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Auckland Council warns public to avoid black algae on two Waiheke Island beaches and Kawakawa Bay
The public are advised not wade in the water or touch the algal material at the affected beaches.

Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara gift name to gecko
Rediscovered gecko gifted te reo name of korowai gecko

Watercare helps improve stormwater quality at Takapuna Beach
Good news for those planning to visit Takapuna Beach this summer! Latest water sampling shows that the recent work done by Watercare along the foreshore continues to improve the quality of the stormwater that flows into Takapuna Beach.

Harbour pollution seen up close
Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.

Have your say on the Whatipū to South Head Shoreline Adaptation Plans
Public consultation for the Whatipū to South Head SAP is open from now to 2 April 2024. Have your say and help us plan for the future of our shoreline

3,500 reasons to put the health of freshwater first
Recent consultation with Aucklanders on how to improve the region’s rivers, lakes and streams has been hailed a success.

Animal Management Officer scores dream job
Why wouldn't you want a summer job like this!

Mayor Wayne Brown encourages Aucklanders to support the fight against exotic caulerpa
Two species of exotic caulerpa seaweed have been found in Auckland. Mayor Wayne Brown encourages all Aucklanders, boaties and beachgoers to know the advice and what to do if they spot it.

Te Haumanu Taiao – restoring the natural environment in Tāmaki Makaurau
Ecological manual now available to help with your restoration projects

Auckland Council allocates $225,000 to support community-based climate action
Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee has approved $225,000 in funding to community groups to support climate action as part of the Auckland Climate Grant.

Beachcombing leads to additional caulerpa detection at Medlands Beach
Exotic caulerpa has also been detected at Medlands Beach on the east coast of Aotea Great Barrier Island – thanks to the vigilance of Auckland Council Biosecurity Advisor Karen Thode.

Mana whenua-led project aims to rid Aotea / Great Barrier Island of rats and feral cats
Project aims to rid an island of rats and feral cats!

1 January 2024 cutoff date to be pest free warranted
Warrants to protect biosecurity on Hauraki Gulf

Auckland diverts 9 million kilos of food scraps from landfill
Aucklanders have kept nine million kilograms of food scraps out of landfill with their new rukenga kai (food scraps) collection service.

A 30-year history realised in a 30 month “labour of love”
Hard graft over 30 years results in a conservation success

Rāhui on Waitematā Harbour lifted as water quality improves
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei – the tangata whenua and ahi kā of central Tāmaki Makaurau – held a karakia at Ōkahu Bay Thursday morning to formally lift the rāhui over Waitematā Harbour.
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