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Auckland Botanic Gardens unearths Tangled Roots exhibition
This summer, Auckland Botanic Gardens is setting the record straight with Tangled Roots, a unique and diverse exhibition that proves the humble grass family and humanity have long been deeply entangled.
A new view of Mayfield Park: investing in community spaces
Thanks to this recent upgrade funded by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Mayfield Park - a wide open space, has had some much needed TLC.
Key summer updates for Muriwai
Muriwai Regional Park visitors will find a range of food options and cool refreshments available at the west coast beach hotspot this summer.
Golden hours in Tāmaki Makaurau
As the sun stretches its golden rays into the evening, Auckland transforms into a playground of possibilities.
Update
Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges closed as large-scale pest control gets underway
Battling invasive predators: aerial operation aims to restore balance in Hūnua forests
Top 10 leafy lunch spots in the city centre
We are nurturing more natural spaces for you to enjoy - check out our city centre parks
From rubbish to rodents: five things you can do to help protect the Hauraki Gulf this summer
With more boats expected on the water, Auckland Council is urging boaties to do their bit to protect this unique environment and here’s how you can help.
Bringing Pōhutukawa Glade back to life
Work is now under way to bring Pōhutukawa Glade, a much-loved Karekare reserve in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, back to life.
Events51 Results
Extreme drought resistance of grass - Public Talk
Come along for a public presentation from researchers at the University of Auckland about the bio...
Takapuna Beach Cup 2026
The Takapuna Beach Cup is a three-day Aotearoa Waka Ama event that attracts paddlers from across...
Botanical watercolours for beginners
Ideal for complete beginners in watercolour or those wanting to try a new medium.
Stream Care Day
Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.
Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs
Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition by discovering innovative ways grasses are being integrate...
Boulevard Arts Fiesta
A quintessential beach side fiesta featuring entertainment, food trucks and more.
Natural history of New Zealand flowers
Join author Phil Garnock-Jones for a talk about the wonderful world of NZ flowers, with plenty of...
Pirate Play Party
Test your cannon shooting skills, dig for treasure, turn yourself into a pirate for the day, get...
