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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.
Mangrove survey launched
Few plants spark as much debate as mangroves. A survey is underway to find out more.
Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara gift name to gecko
Rediscovered gecko gifted te reo name of korowai gecko
Te Haumanu Taiao – restoring the natural environment in Tāmaki Makaurau
Ecological manual now available to help with your restoration projects
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
A 30-year history realised in a 30 month “labour of love”
Hard graft over 30 years results in a conservation success
Vote me Bird of the Century - staying alive has earned your vote!
Dotty dotterel for Bird of the Century – vote me!
I'm endangered, look after me - vote me for Bird of the Century
Cats add to Māui dolphin's plight
Everyone knows cats are a threat to birds, but they are also a problem for Māui dolphins.
Come in and say hi to the friendly staff at the newest community recycling centre in Auckland
Auckland’s newest community recycling centre is more than just a place to drop off your unwanted items. It’s a place where the community can come together and learn more about sustainability.
Bobby puts best paw forward but needs your support!
The search is on for a hound good at its job!
Dotterels emerge from a rough summer breeding season
Stormy summer weather impacts dotterel breeding season
Loss of Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua kaumaatua George Flavell will be deeply felt
Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua kaumaatua George Flavell has passed away.
Three ways Auckland Council is taking action against climate change
We are working hard to address climate change, and it's not all about reducing emissions! Discover three other ways we're taking action.
The science of sniffs – evaluating dogs to detect plant pathogens
Detection dogs as a tool to sniff out the pathogens causing kauri dieback
