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Conservation 21 Feb 2024

Auckland Council initiative to transform golf courses into biodiversity havens

The collaborative project has brought together 22 golf courses and their neighbouring communities to connect these green spaces with collective care for the environment.

Environment 20 Feb 2024

Auckland Council warns public to avoid black algae on two Waiheke Island beaches and Kawakawa Bay

The public are advised not wade in the water or touch the algal material at the affected beaches.

Conservation 7 Feb 2024

Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara gift name to gecko

Rediscovered gecko gifted te reo name of korowai gecko

Environment 11 Jan 2024

Watercare helps improve stormwater quality at Takapuna Beach

Good news for those planning to visit Takapuna Beach this summer! Latest water sampling shows that the recent work done by Watercare along the foreshore continues to improve the quality of the stormwater that flows into Takapuna Beach.

Beaches 10 Jan 2024

Harbour pollution seen up close

Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.

Environment 20 Dec 2023

Cans for Kai a hit for Westhaven Marina’s boaties

Boaties playing their recycling part this summer

Environment 18 Dec 2023

Have your say on the Whatipū to South Head Shoreline Adaptation Plans

Public consultation for the Whatipū to South Head SAP is open from now to 2 April 2024. Have your say and help us plan for the future of our shoreline

Council news 15 Dec 2023

3,500 reasons to put the health of freshwater first

Recent consultation with Aucklanders on how to improve the region’s rivers, lakes and streams has been hailed a success.

Community 14 Dec 2023

Animal Management Officer scores dream job

Why wouldn't you want a summer job like this!

Mayor 11 Dec 2023

Mayor Wayne Brown encourages Aucklanders to support the fight against exotic caulerpa

Two species of exotic caulerpa seaweed have been found in Auckland. Mayor Wayne Brown encourages all Aucklanders, boaties and beachgoers to know the advice and what to do if they spot it.

Conservation 6 Dec 2023

Te Haumanu Taiao – restoring the natural environment in Tāmaki Makaurau

Ecological manual now available to help with your restoration projects

Council news 6 Dec 2023

Auckland Council allocates $225,000 to support community-based climate action

Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee has approved $225,000 in funding to community groups to support climate action as part of the Auckland Climate Grant.

Council news 4 Dec 2023

Beachcombing leads to additional caulerpa detection at Medlands Beach

Exotic caulerpa has also been detected at Medlands Beach on the east coast of Aotea Great Barrier Island – thanks to the vigilance of Auckland Council Biosecurity Advisor Karen Thode.