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Community 24 Jul 2017

Blooming marvellous! Auckland Botanic Gardens receives top award

Auckland Botanic Gardens has received a Qualmark Award.

Environment 19 Jul 2017

Pack your bags, you’re leaving town

Farm Cove Intermediate School wants to send rats packing and now has the tools to do it with a grant from Howick Local Board enabling it to purchase 170 re-usable rat traps.

Environment 18 Jul 2017

Devonport leads pest-free campaign

The Pest-Free 2050 goal sees Devonport leading the way by tackling a rat problem along the peninsula.

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.

Events81 Results

05 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2026

Eskdale Regeneration Champions

Come and join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect o...

05 Mar 2026 - 23 Apr 2026

Guided Ranger Walks

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

20 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Crafternoon session

Come after school and join us for our fun and relaxed craft sessions, occasionally games, cooking...

07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

The exhibition reveals how both the giants and the smallest creatures play vital roles in maintai...

07 Mar 2026

Guided Walk through Te Ara Awataha

Join us for a relaxed, story-rich walk along Te Ara Awataha, guided by our ecologist who has been...

07 Mar 2026

Neighbourhood fun at Ambrico

Meet your neighbours, pick up an Emergency Readiness Information Pack, relax in our Neighbourhood...

07 Mar 2026

Papakura ParkFEST

Gather your friends, bring the family and celebrate summer at ParkFEST 2026.

07 Mar 2026 - 04 Apr 2026

Everyday Actions for the Planet: A Conversation Group

Whether you’d like to contribute, listen, or simply connect with others who care about our planet...