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Community 21 Oct 2016

Flower of the week: California poppy

California poppy flowers close at night and open when the sun touches them in the morning.

Development 21 Oct 2016

Turning problems into healthier play areas

Two Mt Roskill reserves are about to be transformed to stop stormwater flooding and restore the area's natural ecology.

Beaches 20 Oct 2016

7 things to do in Ōrākei

Beautiful beaches, a bustling waterfront and rich local heritage are a few of the features that make the Ōrākei Local Board area a popular destination.

Development 18 Oct 2016

Video: What happens when you transform a car park into a place for people?

Earlier in 2015 we transformed car parks on Lorne and High streets into places for people.

Sports / Leisure 18 Oct 2016

Award for Auckland Council’s Parks, Sport and Recreation team

Auckland Council’s Parks, Sport and Recreation unit are the proud recipients of the Skills Active Aotearoa Organisation Award.

Community 18 Oct 2016

Te Puke o Tara sports park now open

Te Puke o Tara sports park is complete with five playing fields, a training field and a car park.

Beaches 18 Oct 2016

The spectacular scenery of the Hillary Trail

The Hillary Trail is a spectacular multi-day tramping trip through the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.

Beaches 18 Oct 2016

10 tips for dog owners this summer

Summer is the perfect time to take your canine friend for regular short walks, longer outings and even short stays away.

Events36 Results

11 Nov 2023 - 25 May 2024

Beach volleyball series in Mission Bay

Our Beach Volleyball series in Mission Bay will brighten your Summer.

28 Oct 2023 - 22 Jun 2024

Northcote Greenway Regeneration - with Kaipātiki Project

Join us in this endeavour to regenerate this new, nature-based community space.

19 May 2024

Auburn Reserve Clean-Up

Join us in getting Auburn Reserve ready for tree planting in June.

19 May 2024

Long Bay Regional Park Planting Day

Come and join us - have fun and save the planet at the same time.

19 May 2024

Wairau Estuary Reserve Planting Day

Join us in planting native grasses in the Wairau Estuary Reserve.

12 May 2024 - 02 Jun 2024

Ambury Regional Park Planting Day

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

23 Sep 2023 - 19 May 2024

Nature Play - Myers Park

At Nature Play in Myers Park you’ll see your kids discover new ways to play, make new friends and...

11 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

Eskdale Regeneration Champions with Kaipātiki Project

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