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Conservation
Marty 'nose' the importance of island biosecurity
While working the waterfront in the early hours of Sunday morning, Marty the English Springer’s nose began to twitch, and he knew something was amiss.
Plant assessment gives direction to council conservation
For the first time, Auckland Council has led an assessment of the threat status of vascular plants in the region using the New Zealand Threat Classification System. It’s a comprehensive look at the population size and trends of native species as w...
Mayoral Conservation Awards recognise environmental champions
Inspiring the curious minds of tamariki in environmental endeavours.
Pest control operation begins to help protect the environment
Hunua 1080 application begins
The second phase of this season’s pest control operation in the Hunua Ranges parkland, neighbouring Department of Conservation administered land reserves and some private land, has begun.
First stage of Hunua pest control operation underway
Pest control operation underway in Hunua Ranges
Boards unite for Manukau Harbour
More than 120 projects are being undertaken to improve the health of the Manukau Harbour.
Please - leave our eels alone
Eels are being killed to protect ducklings, and it's bad news for the native species.
Pest fish removed to protect lake water quality and plant life
Auckland Council has removed more than 800 fish from Lake Tomarata to help preserve the delicate ecological health of the lake.
Scuttling of Blue Beard a costly exercise
Breach of Resource Management Act brings hefty penalities
2022 Mayoral Conservation Award finalists announced
Community conservation groups vie for top spots
Aerial pest control efforts to get underway in Hunua Ranges
Hunua pest control operation due to get underway
Hunua pest control operation to get underway
Waterways Protection Fund extended
Aotea / Great Barrier, Papakura, Franklin and Rodney, are all now part of the Regional Waterways Protection Fund.
Nominate an environmental hero
It’s time to nominate an environmental hero, or team of heroes, for their work helping Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s nature to thrive.
Heart of the Waitākere Ranges free of kauri dieback pathogen
Good news for Waitākere Ranges health
EDWard and his dotterel mates tagged for research
Two pairs of Northern New Zealand dotterels have taken up residence at Wynyard Point on land formerly occupied by the old tank farm, a site they’ve judged a prime nesting habitat.
