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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.

Beaches 24 Nov 2015

Auckland swimming beaches among safest in world

Auckland Council’s water quality monitoring programme, Safeswim, begins for the season.

Events40 Results

11 Jun 2023

Duder Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

11 Jun 2023 - 18 Jun 2023

Team Up 2 Clean Up

This is a fantastic way to get out of that same-old-same-old routine, and meet new people.

17 Jun 2023

Milford Beach Clean Up

Picking up rubbish for a couple of hours might not sound fun, but we always have a great time, and you can't beat that feeling of knowing you've made a tangible difference.

18 Mar 2023 - 22 Jun 2024

Repair Café

Our volunteer repairers are ready to help repair your items.

14 May 2023 - 18 Jun 2023

Ambury Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

19 Jun 2023 - 29 Jun 2023

Traditional Māori Medicine: Rongoā Māori with Ngahere

These workshops will focus on customary Māori treatments and practices to restore our health and wellbeing.

20 Jun 2023

New Residents Pot Luck Pub Quiz

A fabulous winter warm-up with delicious dishes, fun activities and on the spot prizes.

22 Jun 2023

Eye on Nature Wearable Arts Fashion Show 2023

Witness the talent of Auckland's most promising young designers and master up-cyclers as their creations grace the catwalk.