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Environment 28 Apr 2016

Lonely duck languishes for love

Staff at Auckland Domain are playing cupid for one lonely duck who has lost her mate.

Beaches 27 Apr 2016

Planning more trails on the Pōhutukawa Coast

Planning is underway by a group of community representatives for more walking, cycling and horse riding trails in the Beachlands/Maraetai area.

Parks / Outdoors 24 Apr 2016

All action at David Nathan Park

Manurewa Local Board has developed a strategic business plan to enhance David Nathan Park and Homestead.

Community 22 Apr 2016

Tackling anti-social behaviour in parks

If you aren’t aware some of your local parks have an alcohol ban, you will soon find out.

Parks / Outdoors 22 Apr 2016

Watching grass grow in Aotea Square

The grass in Aotea Square has been removed and is set to be replaced with Ready Lawn after the surface has been restored and levelled.

Community 14 Apr 2016

Pest-free homecoming for tiny robins

The birdsong of the native North Island robins, or toutouwai, will once again fill Shakespear Open Sanctuary following the release of the first pairs into their new pest-free home.

Beaches 12 Apr 2016

Work to start on Orewa Reserve pathway

Walking and cycling along the southern end of Orewa Beach will soon be safer and more enjoyable.

Development 8 Apr 2016

Māori urban design expert joins the council

This week Auckland Council welcomed new staff member Phil Wihongi. Phil joins the council as the Mana Whenua Urban Design Principal Specialist for the Auckland Design Office. OurAuckland caught up with Phil to find out about his background and...

Events16 Results

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...

28 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Aotea Square Ice Rink

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

14 Jul 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Waitawa Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green. 

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.

06 Jun 2024 - 05 Sep 2024

Volunteer Welcome Day - with Kaipātiki Project

Have you ever wanted to volunteer with an environmental organisation?

01 Feb 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Relaxation Dance Class

Join our dance class, do exercise and keep fit to joyful music.

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...