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Educational 14 Nov 2016

Discover Auckland's wetlands

Discover a world of wonderful wet places, perfect for walks, boating, canoeing, bird watching and fishing.

Environment 11 Nov 2016

Governing Body votes against deep sea oil drilling

Auckland Council’s Governing Body has voted to oppose the proposed offering of petroleum exploration permit applications in the Northland-Reinga and Taranaki Basins, in its submission on the matter to the government.

Food / Drink 11 Nov 2016

Scale of food waste brought to Aucklanders

Auckland Council erected huge toast towers at Britomart on Wednesday 9 November to show the scale of food waste in our city.

Environment 7 Nov 2016

Makeover for historic council building in Puketāpapa

The original form of the historic Mt Roskill Borough Council building is slowly reappearing, thanks to the removal of a problematic 1990 addition.

Environment 4 Nov 2016

Auckland Council wins top prize at NZ River Awards

The Wai Care team accepted the ‘Most Improved’ award at last night’s NZ River Awards, for its work to improve water quality in the Puhinui Stream.

Environment 3 Nov 2016

Aucklanders – start loving your leftovers this November

Auckland Council is encouraging residents to love their leftovers throughout November with a series of workshops, competitions and community events promoting the Love Food Hate Waste campaign.

Environment 1 Nov 2016

Make sure your rubbish won't hurt anyone

In the last two years, more than 80 Auckland rubbish collectors have been seriously injured on the job by dangerous items thrown away by residents.

Environment 1 Nov 2016

What the future holds for Howick

What could Howick Village look like in 30 years? That’s the focus of a new plan being developed by Auckland Council.

Events54 Results

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...

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail

The Climate Action Trail at Auckland’s Botanic Gardens is the perfect adventure!

06 Dec 2025

Papa Ki Awataha Regeneration

Make a day of it by exploring the nearby playgrounds and green spaces afterwards, or enjoy a bite...

06 Dec 2025

Waimoko Glen Stream Care Session

Come and help save the Waimoko and Waiwhauwhaupaku Streams from rubbish and invasive weeds, and l...

06 Dec 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Te Henga Weed Bin Weekend

Get rid of invasive weeds at your local community weed bin.

06 Dec 2025 - 25 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads events

Enjoy this school holiday with amazing activities and events.

07 Dec 2025

Weeding Bee

Join us for weeding of pest plants and staking new plantings along the Waiarohia Stream and prote...

09 Dec 2025

Rooseville Reserve - Ranger Guided Walk

Learn about the native flora and fauna and of the forest habitat as well as the unique geological...