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Kids / Family 2 Mar 2018

Get to know your local wildlife for World Wildlife Day

Celebrate World Wildlife Day with us on 3 March by learning fun facts about our local wildlife.

Environment 23 Feb 2018

Dutch elm disease found on iconic Auckland trees

Dutch elm disease has been confirmed on elm trees in central Auckland.

Community 15 Feb 2018

Takarunga / Mt Victoria summit vehicle-free from March

The summit of Takarunga / Mt Victoria will be permanently closed to all private motor vehicles from 1 March.

Pest Free 15 Feb 2018

Dogs on a mission

A heroic doggie pair and their human are voyaging over the ocean on a pest-control mission this week.

Environment 13 Feb 2018

Meet a conservation hero: Guardians of Rakino Island

OurAuckland chats with three heroes whose shared love for conservation work has led them to establish the Rakino Native Plant Nursery, a secluded sanctuary regenerating Rakino island’s unique biodiversity.

Environment 13 Feb 2018

Sustainable tourism strategy for Waiheke Island

A community-led initiative is being launched to develop a sustainable tourism strategy for the island.

Mayor 13 Feb 2018

Mayor announces more resources to tackle illegal dumping

Significant new resources announced to tackle illegal dumping in Auckland.

Environment 2 Feb 2018

Phosphite treatment to begin in Waitākere Ranges

Kauri in one of the areas most affected by the kauri dieback disease are due for a dose of medicine as part of a field treatment programme.

Events54 Results

13 Dec 2025

Christmas Make & Give Workshop - Festive Wrapping

Join us for a hands-on, zero-waste wrapping FREE workshop!

13 Dec 2025

Nature Journaling - Let's look at grasses

This is an ideal activity to do with children and this could be the start of lifetime love of the...

13 Dec 2025

Up-bicycled jewellery

Learn how to transform 'waste to wonderful' by 'up-bicycling’ under-valued waste resources into u...

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...

01 Oct 2025 - 14 Apr 2026

Creative Nature Workshop Series

Creative Nature Workshops for Whānau.

14 Dec 2025

Āwhina Day

Bring your energy, curiosity, and aroha for Papatūānuku.

17 Dec 2025

Make Your Own Wooden Christmas Tree - Tamariki event

Create a colourful, eco-friendly wooden Christmas tree from reclaimed offcuts in this fun festive...

17 Dec 2025

Walking with Dinosaurs

We’ll take you on a guided walk to share the secrets and stories of these botanical giant trees.