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Summer 16 Jan 2024

Explore west Auckland’s natural beauty

Spend the weekend out west and discover the hidden wonders of Auckland's largest regional park, Waitākere Ranges.

Summer 1 Jan 2024

50 fantastic fun and free things to do this summer

To provide some inspiration for the warm longer days, here are 50 free activities from across the region for you to enjoy a fun-filled summer in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Parks / Outdoors 5 Dec 2023

Nurture our natural environment by joining in with one of these volunteer groups

There are volunteer-run organisations all over Auckland that hold regular events where you can help restore biodiversity and reduce pollution.

Council news 4 Dec 2023

Green Flags to fly at parks and Tūpuna Maunga of Auckland

Four Auckland parks and one tūpuna maunga have received international Green Flag Awards for meeting global excellence quality measures.

Conservation 23 Nov 2023

A 30-year history realised in a 30 month “labour of love”

Hard graft over 30 years results in a conservation success

Council news 14 Nov 2023

How do we put freshwater first?

Freshwater rules are changing in Tāmaki Makaurau and it’s time for Aucklanders to have their say on how to improve the region’s rivers, lakes and streams.

Council news 13 Nov 2023

Auckland Council throws support behind City Mission’s Auckland Angels appeal

We're asking for unwrapped gift donations from the public to help ensure that those in need don’t miss out this Christmas

Safety 8 Nov 2023

Top tips for a safe Guy Fawkes season

You may enjoy letting off fireworks but they can be a cause for concern for others.

Council news 3 Nov 2023

How your targeted rates are working to protect the environment

We know Aucklanders love our natural environment. Targeted rates are ring-fenced for the purpose they are collected and the Natural Environment Targeted Rate is one of the ways we protect our environment.

Community 27 Oct 2023

Garden initiatives in the community – sharing kai and knowledge

Aucklanders are growing their skills thanks to three community garden initiatives that support food sovereignty in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Council news 20 Oct 2023

Public health warning lifted for Lake Wainamu

Recent water testing returned positive for leptospira (the bacteria that causes leptospirosis) at Lake Wainamu and we’re asking the public to avoid direct contact with the lake and the stream while further testing is carried out.

Cleaning up our environment 17 Oct 2023

Blackgate project is a new, greener way forward

Some of us have money in the bank - Glasgow Contractors has concrete, sandbags made from leftover FIFA Women’s World Cup, materials, sugar cane pegs and a host of other carbon-saving initiatives.