Parks / Outdoors

Events26 Results

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail

The Climate Action Trail at Auckland’s Botanic Gardens is the perfect adventure!

30 Jul 2026

Winter wonder guided walk

Step into the Auckland Botanic Garden this winter for a free guided walk filled with seasonal col...

30 Jul 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Takapuna Winter Lights

This free, family-friendly festival transforms central Takapuna into a spectacular winter wonderl...

20 Jul 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

Imperfect Parents Nature Playgroups

See what magic happens when you stand back and let things unfold! Plus, you get to meet other par...

17 Jul 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Restore Waikōwhai

Join us to help restore unique, beautiful nature spaces in Waikōwhai!

01 Aug 2026

Avondale Stream Community Planting

Join us at the Whau Stream tributary to put native plants in the ground.

01 Aug 2026

Matariki Night Market

Whether you're coming for the kai, the music or simply to spend time with your whānau, we'd love...

01 Aug 2026

Moonlight Ride

Join us for a magical night ride under the full moon - a free community event full of bikes, musi...

News140 Results

Council news 29 Jun 2026

Te reo Māori names restored to five Auckland regional parks 

Five Auckland regional parks will soon showcase Māori names and narratives, helping to strengthen the cultural identity of Tāmaki Makaurau and reconnect some of Auckland’s most well-known landscapes with their ancestral stories.

Community 30 Apr 2026

Walter Massey Park: a win for sport and community

Walter Massey Park in Māngere, has been transformed into a top-tier community sporting hub - made possible by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, Auckland Council, and the Māngere East Hawks Special Projects Team.

Council news 23 Mar 2026

Key section of Te Whau Pathway open to Aucklanders

How would you like to walk or cycle alongside the Whau awa?

Community 12 Mar 2026

New moves in Ōtāhuhu

Fairburn Park in Ōtāhuhu now has a new volleyball court for fun, fitness, and community play - thanks to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

Parks / Outdoors 4 Feb 2026

5 fantastic Auckland boardwalks to visit this winter

Auckland has many great walking trails designed to adapt to our rainy climate, with beautiful boardwalks that allow you to explore the outdoors while keeping your shoes dry.

Community 28 Jan 2026

5 top things to do in Upper Harbour

Discover Upper Harbour with adventures, festivals, outdoor movie, swimming and free fun — all supported by the Upper Harbour Local Board.

Council news 23 Jan 2026

Vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park closed until further notice

Due to the impacts of extensive rainfall in our region this week, vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park is now closed until further notice.

Whanau friendly 22 Jan 2026

5 top things to do in Rodney

Explore Rodney’s free events, youth programmes, arts, parks, and beaches — all supported by Rodney Local Board for affordable summer fun.