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Environmental heroes celebrated in the Love Your Place Awards
Volunteers, businesses and schools making a positive impact to protect and restore the Waitākere Ranges have been recognised in the 2024 Love Your Place Awards.
$2m destination playground on the horizon for Barry Curtis Park
A spectacular nearly $2m playground designed to offer an exciting range of play options for all tamariki (children), is coming to Barry Curtis Park, after Howick Local Board approved the concept designs.
Auckland Council advances flood resilience project in Rānui
Auckland Council is taking further action to protect homes from flooding with the Transport, Resilience and Infrastructure Committee endorsing a major flood resilience project for Clover Drive in Rānui.
Important update
Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Papatoetoe/Māngere area
Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Papatoetoe and Māngere have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area.
Boaties' guide to the exotic caulerpa rules in Auckland
Exotic caulerpa can travel quickly over long distances on vessels and equipment, and that’s why it’s been found around the Bay of Islands, Hauraki Gulf and parts of the Coromandel in popular anchorage locations.
Kauri dieback: clean bill of health for Hūnua Ranges
Hūnua Ranges remain healthy and kauri dieback free.
Hihi thrive in new regional park home
A conservation effort led by Auckland Council rangers to assist one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most treasured native birds is delivering groundbreaking results.
‘Shocking’ revelations: the tūi, the pōhutukawa, and the mystery of south Titirangi
Titirangi tūī turning up their toes
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Harvest & feast: Microgreens & salad growing workshop
Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home.
Beeswax candle making experience
Enjoy outdoor games and crafts to keep the little ones entertained.
Garden party at Highland Park Library
Discover the amazing world of bugs with special guest speakers!
Moth and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust speaker
Jacqui Knight, the Butterfly Lady, will be here to talk about NZ butterflies and moths and their...
Preserving and pickling workshop
Learn all the tips and tricks from Love Food Hate Waste tutor Sue for preserving, pickling and fe...
The Bee Lady
Learn about bees and see them at work with a fun interactive experience designed for children.
Composting workshops
Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!
Rainbow Machine
Step into a world of colour and creativity at Corban Estate Arts Centre!
