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Council news 3 Apr 2025

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.

Conservation 25 Mar 2025

The beautiful menace threatening our waterways

They might look pretty, but they're a pest!

Council news 25 Mar 2025

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.

Conservation 24 Mar 2025

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.

Conservation 24 Mar 2025

Sneezeweed: a tiny hero of Kawau Island

Nationally threatened native herb sneezeweed on Kawau Island.

Council news 20 Mar 2025

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.

Food / Drink 11 Mar 2025

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!

Council news 11 Mar 2025

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.

Environment 10 Mar 2025

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.

Council news 5 Mar 2025

Te Aka Raataa: Regenerating Te Puhinui for a Greener Future

A major transformation is underway for Te Puhinui / Puhinui Stream.

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.

Important update
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 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.