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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

Council news 7 Apr 2025

Restrictions on outdoor fires ease in Tāmaki Makaurau

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has eased the restrictions on outdoor fires in Auckland City, Waitematā and Counties Manukau from 8am on Monday 7 April, until further notice.

Council news 3 Apr 2025

Next steps to improve flood resilience for the Wairau community

Auckland Council is looking to progress a comprehensive flood resilience (blue-green) network to significantly reduce flood risks across the Wairau catchment in Auckland’s North Shore.

Community 1 Apr 2025

Exploring local Howick Enviroschools

Howick Local Board members recently embarked on an inspiring visit to four local Enviroschools, where they saw firsthand the innovative environmental initiatives being embraced by students and staff.

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.

Events94 Results

31 Jan 2026

Summer Fun in the Park 2026

Celebrate the end of the summer holidays with a fun-filled morning of FREE entertainment for the...

13 Dec 2025 - 18 Apr 2026

Beach Yoga

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

16 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

Grow Your Own Greens

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

01 Feb 2026

Clothing swap

Bring up to 5 pieces of clean, undamaged clothing to swap and get the opportunity to take home up...

01 Feb 2026

World Wetland Day Festival

Explore, play, and discover at Matuku Link – a free, family-friendly day of wildlife, wetlands, c...

15 Dec 2025 - 11 Feb 2026

Community Fitness

Get active, push your limits, and have a blast with high-energy fitness sessions

13 Jan 2026 - 17 Feb 2026

Ranger Guided Walks

Discover the unique native flora and fauna of this forest ecosystem and learn about key environme...

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!