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Sports / Leisure 7 May 2018

New lights shining on Barry Curtis Park sports fields

Training is about to get a whole lot safer with new floodlights on sports fields in Barry Curtis Park.

Environment 7 May 2018

Regional parks closed to protect kauri

Waitākere and Hunua ranges areas closed.

Environment 4 May 2018

Kauri dieback investigation underway on North Shore

A track at Chelsea Estate Heritage Park on Auckland’s North Shore has been closed as a precautionary measure while investigations are carried out on a kauri tree that may be affected by kauri dieback disease.

Cultural 4 May 2018

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill summit becomes vehicle-free

The tihi (summit) of Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill will permanently close to all motor vehicles, including motorbikes and scooters from mid May.

Environment 4 May 2018

Keeping kauri standing in the Hunua Ranges

A number of higher-risk tracks in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park have closed, as of 1 May.

Community 3 May 2018

Twins into the swing of things

Twins Ila and Jaya Patel were unhappy when the monkey bars in their local park vanished, so they decided to do something about it.

Environment 3 May 2018

Serious about play

Council is working to address the disparity in the quality of some parks and playgrounds across the Auckland region.

Environment 1 May 2018

Waitākere Ranges forests to close 1 May

Closures will protect ranges from kauri dieback disease.

Events15 Results

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.

08 Dec 2024

Howick Santa Parade

It's a great free day out for families.