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Protecting Lake Tomarata for future generations
The ‘Let’s Protect Our Environment’ consultation, we are seeking your feedback on what the right balance is for biodiversity protection and recreation at Lake Tomarata.
Transforming Okoromai Bay: major ecological restoration and O Mahurangi benefits for 2025
Next year promises to be a pivotal one for environmental restoration around Okoromai Bay and O Mahurangi (Penlink).
Have Your Say: Let’s protect Auckland’s environment
The ‘Let’s Protect Our Environment’ consultation is open now until 8 December 2024 and Auckland Council is inviting Aucklanders to provide feedback.
Rural Aucklanders urged to gear up for a summer of weather extremes
Auckland Council is urging rural Auckland residents to make essential preparations for any potential extreme weather events—whether it’s extended dry spells or heavy rainfall.
Bat tracking and rediscovering the behaviour of a tiny native species
Going into bat for this threatened species.
Auckland diverts over 30,000 tonnes of food scraps from landfill
More than 30,000 tonnes of food scraps contributed by Aucklanders since the food scraps collections began in April last year have been used to produce renewable energy and fertiliser.
Auckland communities empowered to lead bold action on climate disruption
Key highlights from Auckland Council's Sustainability Initiatives annual report.
Hapū-led partnership launched to protect globally significant ecosystems and endangered species of the Kaipara
Poipoia Te Kākano means working together to protect the ecosystems home to the endangered indigenous species under threat from introduced pest animals.
New Zealand Nature Fund supports Kawau Island restoration project
Pest patrol on Kawau Island to launch in earnest.
Protecting the Pahurehure Inlet and Manukau Harbour East coastlines
At its most recent meeting, the Policy and Planning Committee endorsed the latest two Shoreline Adaptation Plans – Pahurehure Inlet and Manukau Harbour East.
Flood resilience projects in Māngere get the green light
An Order in Council has been approved by Cabinet to enable faster delivery of two critical flood resilience projects in Māngere.
Muriwai beach access road closes to minimise fire risk
Auckland Council is reminding off-road drivers that vehicle access to Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai beach will be restricted during Guy Fawkes this year.
Significant environmental offences deliver hefty fine for contractor
Breaches of the Resource Management Act bring substantial fines for contractor.
Update
Progress towards Auckland’s climate goals puts resilience at the forefront
Auckland Council’s Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan 2024 progress snapshot.
Work to strengthen Auckland’s planning rules amps up
Early work to engage and consult Aucklanders will happen over the next few months
Working together to protect Auckland’s natural environment
Aucklanders will soon be asked for their feedback on Auckland Council’s ‘Let’s protect our environment’ consultation.
