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Stowaway caught trying to hitch a ride on Rangitoto ferry
A vigilant Fullers360 crew member seized a small plague skink on a vessel due to depart for Rangitoto Island recently - the sixth recorded plague skink interception since 2016.
A new generation of council pups on its way
Piri, one of Auckland Council's hard-working biosecurity dogs is expecting puppies - and it's almost time to meet them.
Tackling the tricky issues to keep our gulf islands safe
Auckland Council’s island biosecurity programme took the New Zealand Biosecurity Eagle Technology Local and Central Government Award on 4 November.
Cornwallis Petrelheads protect peninsula's vulnerable birds
The Petrelheads of Cornwallis Peninsula are passionate about their namesake, the grey-faced petrel, and are working to manage the pests that threaten them.
Kauri compliance high but locals their own worst enemy
Auckland Council compliance officers were out in force over the weekend, watching for people breaking the rules around the use of closed tracks and putting kauri at risk.
Spot A Native Bird Competition Winners
Take a look at the winning entries to our photo competition and find out how you can protect our native birds.
Motuihe Island – pest free since 2005
Meet the Motuihe Trust, community volunteers who have been working hard to keep the island pest free since 2005.
How to attract birds to your garden
Check out these easy tips to make your garden a top destination for New Zealand birds.
Quiz: Can you guess our native trees from a single leaf?
Take this quiz and find out how many native trees you can identify from just a single leaf.
Rats go nuts for peanut butter
A new twist on trapping will see pests go nuts over peanut butter.
What lies beneath our two biggest harbours?
What marine pests call Auckland’s two biggest harbours home?
Harbour Bridge lights up to celebrate Conservation Week
Auckland’s Harbour Bridge will light up to celebrate 50 years of Conservation Week between Saturday 14 September and Sunday 22 September.
Vanquishing pests from the paddocks
Meet George Watson, the 10-year-old boy who has taken up trapping as a hobby to rid his parents' farm of pests.
Meet us at the Home Show
Auckland Council taking part in the popular Auckland Home Show (4–8 September) to answer questions and dish out advice.
Like-minds and moving messages at Manukau Harbour Symposium
The Manukau Harbour is under significant threat and communities taking the environmental mantel is the most important way to protect its health according to environmental experts at the 2019 Manukau Harbour Symposium.
Call for entries to 2019 Mayoral Conservation Awards
Do you know heroes who go above and beyond to protect our environment? Nominations for the Mayoral Conservation Awards are now open.
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