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Parks / Outdoors 25 May 2016

Hidden oasis in Symonds Street

Symonds Street Cemetery, a public park since 1908, is a tree-lined oasis in the heart of the city.

Free 18 May 2016

Trees to return to Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill summit

A dawn planting ceremony next month will mark the first phase of returning a tree to the tihi (summit) of Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill.

Environment 17 May 2016

Vibrant orchids on display at the Wintergarden

Vibrant orchids are on display in the Auckland Domain Wintergardens through autumn and winter.

Community 12 May 2016

Cleaning up Ōtara's waterways and lake

The Ōtara Creek Community Planting Day on 28 May will kick off a wider community effort and strategy to bring about change in the Ōtara waterways and lake.

Beaches 4 May 2016

Muriwai Motor Camp getting an upgrade

An upgrade to Muriwai Motor Camp will kick off this week. It will give the campground a more efficient layout, as well as new showers, toilet blocks, laundry, kitchen, BBQ areas and the latest addition - a fish cleaning station.

Environment 29 Apr 2016

Creeping fuchsia at the Botanic Gardens

The blue pollen of these rare fuchsia are a treat for visitors to the Botanic Gardens.

Educational 29 Apr 2016

Survey shows Kiwis want to combat kauri dieback

Almost 90 per cent of all those surveyed by Colmar Brunton agreed that it is “important” or “very important” to manage kauri dieback, even given the other threats to kauri forests.