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Building stronger neighbourhoods in Kaipātiki
A completed Kaipātiki Community Recovery Plan marks a new milestone for Beach Haven, Northcote Point and Birkenhead in their recovery from 2023 storms.
Hūnua pest control programme complete
Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges reopens to the public.
Aucklanders urged to look out for and report any hornet sightings this summer
Biosecurity New Zealand is continuing to ramp-up its campaign to locate and eliminate the invasive yellow-legged hornet and want to hear from anyone who has seen this insect.
Changes to natural hazard information on your property LIM
Auckland Council has made natural hazard information more understandable on property LIMs, as part of new national legislation that came into effect this year.
Extensive pest control in Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / the Hūnua Ranges continues
Auckland Council continues to progress an extensive predator control operation in Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park this week and through to the weekend, meaning the park remains closed.
Progressing flood resilience for Rānui, Henderson and Massey communities
Auckland Council is progressing works to reduce flood risk for the Rānui, Henderson and Massey areas through the 'Manawa aa Whenua | Clover Drive-Rānui Flood Resilience Project'.
A costly cut, $29,000 fine as Judge tells arborist “You should know better”
No insurance safety net as RMA changes hit rule-breaking arborists.
Please be aware that due to fire damage, Fairy Falls Track is currently closed.
Auckland Regional Parks track update
This update outlines significant progress made since April 2025 to renew and reopen tracks damaged during the severe weather events of 2023.
Update
Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges closed as large-scale pest control gets underway
Battling invasive predators: aerial operation aims to restore balance in Hūnua forests
Signing of Deed of Acknowledgement marks milestone for Waitākere Ranges
More than 17 years since the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008 was passed, a significant new agreement was signed between Te Kawerau ā Maki, Auckland Council and the Crown.
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.
