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Anzac Day 20 Apr 2023

Anzac Day reflecting red for remembrance

Auckland Council and the Auckland RSA (Returned Services Association) have come together to provide opportunities for all Aucklanders to honour military veterans this Anzac Day.

Pest Free 20 Apr 2023

Reasons to join your local community conservation group

Community conservation groups are working hard to improve our natural environment right across Tāmaki Makaurau. Check out some great reasons to connect with your local group.

Community 20 Apr 2023

Boards find better ways to work together

Auckland's southern local boards are coming together to co-operate in areas where their interests are shared.

Council news 20 Apr 2023

Auckland Council appoints Group Recovery Manager

Auckland Council has appointed Mat Tucker as the Group Recovery Manager for the January Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle.

Environment 19 Apr 2023

Healthier waters for Takapuna Beach

The waters along Takapuna Beach are on their way to becoming healthier thanks to the $5.44m recent relining and rehabilitation works undertaken by Watercare along the Takapuna Foreshore Beach Pipeline.

Community 19 Apr 2023

May is Africa Month: ‘Afrika is everywhere, Afrika is all of us’

With support from the city centre targeted rate, Auckland Council is providing a platform for the food, fashion, art, dance and music of Aucklanders whose roots are found in the richly colourful cultures of the African continent.

Community 18 Apr 2023

Manurewa Community Recycling Centre’s zero waste mission

Looking for second-hand goods, repair workshops or sustainable living advice? Manurewa Community Recycling Centre is your eco-friendly one-stop shop.

Environment 18 Apr 2023

Aucklanders carbon impact 15 per cent higher than fellow New Zealanders

Auckland has much work to do to reduce its carbon footprint

Environment 17 Apr 2023

How your food scraps can help the planet

Discover different eco-friendly ways to dispose of your food scraps and make a difference to Auckland's future.

Pest Free 14 Apr 2023

Backyard activities for the whole family

Want to get the whole family involved and save our backyard birdsong? Here are some fun activities you can do together.

Arts 13 Apr 2023

Get creative and give pottery a spin

Keen to get your hands dirty and try something new? Sign up for a pottery class at your local arts centre.

Pest Free 13 Apr 2023

Pull Weeds

Clear your backyard of pest plants, particularly moth plant, yellow/kahili ginger and climbing asparagus. Identify and find tips on the best way to remove the weeds.

Pest Free 13 Apr 2023

Plant Natives

Our native birds love gardens where they can easily find food and water and build a nest.

Pest Free 13 Apr 2023

How to join a conservation group

Conservation groups across Auckland are working hard to protect our native habitats, plants and animals. Make a difference in your local area - find a conservation group near you.

Mayor 13 Apr 2023

Mayor of Auckland accepts recommendations of independent review

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown said he accepts the findings of the independent review into the response to the Auckland Anniversary floods, and will work to ensure the panel’s recommendations are implemented.

Pest Free 12 Apr 2023

Our Pest Search website

Find out about pest plants and animals in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. You can search for a pest by name or use the filters to narrow down the selection.