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Protecting Auckland's environment

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Conservation 5 Jun 2025

Aroha in action: generations share mahi and vision at 2025 Symposium

A harbour worth fighting for as the Manukau Harbour Symposium sparks action and optimism.

Council news 5 Jun 2025

Auckland Council backs environmental stars with a burst of funding

64 conservation projects carried out by mana whenua and community groups around Tāmaki Makaurau have received Auckland Council funding in the current financial year to help protect, restore and enhance the natural environment.

Council news 28 May 2025

Safeguarding the health of Manukau Harbour

Auckland’s Manukau Harbour Te Maanukanuka-o-Hoturoa is well-loved and well-used by Aucklanders – so it’s important we continue to protect the health and vitality of the harbour.

Conservation 28 May 2025

Survey sheds light on coastal bird’s decline across the Auckland region

Pipit in peril – survey uncovers sharp drop in coastal bird numbers.

Conservation 28 May 2025

Free natives to help grow Auckland’s forest canopy

Native plant giveaway for a wilder Auckland.

Council news 26 May 2025

“It takes a village!” Hihi fly the coop after record breaking breeding season

A record 277 hihi / stitchbirds fledged on Tiritiri Matangi Island this breeding season, allowing many birds to spread their wings and leave the flock.

Community 22 May 2025

Nature’s getting a helping hand in Howick — and it’s starting to show

Howick’s green spaces are growing stronger thanks to ecological efforts funded by the Howick Local Board — and the community is part of the story.

Community 20 May 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.

Events93 Results

06 Jan 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Glow Worm Walks

Discover magical glow worms on guided walks through Auckland’s bush

11 Apr 2026

Make an outdoor Wine Cap Mushroom patch

Join Sarah Williams for an informative workshop on how to grow King Stropharia mushroom.

12 Apr 2026

Adults: Love Food, Hate Waste Workshop - Beeswax Wraps

Join Amanda, for a Love Food Hate Waste adults' workshop at Ranui Library and get tips and tricks...

12 Apr 2026

Kono Weaving with Nat Rose Te Hei

Join Nat Rose Te Hei (Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Tainui, Tūwharetoa) in this fun beginners...

19 Apr 2026

Seed Bomb Workshop

Join us at Rānui Library for a fun, hands on Seed Bomb Workshop as part of EcoFest.