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Environment 7 Jun 2022

Toutouwai / North Island robins make a home of Hirakimata

There have been consistent sightings of toutouwai since 2007 on Hirakimata, the highest point on Aotea.

Environment 7 Jun 2022

Ripple of excitement as haunting sound returns to summit of Kohukohunui

Kōkako pair singing the success of the 2021/22 breeding season

Environment 1 Jun 2022

Nominations open for 2022 local environmental awards

Nominations are now open for the biennial Love Your Place Awards.

Environment 25 May 2022

Get your septic system checked - compliance is coming in June 2022

Do your part to keep Auckland’s waterways, and ecosystems healthy by making sure your septic tank is well maintained.

Akl Paths 25 May 2022

Puhinui Charter sets path forward

Key partners have signed a charter supporting working together to revive the Puhinui Stream.

Climate action 23 May 2022

Central library living roof sets sustainable example

In the largest example on a council-owned building, Auckland Council has installed a living ‘green roof’ featuring more than 2000 plants on top of the central Auckland Library.

Transport 20 May 2022

Charge into Claris on your e-bike

Claris has a brand new Locky Dock station for charging e-bikes, located outside the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board office.

Events97 Results

29 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Giant Mud Kitchen

Squish, and explore the joy of messy play outdoors.

30 Jan 2026

Rangatahi natural skin care

Bring your curiosity, your mates, and get ready to mix, blend, and glow up, naturally.

31 Jan 2026

Nature’s Pharmacy: Exploring medicinal plants of summer

In this session, we will go over 4-5 different medicinal plants that are ready to be harvested du...

31 Jan 2026

Seed Ball Workshop: Help Our Pollinators

Create “throw and grow” seed balls at Parnell Library in this fun, eco-friendly craft session hel...

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.