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Vote me Bird of the Century - staying alive has earned your vote!
Dotty dotterel for Bird of the Century – vote me!
I'm endangered, look after me - vote me for Bird of the Century
Cats add to Māui dolphin's plight
Everyone knows cats are a threat to birds, but they are also a problem for Māui dolphins.
Come in and say hi to the friendly staff at the newest community recycling centre in Auckland
Auckland’s newest community recycling centre is more than just a place to drop off your unwanted items. It’s a place where the community can come together and learn more about sustainability.
Bobby puts best paw forward but needs your support!
The search is on for a hound good at its job!
Dotterels emerge from a rough summer breeding season
Stormy summer weather impacts dotterel breeding season
Loss of Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua kaumaatua George Flavell will be deeply felt
Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua kaumaatua George Flavell has passed away.
Three ways Auckland Council is taking action against climate change
We are working hard to address climate change, and it's not all about reducing emissions! Discover three other ways we're taking action.
The science of sniffs – evaluating dogs to detect plant pathogens
Detection dogs as a tool to sniff out the pathogens causing kauri dieback
Recycling and repurposing ideas for a seasonal clear-out
Make your spring clean more eco-friendly with these sustainable options for recycling and disposing of unwanted items
Mana whenua guidance key to reptile surveillance
Ecologists go hunting for reptiles!
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate students working to protect their school and build connections
Students building connections between school and community environments
Where to for Manukau Harbour shorelines?
Public input is sought into Shoreline Adaptation Plans that will inform the management of large sections of coastline along the Manukau Harbour for the next 100 years.
Little ones go large in moth plant hunt
Pest Free South Auckland's moth plant hunters have made a mountain of difference.
Manukau Harbour Forum plans to plant
Manukau Harbour Forum will use unspent funds to buy native plants to improve the harbour's health.
Auckland Council introduces friendly fungus to combat invasive weed
Arguably the most notorious pest weed to have escaped into the wild, tradescantia causes considerable damage to the natural environment, spreading along streams by water movement, infesting waterways and smothering native species.
Auckland Council fells Waitākere Tree Services in court
Notable tree in Manukau Road removed without resource consent.
