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Environment 16 Apr 2025

Knowledge sharing and practical solutions to feature at Love our Harbour: Manukau Harbour Symposium

Mana Whenua, government, scientists, community groups and all who care about Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa, the Manukau Harbour, are invited to join in a full day conference on Friday 31 May 2025

Conservation 16 Apr 2025

Rare Raukawa gecko rediscovered in Auckland remains elusive

Excitement dampened as enigmatic gecko remains just that!

Community 14 Apr 2025

Te Punga taonga: A tribute to Te Maanukanuka o Hoturoa

Dawn broke, Te Punga was revealed. The sculpture, crafted from basalt rock excavated during the Watercare Central Interceptor tunnel project, was transformed by Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua artist Pāora Puru and sculptor Chris van Doren.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Dumping = fines. Anti-social behaviour? not here!

Illegal dumping and anti-social behaviour have no place in our neighbourhoods—that’s the clear message being delivered by local residents and community partners working together to create safer, cleaner spaces in Māngere.

Council news 10 Apr 2025

Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Birkdale area

Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Birkdale area have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area.

Environment 10 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 10 Apr 2025

Traditional Māori garden in new plan for Auckland Botanic Gardens

The council proposes an additional masterplan for an ethnobotanic or traditional Māori garden that connects to the existing gardens.

Environment 7 Apr 2025

A helping hand to clean up backyard streams

The Green your stream project helps homeowners maintain private streams in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Events44 Results

15 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2025

School holiday events - Onehunga Library

Join us for a fun-filled series of activities this school holiday.

14 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025

Minibeasts April School Holidays - Pakuranga Library

Spark your imagination during these school holidays and dive into a world of buzzing, interactive...

12 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025

VR Journeys: The Great Kimberley Wilderness

Get ready for VR Journeys at Auckland Museum, where you’ll be transported to seldom-visited, unto...

06 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2025

Composting workshops

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!

03 Apr 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Botanical Art Worldwide 2025

Discover the Botanic Gardens art show!

22 Mar 2025 - 22 Apr 2025

EcoFest 2025

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

01 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025

Pollinator discovery trail

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

14 Dec 2024 - 27 Apr 2025

Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches

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