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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

28 Sep 2023

Treasure Hunters - Clevedon School Holiday Event

Come visit the Franklin Community Hub team and Waiuku Zero Waste at Clevedon Community Hall for s...

29 Sep 2023 - 01 Oct 2023

Dominion Road Moon Festival

The Dominion Rd Moon Festival is a time for gathering family and friends to explore and indulge i...

29 Sep 2023 - 24 Nov 2023

Rongoā Māori Hīkoi with Emma

Join us at your local park for an introduction into the wonderful world of Rongoā Māori. This hī...

29 Apr 2023 - 25 Nov 2023

New Lynn Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.

18 Mar 2023 - 22 Jun 2024

Repair Café

Our volunteer repairers are ready to help repair your items.

01 Oct 2023

Conscious Living and Waste Reduction in the Kitchen

Feed your family for less by loving your leftovers, with hints on how to create delicious and nut...

01 Oct 2023

Kia Ora Kuaka | Hello Godwits

Help us welcome back the Kuaka (Bar-tailed Godwit) from their annual Asian migration to Ambury Re...

01 Oct 2023

Te Atatu Spring Festival

Come join us for some free, fun activities for the whole family.