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Conservation 24 Mar 2025

Herpetologists hop to it

Auckland Council’s Environmental Services team is taking the opportunity to shine a spotlight on one of New Zealand’s most enigmatic and ancient amphibians - the Hochstetter’s frog.

Conservation 24 Mar 2025

Sneezeweed: a tiny hero of Kawau Island

Nationally threatened native herb sneezeweed on Kawau Island.

Community 24 Mar 2025

Who’s the Moth to Beat?

Howick are you ready for another outstanding year for the Pest Free Howick Ward (PFHW) Moth Plant Pod Competition 2025...but, things are a little different this year!

Environment 24 Mar 2025

Nominations open: Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards, which showcase the work of individuals and organisations that serve their community.  

Council news 20 Mar 2025

Q&A: What is a blue-green network?

After severe weather events in 2023, Auckland Council prioritised blue-green projects to better protect our communities from flooding.

Community 12 Mar 2025

The buzz in Old Papatoetoe

An update for the Papatoetoe community for Chambers Laneway, Cambridge Terrace, Stadium Reserve and Piko Toetoe.

Food / Drink 11 Mar 2025

Turnip the Beet: Cook up savings with better meal planning

The average New Zealand household wastes $1,500 worth of food each year—that’s the equivalent of three full shopping trolleys of groceries!

Council news 11 Mar 2025

Help stop the spread of exotic caulerpa in Tāmaki Makaurau

Two species of exotic caulerpa have been found in Tāmaki Makaurau. It is critical that all Aucklanders, from boat users to beach goers, understand how to recognise exotic caulerpa and how to avoid spreading it.

Events94 Results

13 Feb 2026

Green Bay Stream Care Session

Come along to save the Waitahurangi Awa from pest plants and rubbish, and to help this stream tha...

14 Feb 2026

Love Your Plants

Whether you’re wandering the market, curious about natives or have a plant, come have a chat.

14 Feb 2026

Waipapa Regeneration Day

Join us in regenerating the native bush along the Waipapa Stream, a beloved piece of local history.

19 Dec 2025 - 14 Feb 2026

Yoga on the lawn

Come join us for an hour of gentle yoga flow, designed to help you feel calm, grounded, and recon...

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.

18 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The heritage gardens at Highwic offer a vivid tapestry of seasonal colour as inspiration – from t...

20 Feb 2026

Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition by discovering innovative ways grasses are being integrate...

13 Dec 2025 - 21 Mar 2026

Basque Park Summer Series

Set in the park’s natural amphitheatre, the event will feature live music, roaming performers, ar...