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Environment 7 Mar 2024

How targeted rates have helped Aotea

Find out how two environment targeted rate have been put to good use on the motu.

Environment 29 Feb 2024

Planting hope in Rānui flax garden

Rānui local weavers now have a new pā harakeke (flax garden) which will provide access to the natural resource and taonga (treasure), thanks to the support from Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Conservation 27 Feb 2024

Showing off their sleuthing skills to Hawaiian mates!

Auckland Council’s biosecurity dog team is demonstrating their skills to their Hawaiian counterparts.

Environment 26 Feb 2024

New report reveals state of freshwater fish species in Auckland region

Secretive and mysterious - what lies beneath our waterways?

Environment 21 Feb 2024

Sunny skies, new methods: Tara Iti thrives, New Zealand's rarest bird

The tara iti/New Zealand fairy tern – our most endangered bird with fewer than 40 remaining – has celebrated a record-breaking summer breeding season.

Conservation 21 Feb 2024

Auckland Council initiative to transform golf courses into biodiversity havens

The collaborative project has brought together 22 golf courses and their neighbouring communities to connect these green spaces with collective care for the environment.

Environment 20 Feb 2024

Auckland Council warns public to avoid black algae on two Waiheke Island beaches and Kawakawa Bay

The public are advised not wade in the water or touch the algal material at the affected beaches. 

Pest plants 14 Feb 2024

Caulerpa update shows active response

A new report shows the work being done to respond to invasive marine pest, exotic Caulerpa.

Events50 Results

16 Jul 2024

Takapuna Rockpool Exploration

Come join us for a free guided rock pooling experience with Experiencing Marine Reserves.

09 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

July School Holidays at Titirangi Library - Matariki

Join us for games, activities and more.

06 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Devonport Library School Holiday Programme

Free school holiday activities for tamariki.

06 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Glen Eden Library Matariki School Holiday Programme

Join us for one of these exciting events.

06 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Ngā Tamariki o Matariki July School Holidays @ Pakuranga Library

Join us at the library these school holidays for an awesome line up of fun and exciting crafts, a...

06 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

Ngā Tamariki o Matariki: The Children of Matariki - July School Holidays

Join us these school holidays for a series of exciting events.

06 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024

School Holiday Programme Highland Park Library

Join us for these exciting school holiday events.

06 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

18th Annual Estuary Art and Ecology Awards

Explore the ecological value of this vital waterway and encourage action against its pollution.