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Akl Paths 27 Jun 2023

Where to for Manukau Harbour shorelines?

Public input is sought into Shoreline Adaptation Plans that will inform the management of large sections of coastline along the Manukau Harbour for the next 100 years.

14-24 year olds 26 Jun 2023

Young environmental leaders step up

Young environmental leaders have attended a sustainability wānanga.

Environment 26 Jun 2023

Promising early results in the fight to conserve rōhutu from myrtle rust

It’s over six years since winds blew a new fungal pathogen onto our shores. The arrival of myrtle rust has seen many of our native species infected with the fungus.

Climate action 20 Jun 2023

Little red digger slashes emissions

For the first time, Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters stormwater team is trialing an electric digger on its maintenance operations, a first in the southern hemisphere.

Community 20 Jun 2023

Howick celebrates moth plant competition winners

There is a war taking place across the motu – a war against the moth plant, one that takes over and frequently out-competes and replaces native plants, smothering and strangling whatever it climbs on.

Community 19 Jun 2023

The Curious Case of the Curious Minds project in the restoration of the Waokauri Stream

The ambitious Curious Minds project of Aorere College’s Year 9 students laid the groundwork for the restoration of a nearby stream.

Environment 19 Jun 2023

Franklin updates its pesky plant poster

Now you download a copy of the Franklin Local Board weed wanted list.

Community 14 Jun 2023

Little ones go large in moth plant hunt

Pest Free South Auckland's moth plant hunters have made a mountain of difference.

Events56 Results

02 Oct 2023

Worm Farms for Families

Learn all about worms and how they help us.

03 Oct 2023

Auckland Zoo - Grey Lynn Library

Nature hides treasures for those who are willing to see them.

03 Oct 2023

Te Puke o Tara/Hampton Park | Heritage Festival guided walk

Learn about its extensive Māori and European cultural heritage and the incredible stories of this...

05 Oct 2023

Guided tour - Kennedy Park and Rahopara Pa, Castor Bay

Kennedy Park and Rahopara Pa are rich in stories from the past and we can’t wait to share some of...

06 Oct 2023

Orangihina/Harbourview Park | Heritage Festival guided walk

Take a free guided walk with your community park ranger team through this stunning coastal park o...

07 Apr 2023 - 01 Dec 2023

Te Atatū South Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you for free.

01 Apr 2023 - 01 Jun 2024

Ōrewa Repair Café

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

01 Apr 2023 - 01 Jun 2024

Pukekohe Repair Café

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