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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.

Events72 Results

22 Mar 2023 - 12 Apr 2023

Crop Swap – EcoFest

Bring your garden/kitchen surplus - seedlings, produce, baking, preserves.

13 Apr 2023

Walking into The Night: Experiencing Darkness and The Natural World - EcoFest

During the walk, we will explore our relationship to darkness, using our senses, imagination, and night-altered powers of observation.

13 Apr 2023 - 20 Apr 2023

Junior Ranger pest detectives

We will create our very own chew cards and pest-monitoring tunnels to take home.

21 Jan 2023 - 22 Apr 2023

Circus in the Park - Myers Park

Join the amazing Circus In The Park team to play and learn circus skills like juggling, hula hoop, acrobatics, ribbons and spinning plates.

15 Apr 2023

Create a Banana Swale in Your Backyard

Join us to share the experience and feel inspired to be a part of these local initiatives.

15 Apr 2023

Free Silent Disco City Clean-Up - Massey

The 1-hour clean-up is followed by a 30-minute guided meditation to connect with nature and gain the inner wisdom to plant the seeds for the future.

15 Apr 2023

Grow, Forage, Cook - Healthy Eating Autumn

In this workshop, you’ll get a tour of EcoMatters Teaching Garden with garden coordinator Meg Liptrot and have a go at planting a winter crop

15 Apr 2023

Oneroa Rat Trial Walk with Te Korowai o Waiheke - EcoFest

The walk will start at Alison Park and finish at Little Oneroa and is suitable for all fitness and age levels.