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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.

Environment 23 Apr 2025

Knowledge sharing and practical solutions to feature at Love our Harbour: Manukau Harbour Symposium

Mana Whenua, government, scientists, community groups and all who care about Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa, the Manukau Harbour, are invited to join in a full day conference on Saturday 31 May 2025

Conservation 16 Apr 2025

Rare Raukawa gecko rediscovered in Auckland remains elusive

Excitement dampened as enigmatic gecko remains just that!

Community 14 Apr 2025

Te Punga taonga: A tribute to Te Maanukanuka o Hoturoa

Dawn broke, Te Punga was revealed. The sculpture, crafted from basalt rock excavated during the Watercare Central Interceptor tunnel project, was transformed by Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua artist Pāora Puru and sculptor Chris van Doren.

Council news 10 Apr 2025

Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Birkdale area

Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Birkdale area have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area.

Council news 10 Apr 2025

Traditional Māori garden in new plan for Auckland Botanic Gardens

The council proposes an additional masterplan for an ethnobotanic or traditional Māori garden that connects to the existing gardens.

Environment 7 Apr 2025

A helping hand to clean up backyard streams

The Green your stream project helps homeowners maintain private streams in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Conservation 7 Apr 2025

Community nurseries: the green heart of Auckland’s restoration efforts

Growing a greener future: how community nurseries are restoring Auckland’s ecosystems

Events95 Results

20 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

Kayaking

Paddle, explore, and enjoy Auckland’s waterways in guided sessions.

13 Dec 2025 - 18 Apr 2026

Beach Yoga

Stretch, breathe, and find your calm by the sea in a welcoming outdoor class.

22 Dec 2025 - 02 May 2026

N0ughty Stuff

Engage in hands-on creativity and playful challenges for curious minds.

23 Dec 2025 - 20 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads - Waiheke Island Library

Enjoy school holiday fun with the kids at the Library.

31 Aug 2025 - 28 Dec 2025

Seed, seedling and produce swap

It's a wonderful way to reduce waste, diversify your garden, and meet like-minded community membe...

03 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2026

Hilltop Hi-jinx

Enjoy adventure games and activities on the hilltop for all ages.

05 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Pop up Obstacle Course

Test your agility and have fun on a temporary, challenging course

06 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads Summer School Holiday Programmes

Enjoy fun filled activities at the Library.