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Community 17 Feb 2017

Unwanted TVs top inorganics list

What are the things our collectors most frequently pick up? Some of the items on the list might surprise you!

Environment 16 Feb 2017

Chinese privet on the menu for new biocontrol bug

There is hope on the horizon in the fight against Chinese privet, with the release of a tiny bug that feasts on the weed.

Community 13 Feb 2017

Five more years for Waitākere Community Recycling Centre

Waitākere Community Recycling Centre will continue to flourish after securing a five-year contract with Auckland Council.

Community 13 Feb 2017

Artist captures 100 days of waste

Auckland artist Elle Anderson has documented her contribution to landfill in a stunning photography project.

Environment 8 Feb 2017

Stormwater project prepares for Papakura growth

Auckland Council is part way through a project to reduce flood risk, improve water quality and take pressure of the existing stormwater network in the Papakura area.

Environment 7 Feb 2017

Auckland Council submits on Pt England Reserve Enabling Bill

Auckland Council and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board have made submissions to the government on the Point England Development Enabling Bill.

Environment 3 Feb 2017

Council trials smart rubbish bin

Panuku Development Auckland is trialling a clever bin that can compress rubbish and send an alert when it needs to be emptied.

Environment 3 Feb 2017

Enjoy Pāhurehure Inlet this summer

The restoration and upgrade of the Pāhurehure Inlet walkway are now complete.

Events41 Results

23 Mar 2025

Art of bicycle maintenance

This bite-sized booked seminar is for anyone who wants to learn how to best care for their bike.

28 Mar 2025

Evening Entomology Excursion – A Bug Hunt!

Professional entomologists from Auckland Museum and Auckland University will help you identify as...

29 Mar 2025

Ask a Mycologist: Mushroom foraging and ID

Learn how to safely and effectively identify fungi found in the wild with ideas for growing edibl...

29 Mar 2025

Food Forest Dynamics: A syntropic approach

Learn the basic principles behind syntropy and get practical guidance on how to plant your food f...

29 Mar 2025

Growing, harvesting and cooking workshop

Join us at EcoMatters' Hope Teaching Garden on the banks of the Whau River for this Love Food Hat...

05 Apr 2025

Gardening with chickens

Learn how garden ecosystems can meet the lifestyle needs of poultry, reduce care requirements, an...

05 Apr 2025

Glen Eden stream walk and talk

Hear about the history, ecology and community art along the path, and see how it has been transfo...

05 Apr 2025

Mastering microgreens: Grow your own workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...