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Environment 14 Jul 2017

Potential new native flower species blooms from Waterview Connection

A small, pale pink flower blooming from cracks and crevices along Auckland's Oakley Creek has caught the eye of botanists who believe it may be a new, previously unidentified native species of geranium.

Development 13 Jul 2017

What are green buildings?

Auckland Council’s chief sustainability officer, John Mauro, has spoken to the New Zealand Herald about the benefits of green buildings.

Environment 13 Jul 2017

Long grass on motorway verges helping keep dotterels safe

The NZ Transport Agency is deliberately letting the grass grow long on some verges along the Northern Motorway to help protect endangered dotterels in the area.

Environment 7 Jul 2017

Conservation hero is saving pollinators

OurAuckland talks to Andrea Reid, the creator and champion of the Pollinator Paths movement.

Plans / Projects 7 Jul 2017

The people of People's Panel: Russell

OurAuckland chats to Russell about being a People's Panel member.

Environment 5 Jul 2017

Waste levy should increase, council says

A collaborative industry report is advocating for a gradual increase over time of the national waste levy.

Environment 4 Jul 2017

Meet a conservation hero: Craig Olsen

Craig Olsen was highly recommended in the Influencer category at the 2017 Auckland Council Biosecurity and Biodiversity Volunteer Awards.

Environment 1 Jul 2017

Help keep our beautiful waters healthy

Auckland’s stormwater network includes 6500km of pipeline, 146,000 manholes and 6000 catch-pits.

Events84 Results

12 Feb 2026 - 12 Mar 2026

Seniors give it a go

Friendly, fun activities designed for seniors to get active and social.

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...

28 Feb 2026

Learn to BMX

Hit the ramps and trails in this adrenaline-packed BMX adventure.

28 Feb 2026

Natural history of New Zealand flowers

Join author Phil Garnock-Jones for a talk about the wonderful world of NZ flowers, with plenty of...

03 Mar 2026

Witheford Reserve Regeneration Working Bee

Led by an expert ecologist, we work alongside a group of volunteers to regenerate this special re...