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Conservation 25 Mar 2025

The beautiful menace threatening our waterways

They might look pretty, but they're a pest!

Council news 25 Mar 2025

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.

Conservation 24 Mar 2025

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.

Conservation 24 Mar 2025

Sneezeweed: a tiny hero of Kawau Island

Nationally threatened native herb sneezeweed on Kawau Island.

Community 24 Mar 2025

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!

Environment 24 Mar 2025

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.  

Council news 20 Mar 2025

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.

Council news 14 Mar 2025

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

02 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2025

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...

13 Feb 2025 - 05 Jun 2025

Volunteer Welcome Day with Kaipātiki Project

A variety of tasks are available to suit different people and support can be offered to different...

05 Apr 2025

Friendly fermented foods

Join Irene Margolis in this practical introductory workshop on fermentation.

05 Apr 2025

Gardening with chickens

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

05 Apr 2025

Glen Eden stream walk and talk

Hear about the history, ecology and community art along the path, and see how it has been transfo...

05 Apr 2025

Mastering microgreens: Grow your own workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

05 Apr 2025

Onehunga Library clothing swap

Save money! Update your wardrobe without buying new clothes.

05 Apr 2025

VIP Kayak Day

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