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Council news 20 Nov 2025

Aucklanders urged to look out for and report any hornet sightings this summer

Biosecurity New Zealand is continuing to ramp-up its campaign to locate and eliminate the invasive yellow-legged hornet and want to hear from anyone who has seen this insect.

Council news 18 Nov 2025

Changes to natural hazard information on your property LIM

Auckland Council has made natural hazard information more understandable on property LIMs, as part of new national legislation that came into effect this year.

Please be aware that due to fire damage, Fairy Falls Tracks is currently closed.
Council news 7 Nov 2025

Auckland Regional Parks track update

This update outlines significant progress made since April 2025 to renew and reopen tracks damaged during the severe weather events of 2023.

Community 7 Nov 2025

One-off algae treatment under way at Onepoto Lake

A one-off algae treatment by Kaipātiki Local Board is under way at Onepoto Lake in response to community concerns about persistent algal blooms.

Council news 6 Nov 2025

Extensive pest control in Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / the Hūnua Ranges continues

Auckland Council continues to progress an extensive predator control operation in Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park this week and through to the weekend, meaning the park remains closed.

Council news 5 Nov 2025

Progressing flood resilience for Rānui, Henderson and Massey communities

Auckland Council is progressing works to reduce flood risk for the Rānui, Henderson and Massey areas through the 'Manawa aa Whenua | Clover Drive-Rānui Flood Resilience Project'.

Environment 30 Oct 2025

A costly cut, $29,000 fine as Judge tells arborist “You should know better”

No insurance safety net as RMA changes hit rule-breaking arborists.

Update
Conservation 28 Oct 2025

Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges closed as large-scale pest control gets underway

Battling invasive predators: aerial operation aims to restore balance in Hūnua forests

Events54 Results

16 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

Grow Your Own Greens

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

01 Feb 2026

World Wetland Day Festival

Explore, play, and discover at Matuku Link – a free, family-friendly day of wildlife, wetlands, c...

06 Feb 2026

Forest bathing

Slow down and step away from the noise of daily life with this nourishing Forest Bathing experience.

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Textile Tuesday

Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.

02 Dec 2025 - 17 Jun 2026

Cloth nappies, parenting and more

Join us for this insightful and humorous session tailored for parents looking to make sustainable...

12 Feb 2026

Extreme drought resistance of grass - Public Talk

Come along for a public presentation from researchers at the University of Auckland about the bio...

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...