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Community 18 Dec 2025

Thousands of native plants strengthen local reserves in Devonport-Takapuna

A successful planting season has been completed, with 7,891 native plants recently established across 24 reserves throughout the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area.

Beaches 17 Dec 2025

Safeswim rolls out expanded beach and water-quality coverage for summer

Swim smarter this summer as Safeswim expands across Auckland.

Council news 16 Dec 2025

Slimy algae on Auckland beaches: What you need to know

Locals and visitors may see slimy algae - usually black or dark green in colour, in the sea and on beaches in the region this summer.

Conservation 11 Dec 2025

The bats of summer: party animals with wings

Tiny party animals: how bats holiday like humans.

Council news 11 Dec 2025

Safeguarding our coasts: final two shoreline adaptation plans confirmed for Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council has confirmed two more shoreline adaptation plans for Tāmaki Makaurau, bringing the total to 20, completing the programme.

Environment 3 Dec 2025

Get on board – waste-wise tips for boaties

Auckland Council is appealing to boaties and leisure craft users to be waste-wise on the water this summer to conserve our oceans and coastlines.

Plans / Projects 3 Dec 2025

A plan that holds water: Auckland Council stormwater services get government stamp of approval

Central government has backed Auckland Council’s stormwater services for being high quality and efficiently run.

Community 1 Dec 2025

Green Road: A park for everyone to enjoy

This park at Green Road, Dairy Flat is a much-loved local spot with the community at its heart and a best-kept secret waiting for you to discover.

Events95 Results

28 Mar 2026

Kids Arts Festival 2026: Te Ngahere

Get ready for a creative adventure deep within Te Ngahere at Corban Estate Arts Centre’s Kids Art...

04 Apr 2026

Rakino Island Snorkeling Meet-up - Ecofest

Join fellow Rakino Island snorkelling enthusiasts for a low-tide exploration of the Māori Garden...

06 Jan 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Glow Worm Walks

Discover magical glow worms on guided walks through Auckland’s bush

11 Apr 2026

Make an outdoor Wine Cap Mushroom patch

Join Sarah Williams for an informative workshop on how to grow King Stropharia mushroom.

12 Apr 2026

Adults: Love Food, Hate Waste Workshop - Beeswax Wraps

Join Amanda, for a Love Food Hate Waste adults' workshop at Ranui Library and get tips and tricks...

12 Apr 2026

Kono Weaving with Nat Rose Te Hei

Join Nat Rose Te Hei (Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Tainui, Tūwharetoa) in this fun beginners...

19 Apr 2026

Seed Bomb Workshop

Join us at Rānui Library for a fun, hands on Seed Bomb Workshop as part of EcoFest.