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Council news 24 Oct 2023

Help stop the spread of exotic caulerpa in Tāmaki Makaurau

Two species of exotic caulerpa have been found in Tāmaki Makaurau. It is critical that all Aucklanders, from boat users to beach goers, understand how to recognise exotic caulerpa and how to avoid spreading it.

Cleaning up our environment 17 Oct 2023

Blackgate project is a new, greener way forward

Some of us have money in the bank - Glasgow Contractors has concrete, sandbags made from leftover FIFA Women’s World Cup, materials, sugar cane pegs and a host of other carbon-saving initiatives.

Community 16 Oct 2023

Children learn how to build a solid future

Pakuranga Heights students have swapped the classroom for the garden, although they've had to build them first!

Council news 6 Oct 2023

Staying away from the Waitematā this weekend

This weekend and the coming days, we’re continuing to ask the public to heed advice to stay out of the Waitematā Harbour – no matter how great the water looks!

Council news 5 Oct 2023

Auckland Council's commitment to Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach

Safety assured at Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach with seasonal restrictions to 2026.

Council news 18 Sep 2023

Progress made but more action needed to accelerate delivery of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan

Severe weather events like the Auckland Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle show the devastating impacts of climate change – and the importance of climate action.

Environment 14 Sep 2023

Protecting our trees

There has been some public interest in a developer’s decision to fell trees in Auckland’s suburb of Pukekohe.

Educational 13 Sep 2023

Immersive cultural and environmental education space on the waterfront opens to the public

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council have partnered to deliver Te Wharekura, a project which celebrates the cultural richness of Te Waitematā, and aims to inspire its protection.

Council news 11 Sep 2023

Auckland’s 30-year Water Strategy announces its first annual update

The Auckland Water Strategy (2022 – 2050) is Auckland Council’s 30-year approach to water, guided by the vision te mauri o te wai, that the life-sustaining capacity of Auckland’s water is protected and enhanced.

Community 31 Aug 2023

Call to halt caulerpa’s spread in Waiheke waters supported by board

Auckland boaters are being asked to stay away from areas of the Waiheke coastline following the discovery of invasive seaweed exotic caulerpa.

Conservation 22 Aug 2023

Bobby puts best paw forward but needs your support!

The search is on for a hound good at its job!

Conservation 15 Aug 2023

Dotterels emerge from a rough summer breeding season

Stormy summer weather impacts dotterel breeding season

Waste 10 Aug 2023

Auckland’s newest one-stop shop for recycling

Aucklanders close to Western Springs have a new convenient location where they can take their unwanted items to save them from landfill.

Conservation 31 Jul 2023

The science of sniffs – evaluating dogs to detect plant pathogens

Detection dogs as a tool to sniff out the pathogens causing kauri dieback

Community 28 Jul 2023

Recycling and repurposing ideas for a seasonal clear-out

Make your spring clean more eco-friendly with these sustainable options for recycling and disposing of unwanted items

Conservation 11 Jul 2023

Mana whenua guidance key to reptile surveillance

Ecologists go hunting for reptiles!