Parks / Outdoors

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Kids / Family 5 Nov 2025

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.  

Community 3 Nov 2025

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.

Council news 31 Oct 2025

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.

Please be aware that due to fire damage, Fairy Falls Track is currently closed.
Council news 30 Oct 2025

Auckland Regional Parks track update

This update outlines significant progress made since April 2025 to renew and reopen tracks damaged during the severe weather events of 2023.

Parks / Outdoors 29 Oct 2025

Golden hours in Tāmaki Makaurau

As the sun stretches its golden rays into the evening, Auckland transforms into a playground of possibilities.

Update
Conservation 28 Oct 2025

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

Akl Paths 26 Oct 2025

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

Parks / Outdoors 24 Oct 2025

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.

Events43 Results

30 Jan 2026

Giant Mud Pie Kitchen

Creative Kids Collective is bringing a Giant Mud Pie Kitchen to Coyle Park. Where getting messy i...

30 Jan 2026 - 06 Feb 2026

Vector Lights for Waitangi Day

Vector Lights commemorates Waitangi Day with a dynamic light and sound show on the iconic Aucklan...

31 Jan 2026

Gribblehirst Summer Festival

Celebrate community spirit with live music, food stalls, a free activity zone, marketplace, bounc...

31 Jan 2026

Nature’s Pharmacy: Exploring medicinal plants of summer

In this session, we will go over 4-5 different medicinal plants that are ready to be harvested du...

31 Jan 2026

Ninja Run

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

01 Feb 2026

World Wetland Day Festival

Explore, play, and discover at Matuku Link – a free, family-friendly day of wildlife, wetlands, c...

01 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2026

The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is a free, month-long celebration of biking.

05 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026

Pekepeka at Point View

Come along to a free guided bat walk!