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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

Rare Raukawa gecko rediscovered in Auckland remains elusive
Excitement dampened as enigmatic gecko remains just that!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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


Waipapa regeneration with Kaipātiki Project
Spread the word and invite your friends to join us on this meaningful journey towards a greener f...

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

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

Stream clean up with Kaipātiki Project
Join in and help us make space for water to keep our streams safe, healthy, and flood-resilient!

Waste Free Kitchen: Being Creative with Leftovers
Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.