Parks / Outdoors

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30 Mar 2025

Wild Streets Festival of Play

Bring along a picnic and make a day of it. We will also have sunscreen, water and a bit of shade...

22 Mar 2025 - 22 Apr 2025

EcoFest 2025

​The EcoFest programme is packed with events, activities, installations and workshops for people...

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail - Auckland Botanic Gardens

The trail contains 10 fun stops with content for tamariki and adults, showing how we can all live...

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Cuttings and Kōrero

Join us every last Sunday in Te Ara Tapuwae to connect with other plant enthusiasts!

01 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025

Rainbow Machine

Step into a world of colour and creativity at Corban Estate Arts Centre!

18 Mar 2025 - 29 Jul 2025

Nursery volunteer team get-together

It's an amazing place to learn about biodiversity, with over 90 species of native plants being ca...

04 Feb 2025 - 03 Jun 2025

Witheford Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

We need your help to regenerate and protect parts of this amazing reserve.

02 Apr 2025 - 05 Apr 2025

ASB Polyfest 2025

Celebrating 50 years of Polyfest history, this much-loved community event for all ages returns to...

News39 Results

Community 28 Mar 2025

Pukekohe park gifted dual Māori name

Kennelley Park has been gifted the dual name of Te Ara Poouri, marked with a special ceremony to recognise the significance of the name.   

Council news 25 Mar 2025

Have your say on the future of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area

A formal agreement between the Crown, tangata whenua and Auckland Council is being proposed to help protect and manage the treasured Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area.

Council news 24 Mar 2025

Stunning botanical gift for Aucklanders, forever

In an extraordinary act of generosity, Auckland philanthropist Rosemary Platt has gifted 5.63 hectares (approximately 14 acres) of ecologically significant land to the people of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Council news 18 Mar 2025

Vehicle access to Muriwai Beach closed due to fire risk

In response to a total fire ban for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, vehicle access to Muriwai Beach will close tomorrow on Wednesday, 19 March, until further notice.

Easter 17 Mar 2025

Egg-cellent Easter activities to enjoy in Auckland

Easter and the school holidays are on the horizon and there are plenty of activities around Tāmaki Makaurau during Easter to keep kids (and adults) entertained.

Council news 14 Mar 2025

Outdoor fires now banned in all of Auckland

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited season for Auckland, Waitematā and Counties Manukau Districts from 8am Friday 14 March, until further notice.

Parks / Outdoors 5 Mar 2025

Immerse yourself in nature with these epic Auckland running and hiking tracks

Get outdoors and explore Auckland this summer by hiking through our beautiful countryside.

Community 3 Mar 2025

Mana Whenua artists honour South Auckland’s own with mural

Fa'anānā Efeso Collins' mural by renowned Mana Whenua artists Janine and Charles Williams, a masterpiece in Manukau.