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Rare Raukawa gecko rediscovered in Auckland remains elusive
Excitement dampened as enigmatic gecko remains just that!
Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Birkdale area
Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Birkdale area have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area.
Traditional Māori garden in new plan for Auckland Botanic Gardens
The council proposes an additional masterplan for an ethnobotanic or traditional Māori garden that connects to the existing gardens.
Community nurseries: the green heart of Auckland’s restoration efforts
Growing a greener future: how community nurseries are restoring Auckland’s ecosystems
Restrictions on outdoor fires ease in Tāmaki Makaurau
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has eased the restrictions on outdoor fires in Auckland City, Waitematā and Counties Manukau from 8am on Monday 7 April, until further notice.
Next steps to improve flood resilience for the Wairau community
Auckland Council is looking to progress a comprehensive flood resilience (blue-green) network to significantly reduce flood risks across the Wairau catchment in Auckland’s North Shore.
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.
