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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

Mornings by the stream in Glen Eden
Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in th...

Volunteer Welcome Day with Kaipātiki Project
A variety of tasks are available to suit different people and support can be offered to different...

Friendly fermented foods
Join Irene Margolis in this practical introductory workshop on fermentation.

Gardening with chickens
Learn how garden ecosystems can meet the lifestyle needs of poultry, reduce care requirements, an...

Glen Eden stream walk and talk
Hear about the history, ecology and community art along the path, and see how it has been transfo...

Mastering microgreens: Grow your own workshop
Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

Onehunga Library clothing swap
Save money! Update your wardrobe without buying new clothes.

VIP Kayak Day
Drift along the Waitakere River, which flows through Matuku Link, through to Te Henga wetland.