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Environment 11 Dec 2015

Community recycling centre planned for Albert-Eden

A site in the Albert-Eden Local Board area is to be a new resource recovery facility.

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.

Events56 Results

26 Sep 2023

In Pursuit of Champions

The fabulous story of the godwits' epic flight is an inspiration for our time: their arrivals and...

26 Sep 2023

Junior Ranger explorer walk: Fernglen Gardens

Join your Auckland Parks Ranger to explore, learn and discover more about this fascinating park.

26 Sep 2023

Junior Ranger explorer walk: Henderson Park

Join your Auckland Parks Ranger to explore, learn and discover more about this fascinating park.

26 Sep 2023 - 03 Oct 2023

For the Bees and Butterflies - with Kaipātiki Project

Bring your kids along for nature play, learning and creativity at Kaipātiki Project!

26 Sep 2023 - 03 Oct 2023

Nature Art Hammering - with Kaipātiki Project

Part of our kids school holiday programme, this workshop is suitable for children age 5+ with an...

28 Sep 2023

AKL Heritage Festival 2023: Peaceful Puketāpapa: the shaping of a landscape

Join us for local historian John P. Adam’s lecture on how peace, love, and protest have played ou...

28 Sep 2023

Curious Tales of Pekapeka - with Kaipātiki Project

Unveil the Enigmatic World of Pekapeka: New Zealand's Native Bats!

28 Sep 2023

Holding Space Creative Showcase

Sharing songs, poetry, art, ideas and fashion developed over the span of the Auckland Climate Fes...