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Environment 16 Apr 2025

Knowledge sharing and practical solutions to feature at Love our Harbour: Manukau Harbour Symposium

Mana Whenua, government, scientists, community groups and all who care about Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa, the Manukau Harbour, are invited to join in a full day conference on Friday 31 May 2025

Conservation 16 Apr 2025

Rare Raukawa gecko rediscovered in Auckland remains elusive

Excitement dampened as enigmatic gecko remains just that!

Community 14 Apr 2025

Te Punga taonga: A tribute to Te Maanukanuka o Hoturoa

Dawn broke, Te Punga was revealed. The sculpture, crafted from basalt rock excavated during the Watercare Central Interceptor tunnel project, was transformed by Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua artist Pāora Puru and sculptor Chris van Doren.

Community 14 Apr 2025

Dumping = fines. Anti-social behaviour? not here!

Illegal dumping and anti-social behaviour have no place in our neighbourhoods—that’s the clear message being delivered by local residents and community partners working together to create safer, cleaner spaces in Māngere.

Council news 10 Apr 2025

Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Birkdale area

Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Birkdale area have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area.

Environment 10 Apr 2025

Restoring Āwhitu a community effort

Āwhitu Landcare is a community-led organisation that has been quietly working to restore and protect the natural environment of the Awhitu Peninsula for over 30 years.  

Council news 10 Apr 2025

Traditional Māori garden in new plan for Auckland Botanic Gardens

The council proposes an additional masterplan for an ethnobotanic or traditional Māori garden that connects to the existing gardens.

Environment 7 Apr 2025

A helping hand to clean up backyard streams

The Green your stream project helps homeowners maintain private streams in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Events44 Results

09 May 2025 - 30 May 2025

Rongoā workshops

This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your understanding of Māori healing in a relaxed, hands...

10 May 2025

Sunnyvale stream spruce up

Come along and show some love to the Waari Stream in Sunnyvale.

10 May 2025 - 11 May 2025

Pest plant disposal

Join us and be part of a greener, pest-free Howick.

15 Mar 2025 - 10 May 2025

Waipapa regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Spread the word and invite your friends to join us on this meaningful journey towards a greener f...

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

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

15 May 2025

Painting event: Dancing leaves

This is an UXBRIDGE watercolour painting event. Let the good times roll with our Painting Event:...

07 Mar 2025 - 16 May 2025

Stream clean up with Kaipātiki Project

Join in and help us make space for water to keep our streams safe, healthy, and flood-resilient!

17 May 2025

Waste Free Kitchen: Being Creative with Leftovers

Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.