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Out with the old in with the new
Recent enhancements made to the Ngāti Ōtara Park playground have transformed the area into an epic adventure hub, with locals all invited to celebrate at an opening on Saturday 23 March.
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Outlook bright for Waitākere Ranges Dark Sky project
Volunteers are now able to use equipment for light monitoring and help register a pre-application to Dark Sky International for the Waitākere Ranges to become an International Dark Sky Place, thanks to the support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.
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The tale of ‘it’s only just birds’ one of 21 parks in Ōtara-Papatoetoe to receive Māori Names
Twenty-one parks in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe area will receive Māori names, as part of Auckland Council’s commitment for te reo Māori to be seen, heard, spoken, and learnt.
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Auckland’s oldest park gains new tree species
Plans are underway to expand Pukekawa / Auckland Domain’s already significant botanical tree collection.
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Franklin sports facilities under pressure
More sports but not more fields. Franklin Local Board is planning for the future as participation in sport continues to grow.
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Old quarry now diving duck haven
Ōrākei Local Board celebrates Parks Week
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Diversity Festival 2024 immerses community in vibrant tapestry of cultures
It was an explosion of cultures for one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals, organised by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.
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Wairaki / Lynfield Reserve – signed, sealed and delivered
It’s the first park in Puketāpapa to have its returned name signposted. In 2022, Puketāpapa Local Board formally adopted traditional Māori names for 17 parks which have been given dual names.
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Planting Days 2024 with Kaipātiki Project
Join us as we expand and strengthen our local reserves with more native plants this year.
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Wenderholm Regional Park Planting Day
Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.
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Takapuna Winter Lights
The fully assessable, all-ages outdoor sensory experience is a free event in the heart of Takapun...
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Waitawa Regional Park Planting Day
Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.
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Volunteer Welcome Day - with Kaipātiki Project
Have you ever wanted to volunteer with an environmental organisation?
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Matariki Tree Planting
Come together as a community to honour traditional Māori practices and contribute to a greener en...
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Planting for resilience: water sensitive design
Join landscape architect Nick Robinson who will discuss water sensitive design features such as g...
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Sponge Cities: resilient landscapes and water sensitive design
Join landscape architect Nick Robinson who will discuss water sensitive design features such as g...