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Council news 14 Feb 2025

Auckland Council advances flood resilience project in Rānui

Auckland Council is taking further action to protect homes from flooding with the Transport, Resilience and Infrastructure Committee endorsing a major flood resilience project for Clover Drive in Rānui.

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Council news 13 Feb 2025

Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Papatoetoe/Māngere area

Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Papatoetoe and Māngere have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area.

Beaches 5 Feb 2025

Boaties' guide to the exotic caulerpa rules in Auckland

Exotic caulerpa can travel quickly over long distances on vessels and equipment, and that’s why it’s been found around the Bay of Islands, Hauraki Gulf and parts of the Coromandel in popular anchorage locations.

Conservation 29 Jan 2025

Kauri dieback: clean bill of health for Hūnua Ranges

Hūnua Ranges remain healthy and kauri dieback free.

Council news 27 Jan 2025

Hihi thrive in new regional park home

A conservation effort led by Auckland Council rangers to assist one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most treasured native birds is delivering groundbreaking results.

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.

Dogs 9 Jan 2025

A beginner’s guide to responsible pet ownership in Auckland

Whether a cat, a dog or something more exotic, follow this handy how-to guide on responsible pet ownership to help your furry, fluffy, feathered or scaly friends live their best lives.

Environment 19 Dec 2024

Get on board – waste-wise tips for boaties

Auckland Council is appealing to boaties and leisure craft users to be waste-wise on the water this summer to conserve our oceans and coastlines.

Council news 18 Dec 2024

Aucklanders’ targeted rates working for our region

Cr Richard Hills, Chair of the Policy and Planning Committee says that more than $1 billion, collected specifically for environmental programmes, will be spent over the next ten years.

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.

Council news 16 Dec 2024

Heavy fine for unauthorised tree trimming on Devonport clifftop

Non compliance with environmental rules brings hefty fine.

Council news 11 Dec 2024

Taking a strategic approach to managing sediment

Auckland Council is taking a strategic approach to how we manage sediment (or bare earth) all with the aim of minimising the impact on our environment.

Cleaning up our environment 10 Dec 2024

Middleton Stream clearance diverts tonnes of debris from landfill for “new life”

Auckland Council and community group collaborate to clear city stream.

Conservation 6 Dec 2024

Urgent action needed to save kākahi population in Lake Rototoa

Drastic decline of kākahi signals trouble for the native species.

Council news 2 Dec 2024

Prohibited fire season for islands of the Hauraki Gulf from today

Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf Islands, from 2 December 2024.