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Conservation
The beautiful menace threatening our waterways
They might look pretty, but they're a pest!
Herpetologists hop to it
Auckland Council’s Environmental Services team is taking the opportunity to shine a spotlight on one of New Zealand’s most enigmatic and ancient amphibians - the Hochstetter’s frog.
Sneezeweed: a tiny hero of Kawau Island
Nationally threatened native herb sneezeweed on Kawau Island.
Auckland Council urges vigilance against wildfire risks in regional and local parks
Care required when clearing vegetation to help prevent wildifires.
Kauri dieback: clean bill of health for Hūnua Ranges
Hūnua Ranges remain healthy and kauri dieback free.
‘Shocking’ revelations: the tūi, the pōhutukawa, and the mystery of south Titirangi
Titirangi tūī turning up their toes
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.
