kaipātiki has a new home thanks to Auckland Council, Kaipātiki Local Board, and local businesses and volunteers.

Community 24 Nov 2022

Waiuku Mudlarks ask for help to stop good work going to waste

Presenting a petition to Franklin Local Board, group members Tony Ogilvie and Paul Stewart appealed for help to combat “rampant reinfestation” of mangroves in the area.

Environment 22 Nov 2022

Removal of notable pōhutukawa brings $52,500 fine

In a recent Auckland District Court decision, property owner Cole Arnott was fined $52,500 for breaching tree protection rules under the Resource Management Act 1991.

Conservation 16 Nov 2022

Attracting shorebirds back to Tahuna Torea

A 3D printed pied stilt (poaka) decoy is being used to attract shorebirds.

Climate action 16 Nov 2022

Auckland Council helps build resilience in rural communities

Facing the prospect of further dry summers, Auckland Council has established 21 permanent community water sites around rural Auckland to help mitigate the situation and assist with future drought management. A further ten sites are to be added when the project is complete.

Environment 15 Nov 2022

Science could help protect milk tree

Franklin Local Board has granted landowner approval for an Auckland University researcher to pick leaves and take samples from rare streblus banksii trees. The project is part of a thesis looking into the genetic and morphological diversity of the species in the Auckland region to better conserve it.

Conservation 15 Nov 2022

Hunua pest control programme complete

Auckland Council’s 1080 programme in the Hunua Ranges area has reached an important milestone with parkland reopening after the final bait application with the Hunua Ranges, Waharau and Whakatiwai regional parks reopening on Sunday 13 November.

Events117 Results

01 Apr 2023

Celebrate Te Ara Awataha Greenway, Northcote

It will be a fun day of live music, entertainment, kai, and community participation to celebrate the completed sections of Te Ara Awataha.

01 Apr 2023

DIY Drought-Tolerant Garden Beds

We will get hands-on, building this bed to be used by the community within EcoMatters organic teaching garden.

01 Apr 2023

Food Preservation Workshop and Love Your Leftovers - Avondale

Feed your family for less by loving your leftovers, with hints on how to create delicious and nutritious dishes from common leftovers.

01 Apr 2023

Home Energy Advice drop-in session

Join us on the day, take a seat and ask away!

01 Apr 2023

Native Plant Propagation

Collect native plant seeds, sowing them, and other native plant nursery techniques.

01 Apr 2023

Seasonal Pulse Autumn: Organics And Kaitiakitanga

You will develop skills to enable greater awareness of the land you are working with and meet some great folks along the way.

01 Apr 2023

Urban Ark and the Maungawhau Ecological Halo

Listen to Phil Simpson on how to protect and enhance the diversity of native plants and animals.

01 Apr 2023 - 29 Apr 2023

Free Composting Workshops: April

This free workshop offers an introduction on how to compost with bokashi bins.