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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.

Council news 18 Jul 2025

Opinion: Balancing flood resilience with community recreation

General manager, Healthy Waters and Flood resilience Craig Mcilroy talks about the importance of achieving balance when delivering critical flood resilience projects.

Council news 15 Jul 2025

Next stage of pest eradication on Kawau Island begins

Auckland Council and its partners have been working closely with landowners and residents on an operation to restore the extensive native forest on Kawau Island.

Climate action 15 Jul 2025

From finance to forest: Auckland’s new bond brings benefits for people and planet

Bonds that grow: Council’s tree-linked finance supports greener, stronger communities.

Council news 14 Jul 2025

Tūpuna Maunga Research Scholarship 2025/2026 open for applications

The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is now inviting applications for its 2025/2026 research scholarship.

Community 10 Jul 2025

Can we get a chee hoo...for the good our grants do!

Applications for round one of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board 2025/2026 grants programme is open for projects over $2,000 in arts, community, environment, events, heritage, sports or recreation. Apply by 8 August 2025.

Environment 4 Jul 2025

Zig Zag track reopens in Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

A popular local track connecting the Titirangi community to its local beach is now open again.

Community 2 Jul 2025

Record-breaking moth pod competition unites Howick community

Funded by the Howick Local Board, 42 teams removed over 246,000 plants, nearly double last year - including 72,922 pods and 173,380 seedlings, stopping around 6.1 billion seeds from spreading.

Events54 Results

13 Jan 2026

Create a Corn Husk Doll at the Botanic Gardens

In this activity, kids will learn how to make their very own traditional corn husk dolls—just lik...

13 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2026

Summer holidays at Devonport Library

There’s something for everyone, ready for you to enjoy at your own pace!

14 Jan 2026

Take a walk on the grassy side

We will share some tips and tricks to learning to identify grasses, which can be tricky, so bring...

17 Jan 2026

Silent disco kids adventures

Families can join together, or children can set off on their own themed adventure through the Auc...

24 Jan 2026

Summer Fun in the Park 2026

Celebrate the end of the summer holidays with a fun-filled morning of FREE entertainment for the...

29 Jan 2026

Guided Walking Meditation

Join us for a peaceful and grounding Walking Meditation session amidst the natural beauty of the...

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...