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Conservation 12 Aug 2025

Certified and cheeky: meet Ronnie, Auckland Council’s newest conservation canine

From chewing beds to chasing rodents, Ronnie joins the biosecurity big league.

Community 11 Aug 2025

104 community gardens and other innovation help communities grow their own food

From backyard garden boxes to chicken coops, Aucklanders are digging in to help food inequity and nourish the planet.

Council news 5 Aug 2025

New website puts coastal data in Aucklanders’ hands

Auckland’s coastal monitoring data is now publicly viewable on Auckland Council’s newly launched Coastal Monitoring Portal.

Environment 29 Jul 2025

Enviro a go-go for Waiheke Local Board funding

Waiheke’s environmental initiatives will get a major boost in the 25/26 financial year thanks to the local board’s allocation of $419,400 toward its Environmental Programme.

Environment 29 Jul 2025

Enviro the go for Devonport-Takapuna Local Board funding

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has allocated $217,400 towards environmental programmes.

Council news 24 Jul 2025

A park with purpose: flood protection and recreation to coexist at AF Thomas Park

Auckland Council has completed the feasibility study of two proposals, both looking to restore part of AF Thomas Park to a flood storage wetland while keeping the much-loved green space available for Aucklanders to use when the park is not flooded.

Environment 22 Jul 2025

Manurewa Local Board commits over $1M to environment

The Manurewa Local Board is stepping up its fight against illegal dumping and environmental challenges with a major $1.1 million investment into grassroots eco projects.

Community 18 Jul 2025

Kaipātiki board makes landmark investment to protect environment

Kaipātiki residents can rest assured their environment is a top priority following the local board’s landmark allocation of $1,065,900 towards to its environmental initiatives for the 25/26 financial year.

Events53 Results

04 Dec 2025

Te Puke o Tara | Hampton Park - Ranger Guided Walk

Learn about its extensive Māori and European cultural heritage and the incredible stories of this...

06 Dec 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Te Henga Weed Bin Weekend

Get rid of invasive weeds at your local community weed bin.

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...

13 Dec 2025

Nature Journaling - Let's look at grasses

This is an ideal activity to do with children and this could be the start of lifetime love of the...

13 Dec 2025

Up-bicycled jewellery

Learn how to transform 'waste to wonderful' by 'up-bicycling’ under-valued waste resources into u...

01 Oct 2025 - 23 Jan 2026

Creative Nature Workshop Series

Creative Nature Workshops for Whānau.

17 Dec 2025

Walking with Dinosaurs

We’ll take you on a guided walk to share the secrets and stories of these botanical giant trees.