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Conservation 5 Jun 2024

Supporting the environment for a greener future

It’s a big week for conservation around the globe, with World Environment Day on 5 June and World Ocean Day on 8 June.

Conservation 4 Jun 2024

Cottage to make way for bush

As much material as possible will be reused when Butterworth House comes down so the land can become part of Kirk's Bush.

Council news 29 May 2024

Auckland officially recognised as a Tree City of the World

“Trees are important to people, no matter what country they are from or what language they speak."

Community 27 May 2024

Not your dumping ground

People dumping tyres illegally, are cautioned to tread carefully, with possible fines up to $30,000 for offenders.

Environment 27 May 2024

Waitākere Ranges Climate Action Plan consultation open now

Residents in Waitākere Ranges are being urged to give feedback on a revised Local Climate Action Plan that identifies ways to cut emissions and enable community resilience.

Waste 21 May 2024

Rubbish truck fires from lithium batteries on the rise

Nine recycling and rubbish trucks have caught fire in Auckland in the first three months of the year compared with 13 for the whole of last year.

Pest Free 17 May 2024

Save our Backyard Birdsong

Easy to follow DIY videos on what you can do in your backyard to save our backyard birdsong.

Events36 Results

02 Jun 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Tāwharanui Regional Park Planting Day

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

05 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

Composting Workshops - August

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

06 Aug 2024 - 03 Dec 2024

Seed Exchange

Come along and meet other local gardeners for a chat - share your gardening stories, knowledge an...

08 Aug 2024

Abundant citrus - creative recipes and DIY cleaning products

With citrus abundant at this time of year, come along to this free workshop to find out all the t...

10 Aug 2024

From Tiny Seeds to Tasty Feasts: A Microgreen Growing Workshop

Join us in the world of microgreens, sprouts, and homegrown salads in this interactive workshop.

10 Aug 2024

Sunnyvale Stream Planting

Nau mai, haere mai. Join us for a planting at this gem of a backyard stream in Sunnyvale, and sta...

10 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

Kaukapakapa River Workshop series

These workshops offer practical insights into the natural behaviours of waterways.

28 May 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

Planting Days 2024 with Kaipātiki Project

Join us as we expand and strengthen our local reserves with more native plants this year.