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The beautiful menace threatening our waterways
They might look pretty, but they're a pest!
Have your say on the future of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area
A formal agreement between the Crown, tangata whenua and Auckland Council is being proposed to help protect and manage the treasured Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area.
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.
Q&A: What is a blue-green network?
After severe weather events in 2023, Auckland Council prioritised blue-green projects to better protect our communities from flooding.
Outdoor fires now banned in all of Auckland
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited season for Auckland, Waitematā and Counties Manukau Districts from 8am Friday 14 March, until further notice.
Turnip the Beet: Cook up savings with better meal planning
The average New Zealand household wastes $1,500 worth of food each year—that’s the equivalent of three full shopping trolleys of groceries!
Help stop the spread of exotic caulerpa in Tāmaki Makaurau
Two species of exotic caulerpa have been found in Tāmaki Makaurau. It is critical that all Aucklanders, from boat users to beach goers, understand how to recognise exotic caulerpa and how to avoid spreading it.
What makes a sinkhole - we explain
Sinkholes form when soil under the ground is eroded by water, and they can happen naturally or as a result of human activities.
Te Aka Raataa: Regenerating Te Puhinui for a Greener Future
A major transformation is underway for Te Puhinui / Puhinui Stream.
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.
Important update
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.
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.
Kauri dieback: clean bill of health for Hūnua Ranges
Hūnua Ranges remain healthy and kauri dieback free.
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.
‘Shocking’ revelations: the tūi, the pōhutukawa, and the mystery of south Titirangi
Titirangi tūī turning up their toes
