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Protecting Auckland's environment

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Educational 4 Aug 2016

Watch: Recycling myths busted

Confused about what you should be recycling? Watch the NZ Herald's interview with Auckland Council's Parul Sood to get the lowdown.

Environment 28 Jul 2016

Hunua Project scoops top environmental award

Protecting the treasured Hunua Ranges recognised at Local Government Awards.

Environment 28 Jul 2016

Four simple ways you can use less plastic

With the end of Plastic Free July coming up, we take a look at easy ways to use less plastic for good.

Community 26 Jul 2016

How to reduce your local ecological footprint

A sustainability initiative is encouraging communities to form 'eco-neighbourhoods' to reduce their ecological footprint.

Environment 25 Jul 2016

Recycling roll-out picks up pace

In July more than 210,000 households in north and west Auckland moved to the same recycling service as other parts of the region.

Environment 14 Jul 2016

Restoring one of Auckland's rarest ecosystems

You wouldn’t know it, but a council property on Epsom’s Almorah Rd harbours one of the rarest ecosystems in Auckland.

Environment 13 Jul 2016

Please - no plastic bags

We ask that new and seasoned recyclers remember that plastic bags and other soft plastics still can’t go in the recycling bins.

Environment 11 Jul 2016

Apply now for Howick ecology award

Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.

Events80 Results

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail

The Climate Action Trail at Auckland’s Botanic Gardens is the perfect adventure!

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Textile Tuesday

Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.

13 Jan 2026 - 17 Feb 2026

Ranger Guided Walks

Discover the unique native flora and fauna of this forest ecosystem and learn about key environme...

18 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The heritage gardens at Highwic offer a vivid tapestry of seasonal colour as inspiration – from t...

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!

20 Feb 2026

Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition by discovering innovative ways grasses are being integrate...

20 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Crafternoon session

Come after school and join us for our fun and relaxed craft sessions, occasionally games, cooking...