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Exotic pets don’t belong in Auckland’s natural environment
Native plants and animals can thrive and survive without exotic pests in their patch.
Temporary changes to dog rules at Ōrere Point Beach Reserve and Ōrere Beach
From 1 October 2025 until 1 March 2026, dogs will be prohibited at all times on beach and intertidal areas within Ōrere Point Beach Reserve car park and east of the Ōrere River mouth.
Three years on: crack down on pest plant sales to protect Auckland’s environment sees positive shift
Auckland Council and contractor inspectors are working hard behind the scenes to protect our environment by enforcing rules around the sale of pest plants.
Auckland Water Strategy update shows progress made but more work to be done
Adopted in March 2022, the Auckland Water Strategy sets a vision for Auckland’s waters and provides direction for investment and action across the council group to 2050.
How your targeted rates are improving Auckland’s natural environment and water quality
The Policy and Planning Committee celebrated the significant progress made towards restoring and protecting our natural environment and waterways thanks the natural environment and water quality targeted rates.
Spark, Auckland Council and Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust volunteers roll up sleeves to help restore Warkworth wetlands
Mātauranga Māori and modern science unite for Mahurangi restoration.
State of the Environment Report: Auckland is improving in part but big challenges lie ahead
Auckland’s environment is showing green shoots of recovery, yet many of our ecosystems are still in trouble.
Auckland’s tree canopy boosted through council partnership with Te Whangai Trust
The trees – a mix of natives and exotics - were planted across five parks in the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board area.
From murky to magical: how school students helped restore Papakura’s stormwater ponds
Tamariki, tūī, and tuna: kids dig in to restore Papakura’s stormwater ponds.
Eat your way around the world all in one place: Ōtāhuhu
Whether you’re a foodie, culture seeker, or simply after a great family or friends’ day out, Ōtāhuhu is calling.
Moving forward to improve flood resilience in Wairau
Auckland Council continues to progress its planning for the Wairau flood resilience project to restore part of AF Thomas Park to act as a flood storage wetland and reduce the risk of flooding for the wider Wairau area.
Council progresses Deed of Acknowledgement for Waitākere Ranges
Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee has today made a key decision to support the proposed Deed of Acknowledgement for the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area, and to establish a Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Forum.
Pest control in Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges gets underway
Pests beware – Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges go on the offensive.
Certified and cheeky: meet Ronnie, Auckland Council’s newest conservation canine
From chewing beds to chasing rodents, Ronnie joins the biosecurity big league.
104 community gardens and other innovation help communities grow their own food
From backyard garden boxes to chicken coops, Aucklanders are digging in to help food inequity and nourish the planet.
New website puts coastal data in Aucklanders’ hands
Auckland’s coastal monitoring data is now publicly viewable on Auckland Council’s newly launched Coastal Monitoring Portal.
