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Community 14 May 2019

Illegal gardeners remove walkway plants in Papakura

Illegal gardening along council walkways and paths is setting users against neighbours in Papakura.

Parks / Outdoors 9 May 2019

Upgrades to make Keith Hay Park car parks safer

Busy public car parks on Richardson Road and Noton Road are being renewed to improve safety and make them easier to move through.

Parks / Outdoors 7 May 2019

Changes on the way for Basque Park

Improvements are planned for Basque Park to ensure it meets the needs of a growing local population.

Parks / Outdoors 6 May 2019

Boy Walking public artwork coming to Potters Park

Potters Park will be home to a new work of public art from June, created by New Zealand-born artist Ronnie van Hout.

Environment 3 May 2019

Greening the urban environment

Elly Strang looks at the role of green spaces in creating and supporting a healthy urban environment.

Community 3 May 2019

Matakawau embraces new playground

The Awhitu Peninsula community of Matakawau came out to play recently to celebrate the opening of its new playground.

Environment 2 May 2019

Community groups pitch in for green spaces

Elly Strang meets some of the community-led groups battling on behalf of nature in our city.

Environment 1 May 2019

The health benefits of green spaces

Being close to nature is good for our heads, our hearts and our lungs, new research shows.

Events17 Results

06 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Māngere Bridge Library school holiday programme

Join is these school holidays for a series of exciting events.

28 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Aotea Square Ice Rink

The Aotea Square Ice Rink, is back with more fun than ever before!

21 Jun 2024 - 19 Jul 2024

Heard Park After Dark

From 21 June to 19 July, the trees in Heard Park will be lit up and changing colour to add magic...

20 Jul 2024

Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta Native Planting Day

Join us for a day of native planting on Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta / Big King.

28 May 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

Planting Days 2024 with Kaipātiki Project

Join us as we expand and strengthen our local reserves with more native plants this year.

21 Jul 2024

Wenderholm Regional Park Planting Day

Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.

08 Jun 2024 - 30 Jul 2024

Eskdale Restoration Champions with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience.

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...