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Walkways 30 Aug 2016

Wairau Valley wetland and shared path open

A $2.2m council project delivering an improved wetland area, park space and sustainable transport links in Wairau was opened to the public.

Environment 27 Aug 2016

Plans for a predator-free Devonport

Auckland Council's biodiversity, local parks, biosecurity and maunga authority teams are working with the Department of Conservation, the navy and the community to eliminate predators on the Devonport Peninsula.

Environment 24 Aug 2016

Growing healthy neighbourhoods

Albert-Eden Local Board’s latest sustainability initiative has encouraged communities to form ‘econeighbourhoods’.

Environment 22 Aug 2016

Join the war on weeds: Jasmine

It might look pretty and smell sweet, but jasmine is a highly invasive weed that kills other plants and native seedlings by smothering them.

Environment 18 Aug 2016

Auckland reaches climate change milestone

The Carbon Disclosure Project has just published Auckland’s emissions inventory and it shows that we have managed to minimise emissions increases despite an increasing population.

Environment 17 Aug 2016

A new look for Tidy Kiwi

New Zealand's much loved anti-littering character is undergoing a makeover and so far 15,000 students are taking part.

Environment 11 Aug 2016

How many times can it be recycled?

Some materials can only be recycled a certain number of times before they have to go to landfill – find out which ones.

Environment 5 Aug 2016

Join the war on weeds: Climbing asparagus

Climbing asparagus is fast becoming one of Auckland’s nastiest weeds, and it could be in your back yard.

Events79 Results

13 Dec 2025 - 28 Mar 2026

Cardboard Play

Let your imagination run wild with giant cardboard creations and creative challenges.

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail

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

20 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Crafternoon session

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

05 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026

Pekepeka at Point View

Come along to a free guided bat walk!

07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

The exhibition reveals how both the giants and the smallest creatures play vital roles in maintai...

10 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2026

Eskdale Regeneration Champions

Come and join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect o...

13 Dec 2025 - 21 Mar 2026

Basque Park Summer Series

Set in the park’s natural amphitheatre, the event will feature live music, roaming performers, ar...