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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.
A park with purpose: flood protection and recreation to coexist at AF Thomas Park
Auckland Council has completed the feasibility study of two proposals, both looking to restore part of AF Thomas Park to a flood storage wetland while keeping the much-loved green space available for Aucklanders to use when the park is not flooded.
Opinion: Balancing flood resilience with community recreation
General manager, Healthy Waters and Flood resilience Craig Mcilroy talks about the importance of achieving balance when delivering critical flood resilience projects.
Next stage of pest eradication on Kawau Island begins
Auckland Council and its partners have been working closely with landowners and residents on an operation to restore the extensive native forest on Kawau Island.
From finance to forest: Auckland’s new bond brings benefits for people and planet
Bonds that grow: Council’s tree-linked finance supports greener, stronger communities.
Tūpuna Maunga Research Scholarship 2025/2026 open for applications
The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is now inviting applications for its 2025/2026 research scholarship.
Zig Zag track reopens in Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
A popular local track connecting the Titirangi community to its local beach is now open again.
