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Council news 5 Oct 2023

Auckland Council's commitment to Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach

Safety assured at Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach with seasonal restrictions to 2026.

Cleaning up our environment 4 Oct 2023

Green-fingered volunteers make a difference

Funding from local boards has seen Conservation Volunteers New Zealand to go from strength to strength.

Auckland's Future In Progress 20 Sep 2023

Tree treat for Randwick Park streets

Randwick Park residents decided to do something about a lack of neighbourhood trees.

Council news 18 Sep 2023

Progress made but more action needed to accelerate delivery of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan

Severe weather events like the Auckland Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle show the devastating impacts of climate change – and the importance of climate action.

Environment 14 Sep 2023

Sipping sustainability: Aotea / Great Barrier pioneers single-use cup revolution

Aotea/ Great Barrier is aiming to be the first place in New Zealand to eliminate single-use takeaway cups.

Environment 14 Sep 2023

Protecting our trees

There has been some public interest in a developer’s decision to fell trees in Auckland’s suburb of Pukekohe.

Educational 13 Sep 2023

Immersive cultural and environmental education space on the waterfront opens to the public

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council have partnered to deliver Te Wharekura, a project which celebrates the cultural richness of Te Waitematā, and aims to inspire its protection.

Council news 11 Sep 2023

Auckland’s 30-year Water Strategy announces its first annual update

The Auckland Water Strategy (2022 – 2050) is Auckland Council’s 30-year approach to water, guided by the vision te mauri o te wai, that the life-sustaining capacity of Auckland’s water is protected and enhanced.

Events30 Results

17 Nov 2023 - 17 Dec 2023

Christmas Pukeko Adventure at Greenwoods Corner

Our mischievous Greenwoods Corner pukekos are on the loose, and we need YOUR help to find them be...

01 Nov 2023 - 10 Jan 2024

Auckland Parks Mini Rangers

Join us, the Auckland Parks Mini Rangers, and Harry from Barefooted NZ as we explore your local p...

08 Oct 2023 - 28 Jan 2024

Mātātoa - Time2train | Mahuhu ki te Rangi Park

We welcome anyone to come along and have fun learning traditional Māori games.

07 Dec 2023

Ranger guided walk - Beachlands-Mareatai walkway, Maraetai

The walkway connects the settlements of Beachlands and Maraetai and offers views of the Hauraki G...

07 Dec 2023

Splash to Sustainability

Learn how to be Waterwise by checking your flow, spotting leaks, and using other water-saving hacks.

07 Dec 2023

The Abundant Kitchen - A Night of Ferment

We are holding our event at Wai Orea CRC, Waitemata’s newly opened Recycling Centre so it is a ch...

08 Dec 2023

Re:generate Nights - Freemans Bay

Re:generate Nights is returning to Freemans Bay this December! Browse 30 stalls of preloved fashi...

09 Dec 2023

Bicycle-part fence design and assemblage

Join master upcycler and sculptor Andrew Hall in this one-off workshop to design a fence construc...