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Community 7 Jun 2023

Get planting in Upper Harbour

Winter has arrived and with it thousands of native plants ready for planting in local parks across the Upper Harbour Local Board area.

Community 7 Jun 2023

Shoreline adaptation plans adopted

Plans to guide how Auckland Council coastal assets in the Franklin area are managed over the next century have been adopted.

Parks / Outdoors 2 Jun 2023

Two parks win international award again in Waitākere Ranges

Both parks have been recipients of this award multiple times since 2014, with Waikumete being the first cemetery in the southern hemisphere to win the award.

Community 1 Jun 2023

New park planned for Papakura

A concept plan for a new park for Papakura has been adopted.

Community 30 May 2023

Kaipātiki volunteers take on storm damaged reserves

A trained volunteer response team dedicated to cleaning up local reserves damaged by severe weather events has been established in the Kaipātiki area, thanks to a collaboration between Pest Free Kaipātiki, Auckland Council and the local board.  

Community 30 May 2023

Funding set for Karaka Sports Park

Franklin Local Board has committed funds for netball and tennis at Karaka Sports Park.

Council news 30 May 2023

Recovery work continues in Auckland’s western regional parks

The Auckland Anniversary weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle resulted in damage in some areas of our regional parks. For safety reasons, some parks and walking tracks remain closed. Check the latest information before heading out.

Community 29 May 2023

Manukau Harbour Forum plans to plant

Manukau Harbour Forum will use unspent funds to buy native plants to improve the harbour's health.

Events16 Results

25 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Takapuna Winter Lights

The fully assessable, all-ages outdoor sensory experience is a free event in the heart of Takapun...

14 Jul 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Waitawa Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green. 

06 Jun 2024 - 05 Sep 2024

Volunteer Welcome Day - with Kaipātiki Project

Have you ever wanted to volunteer with an environmental organisation?

03 Aug 2024

Matariki Tree Planting

Come together as a community to honour traditional Māori practices and contribute to a greener en...

03 Aug 2024

Planting for resilience: water sensitive design

Join landscape architect Nick Robinson who will discuss water sensitive design features such as g...

03 Aug 2024

Sponge Cities: resilient landscapes and water sensitive design

Join landscape architect Nick Robinson who will discuss water sensitive design features such as g...

02 Jun 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Tāwharanui Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

15 Sep 2024

North Shore Marathon

Join one of New Zealand's most scenic running courses.