Environment

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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.

Conservation 13 Aug 2025

Pest control in Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges gets underway

Pests beware – Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges go on the offensive.

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.

Events85 Results

21 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2026

Meet your neighbours and discuss what local solutions to climate change we can take together, for...

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...

22 Mar 2026 - 22 Apr 2026

EcoFest

Join the fun as we celebrate nature, sustainable living, and the protection of our natural enviro...

08 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Natural Dye Workshops

Join Holli and learn how to harvest, prepare and use plant-based dyes from the garden to colour t...

25 Mar 2026

Native Watercress: Rediscovering Our Taonga Species

Join us for an insightful talk that explores the fascinating world of native watercress, includin...

25 Mar 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Walkie Talkie

We will explore heritage sites at a relaxed pace.

26 Mar 2026

Native Planting Workshop

Join us for a whānau friendly native planting workshop and kōrero with Alanah from EcoMatters.

26 Mar 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Manurewa Lunch and Ride: FREE Guided Rides

Discover the neighbourhood of Manurewa and beyond on a fun guided ride!