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Cleaning up our environment 20 Jun 2024

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.

Conservation 19 Jun 2024

Exotic pets don’t belong in Auckland’s natural environment

Native plants and animals can thrive and survive without exotic pests in their patch.

Community 17 Jun 2024

Thank you very MOTH! Pest Free moth plant competition winners announced

The results are in, and they surpass that of 2023!

Environment 13 Jun 2024

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 .

Community 11 Jun 2024

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.

Conservation 7 Jun 2024

Conservation recovery effort secures future for New Zealand’s rarest whitebait

New Zealand's rarest whitebait species gets helping hand

Conservation 5 Jun 2024

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

26 Jun 2024

Beginners Astronomy: For Children and Families

Join the Auckland Astronomical Society for an interactive introduction to Astronomy and the star...

26 Jun 2024 - 29 Jun 2024

Te Whenua - Jean Yern

Te Whenua pays homage to the whenua through inspired soundscapes and lush blue video lightscapes.

24 Jun 2024 - 06 Jul 2024

Finding the Stars - Northcote

Come along to a FREE ‘UV blacklight’ treasure hunt competition!

01 Jun 2024 - 29 Jun 2024

Composting Workshops - June

Reduce your waste and turn your organic matter into fertiliser using simple composting systems.

27 Jun 2024

Gardening Workshop

Join us at Epsom Library for a wonderful practical session on planting & caring for fruit trees!

14 May 2024 - 27 Jun 2024

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).

29 Jun 2024

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...

29 Jun 2024

Transforming City - A Crafty Building Adventure!

Join us for a FREE fun day of city-building for families of all ages!