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Conservation 11 Dec 2025

The bats of summer: party animals with wings

Tiny party animals: how bats holiday like humans.

Council news 11 Dec 2025

Safeguarding our coasts: final two shoreline adaptation plans confirmed for Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council has confirmed two more shoreline adaptation plans for Tāmaki Makaurau, bringing the total to 20, completing the programme.

Environment 3 Dec 2025

Get on board – waste-wise tips for boaties

Auckland Council is appealing to boaties and leisure craft users to be waste-wise on the water this summer to conserve our oceans and coastlines.

Plans / Projects 3 Dec 2025

A plan that holds water: Auckland Council stormwater services get government stamp of approval

Central government has backed Auckland Council’s stormwater services for being high quality and efficiently run.

14-24 year olds 1 Dec 2025

Green Road: A park for everyone to enjoy

This park at Green Road, Dairy Flat is a much-loved local spot with the community at its heart and a best-kept secret waiting for you to discover.

Council news 1 Dec 2025

Prohibited fire season for Hauraki Gulf islands from today

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today announced that all islands of the Hauraki Gulf have entered a prohibited fire season from 1 December, until further notice.

Akl Paths 28 Nov 2025

Kaipātiki track upgrades connect families to nature

Beach Haven resident Minnie Leonard says recent improvements to local tracks and paths have made a real difference to her young family's daily life. 

Conservation 26 Nov 2025

Tiny but mighty: black mudfish rediscovered in Helensville wetland

Hidden in plain sight: secretive black mudfish rediscovered on Auckland’s west coast.

Events95 Results

16 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2026

Pick Up Play

Join in spontaneous games and activities designed for everyone.

17 Jan 2026

Silent disco kids adventures

Families can join together, or children can set off on their own themed adventure through the Auc...

17 Jan 2026 - 07 Feb 2026

Pop Up Play

Jump into fun, interactive activities popping up around your community.

17 Jan 2026 - 22 Feb 2026

Wild Streets Festival of Play

Celebrate play, creativity, and movement in your local streets.

17 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

Young Guns Skate School

Learn skating skills and confidence in a fun, youth-focused setting.

19 Jan 2026

Grow your own microgreens workshop

Discover how simple, fun and rewarding it can be to grow fresh, nutritious microgreens right at h...

21 Jan 2026

Summer Pruning Demonstration

Strategic light pruning during summer helps keep your fruit trees compact and easy to harvest, wh...

21 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Silent Disco

Dance, move, and enjoy music in a unique headphone-powered party.