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Protecting Auckland's environment
News1700 Results
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Eco-warrior creates his own rat navy!
Row Robinson reckons Wattle Downs' rats are coming from the mangroves. so he's launched his own rodent rafts.
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Exotic pets don’t belong in Auckland’s natural environment
Native plants and animals can thrive and survive without exotic pests in their patch.
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Thank you very MOTH! Pest Free moth plant competition winners announced
The results are in, and they surpass that of 2023!
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Doubling down on the environment in Ōrākei
Both the Moth Plant Prizegiving and the Enviro Forum took place in May, educating and celebrating local environmentalists .
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Beautification Trust has lengthy mahi recognised
The Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust has been acknowledged for 23 years of service to Tāmaki Makaurau as it moves away from operating as a controlled-organisation of Auckland Council.
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Using the power of birdsong to encourage native plantings in Auckland’s backyards
Using birdsong to carry an environmental message.
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Conservation recovery effort secures future for New Zealand’s rarest whitebait
New Zealand's rarest whitebait species gets helping hand
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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.
Events55 Results
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Beginners Astronomy: For Children and Families
Join the Auckland Astronomical Society for an interactive introduction to Astronomy and the star...
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Te Whenua - Jean Yern
Te Whenua pays homage to the whenua through inspired soundscapes and lush blue video lightscapes.
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Finding the Stars - Northcote
Come along to a FREE ‘UV blacklight’ treasure hunt competition!
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Composting Workshops - June
Reduce your waste and turn your organic matter into fertiliser using simple composting systems.
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Gardening Workshop
Join us at Epsom Library for a wonderful practical session on planting & caring for fruit trees!
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Matariki - Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou | The Stars of the New Year
From the comfort of your planetarium seat, you’ll embark on a journey to ngā whetū (the stars).
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Ngā uri o te Repo Reading and Kōrero with Ashleigh Taupaki
Kōrero together over tea, coffee and kai about the implications of Ngā uri o te repo in relation...
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Transforming City - A Crafty Building Adventure!
Join us for a FREE fun day of city-building for families of all ages!