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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Heavy fine for unauthorised tree trimming on Devonport clifftop
Non compliance with environmental rules brings hefty fine.

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.

Middleton Stream clearance diverts tonnes of debris from landfill for “new life”
Auckland Council and community group collaborate to clear city stream.

Urgent action needed to save kākahi population in Lake Rototoa
Drastic decline of kākahi signals trouble for the native species.

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.