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Protecting Auckland's environment
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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.
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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.
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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."
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Not your dumping ground
People dumping tyres illegally, are cautioned to tread carefully, with possible fines up to $30,000 for offenders.
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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.
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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.
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Reptilian residents living in shady circumstances
How well do you know your neighbours?
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Save our Backyard Birdsong
Easy to follow DIY videos on what you can do in your backyard to save our backyard birdsong.
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ReUse Market
Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market.
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Repair Cafe
REPAIRS available are MENDING of clothing and textiles (yet no alterations) as well as small ELEC...
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Cinema Time for Kids
Get ready for adventure, laughter, and a magical time at the library!
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Auckland Central City Library Repair Cafe
To accommodate everyone, you will be able to see our volunteer repairers for 1 item at a time.
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How you can recycle right
Brush up on your recycling knowledge as new national standards come into effect.
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Kūmara Tāpapa with Kelly Francis, Whenua Warrior
Learn how to grow kūmara from tipu, and how to save kūmara for seed. Hear about the the ways Māor...
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Sort Your Space & Clear Your Mind Using the KonMari Method
Join Celine Sumic, certified KonMari Consultant, as she discusses how you can achieve more joy in...
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Tiny Seeds to Tasty Feasts: Growing your own salad ingredient
Create a salad using freshly harvested greens, and a wilted green salad dressing.