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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.

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.

Council news 1 May 2025

Auckland Council botanical pioneer retires

After 48 years and many career highlights, Auckland Council’s Manager of Auckland Botanic Gardens Jack Hobbs is stepping down.   

Conservation 1 May 2025

Pilot project delivers promising results for sustainable urban design

A project to measure the benefits of living roofs in an urban jungle has blossoming results.

Council news 23 Apr 2025

Open fire season for Tāmaki Makaurau

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Auckland back to an open fire season from 8am on Wednesday 23 April, until further notice.

Conservation 16 Apr 2025

Rare Raukawa gecko rediscovered in Auckland remains elusive

Excitement dampened as enigmatic gecko remains just that!