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The beautiful menace threatening our waterways
They might look pretty, but they're a pest!

Have your say on the future of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area
A formal agreement between the Crown, tangata whenua and Auckland Council is being proposed to help protect and manage the treasured Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area.

Herpetologists hop to it
Auckland Council’s Environmental Services team is taking the opportunity to shine a spotlight on one of New Zealand’s most enigmatic and ancient amphibians - the Hochstetter’s frog.

Sneezeweed: a tiny hero of Kawau Island
Nationally threatened native herb sneezeweed on Kawau Island.

Who’s the Moth to Beat?
Howick are you ready for another outstanding year for the Pest Free Howick Ward (PFHW) Moth Plant Pod Competition 2025...but, things are a little different this year!

Nominations open: Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards, which showcase the work of individuals and organisations that serve their community.

Q&A: What is a blue-green network?
After severe weather events in 2023, Auckland Council prioritised blue-green projects to better protect our communities from flooding.

Outdoor fires now banned in all of Auckland
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited season for Auckland, Waitematā and Counties Manukau Districts from 8am Friday 14 March, until further notice.
Events59 Results

EcoFest 2025
The EcoFest programme is packed with events, activities, installations and workshops for people...

Meet the edibles gardener at Auckland Botanic Gardens
Come along and get expert guidance from our Edibles gardener Angela.

Pollinator discovery trail
Bring a picnic or grab something from the cafe, enjoy the peaceful setting, explore the Village,...

Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches
Discover facts about your own blood, and how it sustains life not just for you - but also for the...

Climate Action Trail - Auckland Botanic Gardens
The trail contains 10 fun stops with content for tamariki and adults, showing how we can all live...

Dundale stream care session
Let's rescue the Whau Stream on Dundale Ave from invasive weeds.

Evening Entomology Excursion – A Bug Hunt!
Professional entomologists from Auckland Museum and Auckland University will help you identify as...
