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Community 1 Nov 2017

What I love about ... Waiuku

OurAuckland is sitting down with Aucklanders to find out what they love about where they live. In this interview, Tony Ogilvie tells us what makes Waiuku so special.

Environment 31 Oct 2017

Mayors call for levy on single-use plastic bags

The mayors of Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin have jointly launched an open letter to other mayors around the country to join the call on central government to institute a national levy on single use plastic bags.

Environment 31 Oct 2017

Meet waste champion Anna Harrison

Anna from the Zero Waste Zone at Waitākere Transfer Station teaches people how to reduce waste in a fun, hands-on way.

Environment 31 Oct 2017

Ditching the disposables leads to zero waste lifestyle

When Coralie and Stephen Archer went along to an Auckland Council Waste Free Parenting workshop, they thought they’d come away with a few useful tips...

Cycling 31 Oct 2017

Auckland Council’s zero-waste leading the world

Auckland Council has been globally recognised by the C40 Cities Awards 2017 as one of the most innovative councils in the world for climate change action.

Environment 31 Oct 2017

5 ways to improve biodiversity

Our native flora and fauna is a taonga that does much to define us as a nation but we need to tackle the big questions around its future management.

Environment 27 Oct 2017

Mayor commits to a greener Auckland

Mayor Phil Goff attended a Together4Climate event in Paris alongside 11 mayors from major cities.

Environment 18 Oct 2017

Starting your spring planting? Read these Conservation Week tips first!

Conservation Week 2017 is underway. It's cool to remember that what we plant can have a real impact on native species – with the right plants in place your garden could become a safe haven for birds, insects and even lizards!

Events60 Results

16 Nov 2025

Spring Flowers - Pollinators and Companions for Garden Health

Get hands-on and learn techniques for propagation of flowering plants.

16 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2025

Te Ao Pūtahi Festival

Bring the tamariki on Sunday for Te Ao Tamariki – full of activities just for our little ones. Ku...

18 Nov 2025

Orangihina | Harbourview Park - Ranger Guided Walk

Learn about the unique flora and fauna of the coastal habitat found within the reserve as well as...

19 Nov 2025

Ask an expert: pest plant edition

Drop in at any time during this hour-long session to chat with our pest plant experts.

19 Nov 2025

Sensory nature play in the garden

Get ready for hands-on activities, an exciting nature walk, exploration, and sensory nature play...

19 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Immersive Nature Escape Walk

Pop on a pair of our silent disco headphones (provided on the spot!) and step into a world where...

21 Nov 2025

Meet artist Ashley Peevor, creator of living costumes

Learn about the work Ashley does in creating living costumes and where he draws inspiration from.

22 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Gold Star Open Week

Discover our expo showcase, sharing the story of how a small community of volunteers transformed...