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Community 21 Oct 2015

Volunteers rescue Kōwhai Park from foreign invaders

Native plants are flourishing in Kōwhai Park once more, thanks to hard work by some green-fingered locals.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Ōtara's got hustle

Ōtara’s new high-tech basketball court in Otamariki Park was recently opened with a community-led minibasketball tournament.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Remembering our fallen

The Ode of Remembrance inscribed on the Returned Services memorial at the Manukau Memorial Gardens now includes a version in te reo Māori.

Parks / Outdoors 21 Oct 2015

Kudos for new and upgraded Auckland central playgrounds

Waitematā Local Board has been working with the parks teams, designers, local community groups and schools to improve what’s on offer at some of playgrounds in parks in Auckland central.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Good sign for Centennial Park

A bright new sign now welcomes people to the start of the nature trail in Centennial Park, Mairangi Bay.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Dropped fees a victory for sports clubs

Orākei Local Board has helped achieve a victory for central Auckland sports clubs by getting sports field fees waived.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Foxy addition to Mt Albert reserve

The Albert-Eden community now has a double flying fox at the Mt Albert Recreational Reserve in Wairere Avenue.

Events73 Results

30 Mar 2023

Free Silent Disco Kids Adventures - Sea Odyssey Edition

Gear up with headphones and follow an interactive Sea Odyssey story that takes place on one of the deserted islands.

23 Mar 2023 - 30 Mar 2023

Explore Henderson Bike Trails

You need to provide your own bike and be capable of riding up to 1.5 hour.

19 Jan 2023 - 25 May 2023

Ranger guided walk - Free

Learn about the unique flora and fauna that call the forest and waterways home and important environmental issues that we face today in the reserve.

31 Mar 2023

Last Chance Twilight Sailing

Aboard Ted Ashby as we watch the sun sink below the horizon.

01 Apr 2023

DIY Drought-Tolerant Garden Beds

We will get hands-on, building this bed to be used by the community within EcoMatters organic teaching garden.

01 Apr 2023

Seasonal Pulse Autumn: Organics And Kaitiakitanga

You will develop skills to enable greater awareness of the land you are working with and meet some great folks along the way.

01 Apr 2023

Te Ara Awataha Greenway Celebration

Northcote's new greenway and housing development is pioneering sustainable development in Auckland.

18 Mar 2023 - 01 Apr 2023

'Native Tree Rescue' Papakura Stream Restoration – EcoFest

We will be caring for thousands of native trees and shrubs that have recently been planted by releasing them from strangling weeds.