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Meet a Pest-Free Hero – Frazer Dale
Meet our April pest free hero, the final winner of the Mayoral Conservation Awards, Frazer Dale.
Help keep your backyard thriving this autumn
Autumn is a key time of year to get your house and backyard ready before winter starts.
Meet a Pest-Free Hero – Matuku Link
Meet our March pest free hero, Restoration Award recipient Matuku Link.
Marine pests prompt local hull cleaning rule rethink
The public is being asked for feedback on regulations to stop the spread of marine pests.
Building a better picture of our kauri
Aerial photography of forested areas will take place over Auckland in March and April to build a picture of our native forests.
Thousands get behind the fight for whitebait
People from schools and community groups have been working with Whitebait Connection to ‘adopt’ whitebait spawning sites.
Meet a Pest-Free Hero – eCoTrack
Meet February's Pest-Free Hero, eCoTrack, a winner of a Mayoral Conservation Award.
Meet a Pest Free Hero – Kaipatiki Project nursery
For December's hero, OurAuckland meets another winner of the Mayoral Conservation Awards.
The future of conservation discussed at Pestival 2018
More than 500 people attended Pestival to learn about conservation efforts throughout Auckland.
How to become a pest-trapping hero
Trapping and capturing pests makes a big difference to our environment. Here are a few tips to get you started.
Winners of inaugural Mayoral Conservation Awards announced
Conservationists recognised for their passion, innovation and dedication.
The fight to save our forests
Native trees are under threat from harmful pathogens. Find out what you can do to help.
Waiheke aiming to become world's first predator-free urban island
Ambitious plan to rid Waiheke of pests.
Managing cats to protect biodiversity
Pest management is an important tool for ensuring the protection of New Zealand’s biodiversity.
Restoring Lake Pupuke a high environmental priority
What's tipping our taonga into decline?
How-To-Be-A-Hero Toolkit
The next step to becoming an environmental hero yourself is helping your neighbourhood become pest free.