Planting

Events19 Results

10 Jul 2026

Native planting - The Avenue Reserve

We're transforming this under utilised patch of grass into a future habitat area for native wildl...

11 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Te Herenga Waka o Orewa Marae

Together we’ll be planting native plants to help restore the marae grounds, riverbank and awa, co...

27 Jun 2026 - 09 Aug 2026

Community planting days - Hibiscus Coast

Come together to help us plant native trees in local reserves.

17 May 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Regional park planting days - South

Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks! 

12 Jul 2026

Puhoi Riverside Planting Day

A celebration of new beginnings, bringing people and place together to build resilience for the f...

03 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

Organic gardening sessions

Get involved with myriad seasonal organic gardening activities. You can even share in the harvest!

18 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Whau Awa

Put on your gumboots and let's turn this area into a thriving stream habitat.

18 Jul 2026

Matariki Planting by the Bike Path

Join us this Matariki to plant native plants along the Whau Awa!

News20 Results

Youth / Rangatahi 1 Dec 2025

Building community and play at Red Beach Park

A favourite local spot for Red Beach families is the park on William Bayes Road, just a short stroll from the beach.

Climate action 4 Nov 2025

Planting for the future in Manurewa

The project builds on the success of Te Maara Kai o Wirihana, the school’s established urban farm, and marks an exciting new chapter in its journey toward a more sustainable and self sufficient future.

Environment 22 Jul 2025

Manurewa Local Board commits over $1M to environment

The Manurewa Local Board is stepping up its fight against illegal dumping and environmental challenges with a major $1.1 million investment into grassroots eco projects.

Environment news 18 Jun 2025

Council calls for applications to help transform water quality across Auckland

Protecting our streams: waterway fund opens for rural landowners.

Conservation 28 May 2025

Free natives to help grow Auckland’s forest canopy

Native plant giveaway for a wilder Auckland.

Planting 31 Mar 2025

Grant funding nurtures native nursery

Find out how grants helped Motu Community Nursery.

Community 29 Nov 2024

Sprouting success from planting days

Thanks to the tireless work of volunteers, schools, teachers, Auckland Council’s Park rangers and the Howick Local Board, a remarkable change is taking place.

Community 2 Oct 2024

Exciting progress at Botanic Gardens

There's lots happening behind the scenes at Auckland Botanic Gardens.