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Council news 28 May 2025

Safeguarding the health of Manukau Harbour

Auckland’s Manukau Harbour Te Maanukanuka-o-Hoturoa is well-loved and well-used by Aucklanders – so it’s important we continue to protect the health and vitality of the harbour.

Conservation 28 May 2025

Survey sheds light on coastal bird’s decline across the Auckland region

Pipit in peril – survey uncovers sharp drop in coastal bird numbers.

Conservation 28 May 2025

Free natives to help grow Auckland’s forest canopy

Native plant giveaway for a wilder Auckland.

Council news 26 May 2025

“It takes a village!” Hihi fly the coop after record breaking breeding season

A record 277 hihi / stitchbirds fledged on Tiritiri Matangi Island this breeding season, allowing many birds to spread their wings and leave the flock.

Council news 18 May 2025

Auckland Regional Parks track update

This the first update in a series covering what’s been done and what’s to come in Auckland Council’s efforts to maintain and renew our extensive network of regional park tracks.

Conservation 16 May 2025

Walking together: Council, mana whenua and community deepen conservation relationships online

Guardians of the future: Māori knowledge takes centre stage in Tāmaki Makaurau conservation.

Council news 16 May 2025

New notable trees ready for recognition

A fresh batch of Auckland’s leafy landmarks have been put forward to be preserved on the notable tree schedule.

Community 14 May 2025

Guardians of the Gulf: meet the summer biosecurity champions

Pest free paradise: how kiwi environmentalists have helped protect our gulf islands.

Community 14 May 2025

5 ways Māngere Community Enviro Hub is helping the community grow

With food gardens, educational workshops and hāngī events, Māngere Community Enviro Hub is helping the South Auckland community to embrace sustainability.

Conservation 9 May 2025

Voices across ages and fields unite to reimagine Manukau Harbour's future

Cross disciplines and generations in search for solutions at Manukau Harbour Symposium.

Climate action 7 May 2025

Auckland Council steps up to reduce flood risk in Stanmore Bay

From soccer balls to mangroves: Auckland Council clears the stream for safer storms.

Environment 6 May 2025

Local environment prioritised, thanks to targeted rate

A targeted rate that protects and restores Auckland’s environment is delivering beyond its investment, thanks to the support of partners and volunteers.

Council news 6 May 2025

Pest eradication to remove wallabies and possums from Kawau Island gets under way

The first stage of Auckland Council's project with landowners and residents on an operation to restore native forest on Kawau Island by removing wallabies and possums is under way.

Cleaning up our environment 5 May 2025

Blaze sparks wake-up call: Auckland Council urges industry vigilance on battery disposal

Due to the Lithium fire fallout, Auckland Council says industry must play by the rules

Conservation 5 May 2025

Rare reef heron numbers decline in Auckland

Survey reveals status of threatened reef heron

Council news 1 May 2025

Hihi thrive in new regional park home

A conservation effort led by Auckland Council rangers to assist one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most treasured native birds is delivering groundbreaking results.