Parks / Outdoors

News891 Results

Transport 24 Nov 2015

Five years of progress in Franklin

Franklin Local Board has taken the bull by the horns and delivered some great local wins in its first five years.

Community 24 Nov 2015

Flying school history celebrated at Selwyn Reserve

A sundial with special significance has been installed at Selwyn Reserve.

Beaches 24 Nov 2015

Five years as a united Auckland – Part 6: A healthy city

In the final of our six-part series, we look initiatives to make Auckland’s environment healthier.

Dogs 17 Nov 2015

Top tips to keep dogs safe

Auckland Council encourages the use of positive reinforcement as the best way to train your dog.

Beaches 30 Oct 2015

Council supports conservation volunteers at Atiu Creek

Council is partnering with Conservation Volunteers NZ and will contribute $50,000 towards the Restore Ātiu Creek Ecology (RACE) project.

Beaches 28 Oct 2015

Waiheke Island named as a top 10 region

The secret is out – Waiheke Island has been named one of the world’s top 10 regions for next year in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2016 publication.

Beaches 28 Oct 2015

Enjoy our amazing region

Make the most of the great outdoors in Auckland.

Sports / Leisure 28 Oct 2015

Playground open at Turner Reserve

As part of a series of Puketāpapa Local Board-funded playground upgrades, Turner Reserve in Mt Roskill, now has a fun range of play equipment.

Events72 Results

30 Mar 2023

Beginners Guide to Bird Identification

Learn how to identify common birds found in our neighbourhoods, and monitoring methods for bird counts and predators.

30 Mar 2023

Free Silent Disco Kids Adventures - Sea Odyssey Edition

Gear up with headphones and follow an interactive Sea Odyssey story that takes place on one of the deserted islands.

19 Jan 2023 - 25 May 2023

Ranger guided walk - Free

Learn about the unique flora and fauna that call the forest and waterways home and important environmental issues that we face today in the reserve.

31 Mar 2023

Last Chance Twilight Sailing

Aboard Ted Ashby as we watch the sun sink below the horizon.

01 Apr 2023

DIY Drought-Tolerant Garden Beds

We will get hands-on, building this bed to be used by the community within EcoMatters organic teaching garden.

01 Apr 2023

Seasonal Pulse Autumn: Organics And Kaitiakitanga

You will develop skills to enable greater awareness of the land you are working with and meet some great folks along the way.

01 Apr 2023

Te Ara Awataha Greenway Celebration

Northcote's new greenway and housing development is pioneering sustainable development in Auckland.

18 Mar 2023 - 01 Apr 2023

'Native Tree Rescue' Papakura Stream Restoration – EcoFest

We will be caring for thousands of native trees and shrubs that have recently been planted by releasing them from strangling weeds.