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Protecting Auckland's environment

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Conservation 5 May 2025

Rare reef heron numbers decline in Auckland

Survey reveals status of threatened reef heron

Parks / Outdoors 2 May 2025

Help shape the future of Henderson-Massey parks

Henderson-Massey locals have more than 230 parks in their area and their views are needed to help shape how they are managed.

Council news 1 May 2025

Hihi thrive in new regional park home

A conservation effort led by Auckland Council rangers to assist one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most treasured native birds is delivering groundbreaking results.

Council news 1 May 2025

Auckland Council botanical pioneer retires

After 48 years and many career highlights, Auckland Council’s Manager of Auckland Botanic Gardens Jack Hobbs is stepping down.   

Conservation 1 May 2025

Pilot project delivers promising results for sustainable urban design

A project to measure the benefits of living roofs in an urban jungle has blossoming results.

Community 30 Apr 2025

Reawakening Manu-kau Noa Iho / Hayman Park

From April to December 2025, parts of Hayman Park in Manukau will be temporarily closed for work to further enhance its green spaces and revive the wetlands..

Environment 24 Apr 2025

Restoring Āwhitu a community effort

Āwhitu Landcare is a community-led organisation that has been quietly working to restore and protect the natural environment of the Awhitu Peninsula for over 30 years.  

Council news 23 Apr 2025

Open fire season for Tāmaki Makaurau

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Auckland back to an open fire season from 8am on Wednesday 23 April, until further notice.

Events54 Results

10 Dec 2025

Powerful perennials - seasonal walk

Learn tips and tricks for planting with perennials, hear about our star performer plants, and see...

10 Dec 2025 - 01 Feb 2026

Orbital

Drift into a meditative, astronaut-guided journey that lets you experience Earth’s breathtaking “...

08 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Mornings by the Stream in Glen Eden

This is a great way to make community connections while enjoying our hidden natural gems.

16 Jul 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Māori Art

Learn the art of harakeke weaving at Te Pātaka Kōrero o Ōtāhuhu every Wednesday, from 10am to 2pm...

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!

11 Dec 2025

Make Your Own Beeswax Wraps

Create reusable beeswax wraps!

25 Sep 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Rongoā Māori hīkoi with Emma Haslam

Explore the healing gifts of Papatūānuku and how our very presence contributes to the wellbeing o...

12 Dec 2025

Christmas Card Printing

Participants will be creating beautiful cards using a variety of printing techniques on paper and...