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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.

Parks / Outdoors 22 Feb 2018

Go Team Wasp?

Wasps are on the charge – or buzz – to protect our parks.

Environment 20 Feb 2018

Waitākere forest closure proposed

Auckland Council has decided to close the forested area of the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.

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.

Community 15 Feb 2018

Mt Eden summit to be vehicle-free

The tihi (summit) of Maungawhau / Mt Eden will be vehicle-free from Wednesday 20 January 2016.

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.

Events51 Results

06 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Matariki School Holiday Programme

Join us for whānau time, cultural adventures, and fun during the school holidays (July 6th - 21st).

20 Jul 2024

Joy in Every Season

Join Celine Sumic, certified KonMari Consultant, to learn how you can achieve more joy in your life

20 Jul 2024

Seed & Plant Swap

Make use of our seed library and share your gardening knowledge with your local community.

20 Jul 2024

Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta Native Planting Day

Join us for a day of native planting on Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta / Big King.

19 Jul 2024 - 21 Nov 2024

Repair Cafe

REPAIRS available are MENDING of clothing and textiles (yet no alterations) as well as small ELEC...

06 Jul 2024 - 03 Aug 2024

E-Waste Drop off Day

Drop off your unwanted electronic products during this drive-thru event!

01 Jul 2024 - 22 Jul 2024

Composting Workshops

Come and enjoy free workshops offering an introduction to easy ways of composting.

28 May 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

Planting Days 2024 with Kaipātiki Project

Join us as we expand and strengthen our local reserves with more native plants this year.