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Conservation
Hunua pest control programme complete
Auckland Council’s 1080 programme in the Hunua Ranges area has reached an important milestone with parkland reopening after the final bait application with the Hunua Ranges, Waharau and Whakatiwai regional parks reopening on Sunday 13 November.
Mayoral Conservation Awards recognise environmental champions
Inspiring the curious minds of tamariki in environmental endeavours.
Hunua 1080 application begins
The second phase of this season’s pest control operation in the Hunua Ranges parkland, neighbouring Department of Conservation administered land reserves and some private land, has begun.
First stage of Hunua pest control operation underway
Pest control operation underway in Hunua Ranges
Boards unite for Manukau Harbour
More than 120 projects are being undertaken to improve the health of the Manukau Harbour.
Please - leave our eels alone
Eels are being killed to protect ducklings, and it's bad news for the native species.
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.
Celebrate Conservation Week with Auckland Council
Conservation Week is on this week with the focus on taking action for nature. It is a national celebration that encourages people to get involved in nature and help to take care of it. Established in 1969, this is the 53rd year it has been run.
Scuttling of Blue Beard a costly exercise
Breach of Resource Management Act brings hefty penalities
2022 Mayoral Conservation Award finalists announced
Community conservation groups vie for top spots
Hunua pest control operation due to get underway
Hunua pest control operation to get underway
Waterways Protection Fund extended
Aotea / Great Barrier, Papakura, Franklin and Rodney, are all now part of the Regional Waterways Protection Fund.
Summer kaitiaki wanted for the best work environment in Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland Council is on the lookout for 20 summer rangers to join the regional parks team for a three-month paid internship this summer.
Nominate an environmental hero
It’s time to nominate an environmental hero, or team of heroes, for their work helping Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s nature to thrive.
Heart of the Waitākere Ranges free of kauri dieback pathogen
Good news for Waitākere Ranges health