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Environment 7 Mar 2024

How targeted rates have helped Aotea

Find out how two environment targeted rate have been put to good use on the motu.

Environment 29 Feb 2024

Planting hope in Rānui flax garden

Rānui local weavers now have a new pā harakeke (flax garden) which will provide access to the natural resource and taonga (treasure), thanks to the support from Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Conservation 27 Feb 2024

Showing off their sleuthing skills to Hawaiian mates!

Auckland Council’s biosecurity dog team is demonstrating their skills to their Hawaiian counterparts.

Environment 26 Feb 2024

New report reveals state of freshwater fish species in Auckland region

Secretive and mysterious - what lies beneath our waterways?

Environment 21 Feb 2024

Sunny skies, new methods: Tara Iti thrives, New Zealand's rarest bird

The tara iti/New Zealand fairy tern – our most endangered bird with fewer than 40 remaining – has celebrated a record-breaking summer breeding season.

Conservation 21 Feb 2024

Auckland Council initiative to transform golf courses into biodiversity havens

The collaborative project has brought together 22 golf courses and their neighbouring communities to connect these green spaces with collective care for the environment.

Environment 20 Feb 2024

Auckland Council warns public to avoid black algae on two Waiheke Island beaches and Kawakawa Bay

The public are advised not wade in the water or touch the algal material at the affected beaches. 

Pest plants 14 Feb 2024

Caulerpa update shows active response

A new report shows the work being done to respond to invasive marine pest, exotic Caulerpa.

Events54 Results

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.

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail

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

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...

10 Dec 2025

Powerful perennials - seasonal walk

Learn tips and tricks for planting with perennials, hear about our star performer plants, and see...