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Environment 14 Jul 2016

Restoring one of Auckland's rarest ecosystems

You wouldn’t know it, but a council property on Epsom’s Almorah Rd harbours one of the rarest ecosystems in Auckland.

Environment 13 Jul 2016

Please - no plastic bags

We ask that new and seasoned recyclers remember that plastic bags and other soft plastics still can’t go in the recycling bins.

Environment 11 Jul 2016

Apply now for Howick ecology award

Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.

Environment 8 Jul 2016

Zoo Tales: Zoofari

We were delighted to welcome students from Oturu School who drove a whopping 300km from Kaitaia to Auckland to be part of The Warehouse Zoofari programme. Watch these animal-mad kids on their big Auckland Zoo adventure!

Environment 6 Jul 2016

Service changes in Auckland's northwest

If you live in Rodney, Hibiscus Coast, Waitakere or North Shore – or know someone who does – what do you need to know?

Environment 5 Jul 2016

Check before you chop

Please 'Check before you chop' and seek advice from the council before felling or damaging a protected tree.

Environment 5 Jul 2016

Watch: kids explain recycling changes

Shiny new recycling bins will be gracing properties in Rodney, Hibiscus Coast, North Shore and Waitākere from 1 July as changes to recycling collections take effect.

Environment 1 Jul 2016

Zoo Tales: Oiled wildlife response

This past week, zoo staff and vets have been working with Auckland Council and Wildbase Oil Response to help care for birds affected by a diesel spill into Lake Pupuke.

Events32 Results

04 Feb 2025 - 26 Feb 2025

Composting Workshops - February

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

04 Feb 2025 - 03 Jun 2025

Witheford Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

We need your help to regenerate and protect parts of this amazing reserve.

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market. 

11 Feb 2025

Ranger guided walk - Totara Park

Learn about the unique flora and fauna of the forest and stream ecosystems as well as key environ...

13 Feb 2025 - 05 Jun 2025

Volunteer Welcome Day with Kaipātiki Project

A variety of tasks are available to suit different people and support can be offered to different...

13 Feb 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

Te Ara Awataha Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Become a part of our dedicated volunteer group, meeting monthly to help regenerate Northcote’s ne...

15 Feb 2025

Musical sound journey

Relax on the deck, enjoying views over the beautiful Waitākere forest while listening to the soni...

18 Jan 2025 - 17 May 2025

Bike mechanics & enthusiasts

Come join us for a day of hands-on action, community spirit, and pedal-powered fun.