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Environment 26 Aug 2017

Tips for trapping rats

Rats may be small but they have a massive impact on our native fauna and flora.

Environment 24 Aug 2017

Get ready to roll!

If you live in Howick or south Auckland, it's time to ditch the bags – your new rubbish bin collection starts on Monday 4 September.

Environment 21 Aug 2017

WATCH: Incredible time-lapse of Great Barrier's night sky

Auckland's Great Barrier Island has recently been awarded Dark Sky Sanctuary Status by the International Dark-Sky Association.

Environment 21 Aug 2017

Great Barrier celebrates dark sky sanctuary

Hundreds of people turned out from the Great Barrier Island community to celebrate the island’s new international Dark Sky Sanctuary status on Saturday 19 August.

Environment 18 Aug 2017

Sumatran jungle coming to Auckland Zoo

The sights, sounds and smells of a tropical Sumatran rainforest will thrill visitors at a new precinct being built at Auckland Zoo.

Environment 10 Aug 2017

Shot in the arm for Hōteo River project

Green grant to help improve water quality

Environment 2 Aug 2017

Wastewater plant expansion on track

Work on expanding Watercare’s Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant is on track to be completed by the end of the year.

Environment 26 Jul 2017

Rodney community lends a hand to help plant Kaipara River

Members of a local scout group, neighbours and other volunteers recently helped plant native trees along a stretch of the Kaipara River near the Kiwitahi Road Bridge.

Events84 Results

13 Dec 2025 - 18 Apr 2026

Beach Yoga

Stretch, breathe, and find your calm by the sea in a welcoming outdoor class.

22 Feb 2026

Monarch Butterfly release at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Join us to see hundreds of monarch butterflies take flight. This free, family-friendly event wcel...

22 Feb 2026

Sunday Funday at the Auckland Botanic Gardens

Join us for a free family-friendly event

22 Feb 2026

Flood resilience workshop

Learn how to keep yourself safe and resilient in flood emergency scenarios, and have the opportun...

22 Feb 2026

FREE Introduction to Composting Birkenhead

Come and discover how easy it is, and what suits you best!

29 Nov 2025 - 25 Oct 2026

Rānui seed, seedling & produce swap

Join Rānui Library’s Seed, Seedling & Produce Swap to share, swap, and connect with fellow garden...

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Textile Tuesday

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

25 Feb 2026

Pekapeka Tales: Uncovering Aotearoa’s Hidden Mammals

Join us to uncover the surprising musical lives of these elusive creatures and what their songs r...