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Kauri dieback 4 Aug 2020

Much loved Spraggs Bush track reopens

Spraggs Bush track in the Waitākere Ranges has reopened following work to upgrade the track in the fight against Kauri Dieback disease.

Environment 4 Aug 2020

Celebrating Auckland's rangers on World Ranger Day

Read our Q&A with our park rangers and learn more about the important work they do around the region.

Environment 31 Jul 2020

Regional park big winner of schools budgeting competition

Duder Regional Park has gained nearly 200 new trees thanks to prize money won in a school budgeting competition.

Environment 31 Jul 2020

How to plant smarter by planning your planting

There are a few helpful things to remember when you are planning what to plant in your back yard, starting with why winter is the best time to plant new trees and shrubs.

Environment 29 Jul 2020

What to grow and eat this winter

Auckland Council’s Live Lightly team share their tips for what to grow and eat during the winter season and how to improve your garden’s sustainability.

Environment 24 Jul 2020

Kōkako rescue mission a success

Auckland Council rangers swooped to the rescue of a juvenile kōkako at the weekend.

Waste 22 Jul 2020

Innovative solution to waste on trial

Auckland Council supports farming innovation that sits at the intersection of regenerative agriculture, zero waste and climate change mitigation

Environment 21 Jul 2020

Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan reaches milestone

Auckland's Climate Plan reaches another milestone with the adoption of text at Environment and Climate Change Committee meeting.

Events40 Results

08 Sep 2024

LIVE DAY | Flora & Fauna

Explore the heritage gardens on a nature trail created by our Heritage Gardener, Luke Southern.

10 Aug 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Reserve Care Morning

Come and join local volunteers and get involved in some amazing restoration of an important fresh...

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market. 

12 Sep 2024

Tiny Seeds to Tasty Feasts: Growing your own salad ingredient

Create a salad using freshly harvested greens, and a wilted green salad dressing.

08 Aug 2024 - 10 Oct 2024

Te Ara Awataha Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Join our new volunteer day, meeting on the second Thursday of every month, starting on the 8th of...

19 Sep 2024

Sprout to Plate: A Microgreens Growing Workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home.

21 Sep 2024

Vegan Living Talk

Join us to hear about how removing animal products from our diet makes positive changes for the p...

17 Aug 2024 - 19 Oct 2024

Calling All Bike Mechanics & Enthusiasts

Come join us for a day of hands-on action, community spirit, and pedal-powered fun!