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Conservation
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.
Urgent action needed to save kākahi population in Lake Rototoa
Drastic decline of kākahi signals trouble for the native species.
The curious native orchids of Waikumete Cemetery
Cemeteries are generally thought of as solemn resting places, but at Waikumete Cemetery in west Auckland, between the headstones is a thriving world of beautiful native orchids.
Bat tracking and rediscovering the behaviour of a tiny native species
Going into bat for this threatened species.
Successful ‘lighting strike’ on invasive Caulerpa seaweed
A bright light is proving effective for killing Caulerpa seaweed, which is a rapidly spreading invasive seaweed in northeastern New Zealand.
First ever regional conservation status assessment released on birds in Auckland region
Inventory of Auckland’s bird species released for first time.
Exotic pets don’t belong in Auckland’s natural environment
Native plants and animals can thrive and survive without exotic pests in their patch.
Restoring access to the Waitākere Ranges
For Auckland Council’s rangers in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park team, the past year has been a busy one.
Hihi return to Shakespear Regional Park
“There is high potential for this project to contribute to the overall conservation of hihi into the future so we are doing everything we can to get the setting right for success,.
Beautification Trust has lengthy mahi recognised
The Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust has been acknowledged for 23 years of service to Tāmaki Makaurau as it moves away from operating as a controlled-organisation of Auckland Council.
Using the power of birdsong to encourage native plantings in Auckland’s backyards
Using birdsong to carry an environmental message.
Conservation recovery effort secures future for New Zealand’s rarest whitebait
New Zealand's rarest whitebait species gets helping hand
Supporting the environment for a greener future
It’s a big week for conservation around the globe, with World Environment Day on 5 June and World Ocean Day on 8 June.
Kōkako volunteers mark 30 years on job
Volunteers who have trekked the Hunua Ranges to conserve the last kōkako population in the mainland Auckland region have celebrated 30 years.
Showing off their sleuthing skills to Hawaiian mates!
Auckland Council’s biosecurity dog team is demonstrating their skills to their Hawaiian counterparts.
Auckland Council initiative to transform golf courses into biodiversity havens
The collaborative project has brought together 22 golf courses and their neighbouring communities to connect these green spaces with collective care for the environment.
