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Council news 13 Jan 2025

Slimy algae on Auckland beaches: What you need to know

Locals and visitors may see slimy algae - usually black or dark green in colour, in the sea and on beaches in the region this summer.

Environment 20 Feb 2024

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. 

Environment 10 Mar 2023

Waiheke residents advised to avoid black algae

Auckland Council is asking the public to avoid black algae present on three Waiheke beaches ahead of a clean-up operation.

Environment 4 Sep 2018

Underwater sonic blasting hero

Sonic blasting to remove bacteria in water sounds futuristic but it’s happening in our very own waterways.

Cleaning up our environment 17 Dec 2024

Caulerpa threat: boaties urged to help stop the spread this summer

Boaties heading out on the water this summer are being urged to take extra care to prevent the spread of exotic caulerpa.

Conservation 6 Dec 2024

Urgent action needed to save kākahi population in Lake Rototoa

Drastic decline of kākahi signals trouble for the native species.

Arts 12 Apr 2024

Kate van der Drift as the Auckland Council’s 2024 Artist in Residence

Auckland Council selected photographer Kate van der Drift as the 2024 Artist in Residence, and she has just completed her residency in Waitawa Regional Park.

Conservation 8 Sep 2022

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.