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A forest on the brink of recovery: Kawau Island poised for a pest-free comeback
A forest finding its feet again: Kawau Island’s pest-free future.
Vehicle access to Muriwai Beach - update
Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach will once again be vehicle free this summer for the upcoming peak holiday period.
From city wharves to wild dunes
Birds and beaches – the summer guide to protecting Auckland’s coastal shorebirds.
Queensland fruit fly – Mt Roskill
On 7 January 2026, a single male Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) was found in a backyard surveillance trap in the suburb of Mt Roskill in Auckland.
Thousands of native plants strengthen local reserves in Devonport-Takapuna
A successful planting season has been completed, with 7,891 native plants recently established across 24 reserves throughout the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area.
Safeswim rolls out expanded beach and water-quality coverage for summer
Swim smarter this summer as Safeswim expands across Auckland.
Slimy algae on Auckland beaches: What you need to know
Locals and visitors may see slimy algae - usually black or dark green in colour, in the sea and on beaches in the region this summer.
The bats of summer: party animals with wings
Tiny party animals: how bats holiday like humans.
Events94 Results
FREE Introduction to Composting Birkenhead
Come and discover how easy it is, and what suits you best!
Pekapeka Tales: Uncovering Aotearoa’s Hidden Mammals
Join us to uncover the surprising musical lives of these elusive creatures and what their songs r...
Caring for Pā Harakeke
Join Charmaine Bailie and the team for a four-session series focused on caring for pā harakeke.
Helensville A&P Show
Don't miss the indoor displays of baking, horticulture, floral art, preserves, arts & crafts, Mao...
Natural history of New Zealand flowers
Join author Phil Garnock-Jones for a talk about the wonderful world of NZ flowers, with plenty of...
Te Ara Tahuna - Ōrewa estuary guided bike tour
Learn about the unique natural and cultural heritage of the are and important restoration taking...
Witheford Reserve Regeneration Working Bee
Led by an expert ecologist, we work alongside a group of volunteers to regenerate this special re...
