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Protecting Auckland's environment

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Council news 2 May 2025

Pest eradication to remove wallabies and possums from Kawau Island gets under way

The first stage of Auckland Council's project with landowners and residents on an operation to restore native forest on Kawau Island by removing wallabies and possums is under way.

Parks / Outdoors 2 May 2025

Help shape the future of Henderson-Massey parks

Henderson-Massey locals have more than 230 parks in their area and their views are needed to help shape how they are managed.

Council news 1 May 2025

Hihi thrive in new regional park home

A conservation effort led by Auckland Council rangers to assist one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most treasured native birds is delivering groundbreaking results.

Council news 1 May 2025

Auckland Council botanical pioneer retires

After 48 years and many career highlights, Auckland Council’s Manager of Auckland Botanic Gardens Jack Hobbs is stepping down.   

Conservation 1 May 2025

Pilot project delivers promising results for sustainable urban design

A project to measure the benefits of living roofs in an urban jungle has blossoming results.

Community 30 Apr 2025

Reawakening Manu-kau Noa Iho / Hayman Park

From April to December 2025, parts of Hayman Park in Manukau will be temporarily closed for work to further enhance its green spaces and revive the wetlands..

Environment 24 Apr 2025

Restoring Āwhitu a community effort

Āwhitu Landcare is a community-led organisation that has been quietly working to restore and protect the natural environment of the Awhitu Peninsula for over 30 years.  

Council news 23 Apr 2025

Open fire season for Tāmaki Makaurau

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Auckland back to an open fire season from 8am on Wednesday 23 April, until further notice.

Events35 Results

29 Apr 2025 - 08 Jun 2025

The Big Bike Film Night 2025

Bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.

03 Apr 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Botanical Art Worldwide 2025

Discover the Botanic Gardens art show!

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail - Auckland Botanic Gardens

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

05 Apr 2025 - 03 May 2025

Green Clinics - Birkenhead Library

Each weekly clinic focuses on a different sustainability topic and are designed to educate on all...

01 Feb 2025 - 03 May 2025

Eskdale Regeneration Saturdays with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience!

04 Feb 2025 - 03 Jun 2025

Witheford Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

We need your help to regenerate and protect parts of this amazing reserve.

05 Apr 2025 - 07 May 2025

Harvest & feast: Microgreens & salad growing workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home.

12 Mar 2025 - 28 May 2025

Meet the edibles gardener at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Come along and get expert guidance from our Edibles gardener Angela.