Protecting Auckland's environment
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Auckland Council introduces friendly fungus to combat invasive weed
Arguably the most notorious pest weed to have escaped into the wild, tradescantia causes considerable damage to the natural environment, spreading along streams by water movement, infesting waterways and smothering native species.
A love letter to trees: Why our urban ngahere improves our wellbeing
We need trees everywhere: in our streets, parks, playgrounds, shopping areas, places of work and around our homes - and Auckland Council’s Urban Ngahere Strategy is making that happen.
Tōtara Park a world-beater
Tōtara Park has won a Green Flag Award, making it one of the world's best parks.
Three new Auckland parks awarded prestigious Green Flag
Walmsley and Underwood Park, Totara Park and North Shore Memorial Park have joined seven other Auckland Council parks as being recognised as some of the best green spaces in the world in the annual Green Flag Awards.
Call for Awaruku neighbours to join predator control efforts
The call has gone out for neighbours to band together and eradicate animal predators in the Long Bay-Awaruku catchment area, which borders Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve and Long Bay Regional Park.
A helping hand for Rodney environmental groups
Support for community groups engaged in conservation projects in eastern Rodney has gone from strength to strength with the establishment of Restore Rodney East.
One year on – the green revolution spreads across the Central City library roof top
It is a year since Auckland Council installed its largest 'living roof' on a council-owned building, the Central City Library Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero.
Greater protection for Auckland’s most productive land
Protections to preserve Auckland’s highly productive land for growing vegetables, fruits, and other primary production uses, have recently strengthened, helping to safeguard this resource.
Events40 Results
Tree Benefits Workshop
The attendees will be able to discover more about the wide range of environmental services and benefits that trees provide in our daily lives.
Waipapa Stream Restoration, Parnell - with Kaipātiki Project
Spread the word and invite your friends to join us on this meaningful journey towards a greener future.
Free Guided Rides - Westgate
Bring a picnic, or grab a coffee and have a play.
New Lynn Repair Café
Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.
Mutukāroa / Hamlins Hill Regional Park Planting Day
Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.
Red Hill Pest-Free Morning Tea
Join us for a Red Hill Pest-Free Morning Tea hosted by the Beautification Trust to learn about how to keep your home free from pesky rodents! We'll be serving free morning tea f...
HeritageTalks: Under the Mountain - Auckland’s Volcanoes with Kirsty Webb
Maurice Gee’s story will be a jumping-off point for a look at Hochstetter’s famous geological map.
Ōrewa Repair Café
Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.