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Kids / Family 5 Nov 2025

Auckland Botanic Gardens unearths Tangled Roots exhibition

This summer, Auckland Botanic Gardens is setting the record straight with Tangled Roots, a unique and diverse exhibition that proves the humble grass family and humanity have long been deeply entangled.  

Community 3 Nov 2025

A new view of Mayfield Park: investing in community spaces

Thanks to this recent upgrade funded by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Mayfield Park - a wide open space, has had some much needed TLC.

Council news 31 Oct 2025

Key summer updates for Muriwai

Muriwai Regional Park visitors will find a range of food options and cool refreshments available at the west coast beach hotspot this summer.

Please be aware that due to fire damage, Fairy Falls Track is currently closed.
Council news 30 Oct 2025

Auckland Regional Parks track update

This update outlines significant progress made since April 2025 to renew and reopen tracks damaged during the severe weather events of 2023.

Parks / Outdoors 29 Oct 2025

Golden hours in Tāmaki Makaurau

As the sun stretches its golden rays into the evening, Auckland transforms into a playground of possibilities.

Update
Conservation 28 Oct 2025

Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges closed as large-scale pest control gets underway

Battling invasive predators: aerial operation aims to restore balance in Hūnua forests

Akl Paths 26 Oct 2025

Top 10 leafy lunch spots in the city centre

We are nurturing more natural spaces for you to enjoy - check out our city centre parks

Parks / Outdoors 24 Oct 2025

From rubbish to rodents: five things you can do to help protect the Hauraki Gulf this summer

With more boats expected on the water, Auckland Council is urging boaties to do their bit to protect this unique environment and here’s how you can help.

Events39 Results

04 Apr 2026

Rakino Island snorkeling

Join fellow Rakino Island snorkeling enthusiasts for a low-tide exploration of the Māori Garden B...

12 Apr 2026

Food Forest Our Public Parks - A Community Design Workshop

Explore plant layering, complementary edible species, access and pathways, water considerations,...

12 Apr 2026

Kono Weaving

Join Nat Rose Te Hei (Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Tainui, Tūwharetoa) in this fun beginners...

14 Apr 2026

Leaf art for kids

Drop in for this free, fun kids art activity where kids will explore many leaf shapes and vein fo...

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.

13 May 2026

Tool sharpening basics for secateurs and spades

Learn-as-you-go workshop on sharpening essential garden tools.

20 May 2026

Curious Curator: a guided walk

Join our curious curator, Barbara, for a guided walk exploring some of the botanic garden’s most...