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Dogs 5 Sep 2024

Dog rule change protects shorebirds at Snells Beach

With Snells Beach a hotspot for threatened and at-risk shorebirds, a temporary dog rule change will protect them.

Environment 4 Sep 2024

New native plant guide to help iwi, community nurseries prosper

The guide serves as a practical step-by-step reference for establishing and running a nursery for native plants.

Arts 3 Sep 2024

Visitors get an inter-planetary experience at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Other worlds has arrived in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Environment 30 Aug 2024

Help decide our shoreline's future

Give feedback on the draft Shoreline Adaptation Plan for Aotea Great Barrier and Hauraki Gulf Islands.

Beaches 30 Aug 2024

Successful ‘lighting strike’ on invasive Caulerpa seaweed

A bright light is proving effective for killing Caulerpa seaweed, which is a rapidly spreading invasive seaweed in northeastern New Zealand.

Conservation 28 Aug 2024

First ever regional conservation status assessment released on birds in Auckland region

Inventory of Auckland’s bird species released for first time.

Pest plants 21 Aug 2024

Understanding exotic caulerpa around Aotea

Recent exotic caulerpa surveillance around Aotea gives insight into the extent of the pest seaweed.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Timeless urban oasis in the heart of Māngere

Hidden down a winding driveway, the Old School Teaching Gardens in Māngere bloom into a three-acre dreamland, a lush urban oasis making a significant impact.

Events39 Results

02 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025

February craft - Antarctic Diorama

Drop into the Maritime Museum on selected dates and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft.

14 Dec 2024 - 27 Apr 2025

Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches

Discover facts about your own blood, and how it sustains life not just for you - but also for the...

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail - Auckland Botanic Gardens

The trail contains 10 fun stops with content for tamariki and adults, showing how we can all live...

25 Jan 2025 - 08 Mar 2025

Kahikatea: The Disappearing Tree

This exhibition is focused on isolated stands of second growth Kahikatea on the margins of East P...

14 Jan 2025 - 24 Jun 2025

Eskdale Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience!

04 Feb 2025 - 26 Feb 2025

Composting Workshops - February

Come and learn how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!

21 Feb 2025

Titirangi Golf Club Weeding Bee

Come along to save the Waitahurangi Awa from pest plants, and to help this stream that flows thro...

22 Feb 2025

Sunnyvale Stream Care Session

Come along and show some love to the community native planting on the banks of the Waari Stream i...