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Environment 4 May 2018

Keeping kauri standing in the Hunua Ranges

A number of higher-risk tracks in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park have closed, as of 1 May.

Beaches 3 May 2018

Improving water quality in the Whau

We have a serious issue in the Whau and throughout Auckland with the quality of our waterways.

Community 3 May 2018

Twins into the swing of things

Twins Ila and Jaya Patel were unhappy when the monkey bars in their local park vanished, so they decided to do something about it.

Environment 3 May 2018

Serious about play

Council is working to address the disparity in the quality of some parks and playgrounds across the Auckland region.

Environment 2 May 2018

New water treatment plant takes shape in Warkworth

Watercare’s new $16 million Warkworth water treatment plant will double the town’s capacity.

Have your say 2 May 2018

Voting begins in two Auckland by-elections

By-election packs are being mailed out this week and voting begins today for the Waitākere Ranges and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki (Tāmaki Subdivision) local board by-elections.

Beaches 2 May 2018

Turning the tide on Piha’s water quality

Auckland Council is undertaking inspections in Piha to address the human waste contamination of the lagoon.

Environment 1 May 2018

Waitākere Ranges forests to close 1 May

Closures will protect ranges from kauri dieback disease.

Events

08 Mar 2025

Movies in Parks: Coco

Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplishe...

08 Mar 2025

Music in Parks Albany

Albany Civic Lakes will ring out with some great tunes from SOJØURN, Back to the Hillside, Shallo...

09 Mar 2025

Music in Parks Pakuranga

Be prepared to dance till you drop – and bring your sunscreen!

09 Mar 2025

Whānau Day

Join us for a sun-filled day of whānau fun and festival magic!

14 Mar 2025

Movies in Parks: It's a surprise! Details coming soon…

We can't tell you just yet, but we know you'll be excited! Check back here on 1 March 2025

15 Mar 2025

Movies in Parks: The War with Grandpa

A boy goes to war with his grandpa (Robert De Niro) who's moving in and taking his bedroom in thi...

21 Mar 2025

Music in Parks: Takutai Square

Auckland Council’s Music in Parks is teaming up with Britomart to celebrate the precinct's 20th b...

22 Mar 2025

Music in Parks Papakura

Music in Parks is proud to partner with Pacific Music Awards to showcase an afternoon of the best...