Environment

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Council news 29 Sep 2025

Temporary changes to dog rules at Ōrere Point Beach Reserve and Ōrere Beach

From 1 October 2025 until 1 March 2026, dogs will be prohibited at all times on beach and intertidal areas within Ōrere Point Beach Reserve car park and east of the Ōrere River mouth.

Beaches 25 Sep 2025

Dog rule change to safeguard nesting birds at Big Manly and Tindalls

When the first shorebird pair begins nesting, temporary dog access rule changes will be introduced at Big Manly and Tindalls beaches to help protect vulnerable shorebirds.

Pest Free 18 Sep 2025

Three years on: crack down on pest plant sales to protect Auckland’s environment sees positive shift

Auckland Council and contractor inspectors are working hard behind the scenes to protect our environment by enforcing rules around the sale of pest plants.

Council news 15 Sep 2025

Auckland Water Strategy update shows progress made but more work to be done

Adopted in March 2022, the Auckland Water Strategy sets a vision for Auckland’s waters and provides direction for investment and action across the council group to 2050.

Council news 12 Sep 2025

How your targeted rates are improving Auckland’s natural environment and water quality

The Policy and Planning Committee celebrated the significant progress made towards restoring and protecting our natural environment and waterways thanks the natural environment and water quality targeted rates.

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.  

Events117 Results

07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

The exhibition reveals how both the giants and the smallest creatures play vital roles in maintai...

21 Mar 2026

Backyard Chicken Keeping

Learn how to keep happy, healthy chickens with Barbara Stumbles.

21 Mar 2026

Discover Pupukemoana 2026

This event will give the community an opportunity to learn through experience and play.

21 Mar 2026

Emily Karaka in conversation with Chelsea Winstanley

Join artist Emily Karaka in conversation with filmmaker Chelsea Winstanley as they discuss Emily’...

21 Mar 2026

Make Your Mark Nature Event

Join us for a day of connection, creativity and community at the Make Your Mark Nature Event! Imm...

21 Mar 2026

Stream Side Celebration

Join us to celebrate the completion of Wai-Akatea Raataa Vine Stream Reserve. This is a free, fam...

21 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Mahi tākaro

Come join Harko Brown (teacher & Māori games expert) as he creates aro-tākaro—implements of play—...

13 Dec 2025 - 21 Mar 2026

Basque Park Summer Series

Set in the park’s natural amphitheatre, the event will feature live music, roaming performers, ar...