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Environment 27 Sep 2018

Reaching rabbit-free maunga

Rabbits – adored by many as pets but also one of the most invasive and destructive pests.

Environment 25 Sep 2018

Rosie the ratcatcher – our environmental heroine

Who's got the best nose in town? It's Rosie, the newest member of our biosecurity team.

Community 24 Sep 2018

Winners of inaugural Mayoral Conservation Awards announced

Conservationists recognised for their passion, innovation and dedication.

Environment 21 Sep 2018

Leaders commit to tackling climate change

Council organisations have joined a coalition committed to addressing the issue of climate change.

Dogs 20 Sep 2018

Take care around sheep during lambing season

Help us keep sheep safe from dogs.

Environment 20 Sep 2018

The fight to save our forests

Native trees are under threat from harmful pathogens. Find out what you can do to help.

Parks / Outdoors 19 Sep 2018

Meet the weaving wāhine

Meet Kerry Gillbanks, Auckland Council's harakeke collection curator.

Community 19 Sep 2018

Waiheke aiming to become world's first predator-free urban island

Ambitious plan to rid Waiheke of pests.

Environment 17 Sep 2018

Managing cats to protect biodiversity

Pest management is an important tool for ensuring the protection of New Zealand’s biodiversity.

Community 14 Sep 2018

Restoring Lake Pupuke a high environmental priority

What's tipping our taonga into decline?

Community 14 Sep 2018

How-To-Be-A-Hero Toolkit

The next step to becoming an environmental hero yourself is helping your neighbourhood become pest free.

Environment 11 Sep 2018

Auckland Council supports Ministry for the Environment phasing out single-use plastic bags

Auckland Council strongly supports a mandatory phase-out of the sale or distribution of single-use plastic shopping bags.

Environment 10 Sep 2018

Auckland environmental champions assemble for the future

Kick off Conservation Week at Pestival 2018 with guest speakers, volunteer groups and environmentalists.

Environment 7 Sep 2018

How to become a hero at beating weeds

Simple steps to control pest weeds in your garden.

Environment 6 Sep 2018

Red-light districts help whitebait thrive

Meet the Aucklander who's helping endangered īnanga.

Environment 5 Sep 2018

1080 programme spells end for rats and possums

In just 12 months the Hunua Ranges has gone from being over-run with rats and possums to having the lowest pest indices in decades.