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Community 14 Jun 2023

Little ones go large in moth plant hunt

Pest Free South Auckland's moth plant hunters have made a mountain of difference.

Waste 12 Jun 2023

The best of both worlds - compost and food scraps

While home composting is still the preferred option to treat food scraps, not all Aucklanders can compost and not all food scraps can be easily composted. Auckland Council’s food scraps collection service means that food scraps, which would end u...

Community 7 Jun 2023

Shoreline adaptation plans adopted

Plans to guide how Auckland Council coastal assets in the Franklin area are managed over the next century have been adopted.

Development 2 Jun 2023

Celebrating 1047 new city centre trees this Arbour Day

It’s Arbour Day on 5 June, the day that our majestic, silent, green, shade-givers and carbon absorbers get their time in the sun.

Environment 31 May 2023

Three social enterprises that are fighting plastic pollution

From fully recyclable packaging to local clean-up events, these Auckland-based social enterprises are helping the planet and its people.

Environment 31 May 2023

Attend a community tree planting day – it’s good for you and the planet

If you’re looking for a new way to boost your wellbeing, participating in a community tree planting day is a great option.

Community 31 May 2023

New board-funded EcoHub a win for Kaipātiki

Nearly 400 keen environmentalists have been through the doors of Kaipātiki Project’s new EcoHub since it opened late last year.

Community 31 May 2023

Waiheke board grants make it happen on the motu

Over $60,000 of funding has been delivered to 18 Waiheke community groups in Waiheke Local Board’s latest grants round. 

Events49 Results

07 Apr 2023 - 01 Dec 2023

Te Atatū South Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you for free.

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Epsom Library School Holiday Programme

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

01 Apr 2023 - 01 Jun 2024

Ōrewa Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.

01 Apr 2023 - 01 Jun 2024

Pukekohe Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.

08 Oct 2023

Meet the Candidates

Come to Whangaparāoa Library to meet your local electorate candidates standing for election.

08 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2023

Team Up 2 Clean Up

A street clean day of Mt Roskill and Somerville.

08 Oct 2023 - 28 Jan 2024

Mātātoa Time 2 Train - Mahuhu ki te Rangi Park

Bring your whānau along to engage, participate, grow, learn and succeed.

04 Jun 2023 - 22 Oct 2023

Grow Your Own Food workshops

Learn to start your own small vege garden to become more self-sufficient.