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Environment 11 Sep 2025

State of the Environment Report: Auckland is improving in part but big challenges lie ahead

Auckland’s environment is showing green shoots of recovery, yet many of our ecosystems are still in trouble.

Environment 9 Sep 2025

Pickett brothers celebrated for clean-up efforts in Papakura

Two young Papakura brothers have shown that you’re never too young to make a difference when it comes to caring for the environment.  

Council news 4 Sep 2025

Auckland’s tree canopy boosted through council partnership with Te Whangai Trust

The trees – a mix of natives and exotics - were planted across five parks in the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board area.

Environment 1 Sep 2025

From murky to magical: how school students helped restore Papakura’s stormwater ponds

Tamariki, tūī, and tuna: kids dig in to restore Papakura’s stormwater ponds.

Community 21 Aug 2025

Eat your way around the world all in one place: Ōtāhuhu

Whether you’re a foodie, culture seeker, or simply after a great family or friends’ day out, Ōtāhuhu is calling.

Council news 15 Aug 2025

Moving forward to improve flood resilience in Wairau

Auckland Council continues to progress its planning for the Wairau flood resilience project to restore part of AF Thomas Park to act as a flood storage wetland and reduce the risk of flooding for the wider Wairau area.

Council news 14 Aug 2025

Council progresses Deed of Acknowledgement for Waitākere Ranges

Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee has today made a key decision to support the proposed Deed of Acknowledgement for the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area, and to establish a Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Forum.

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...