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Environment 1 Oct 2018

The future of conservation discussed at Pestival 2018

More than 500 people attended Pestival to learn about conservation efforts throughout Auckland.

Pest Free 28 Sep 2018

How to become a pest-trapping hero

Trapping and capturing pests makes a big difference to our environment. Here are a few tips to get you started.

Environment 28 Sep 2018

Climate Change and Business Conference 2018

Business leaders, ministers and organisations are gathering in Auckland for the Climate Change & Business Conference.

Environment 27 Sep 2018

Reaching rabbit-free maunga

Rabbits – adored by many as pets but also one of the most invasive and destructive pests.

Environment 25 Sep 2018

Rosie the ratcatcher – our environmental heroine

Who's got the best nose in town? It's Rosie, the newest member of our biosecurity team.

Community 24 Sep 2018

Winners of inaugural Mayoral Conservation Awards announced

Conservationists recognised for their passion, innovation and dedication.

Environment 21 Sep 2018

Leaders commit to tackling climate change

Council organisations have joined a coalition committed to addressing the issue of climate change.

Dogs 20 Sep 2018

Take care around sheep during lambing season

Help us keep sheep safe from dogs.

Environment 20 Sep 2018

The fight to save our forests

Native trees are under threat from harmful pathogens. Find out what you can do to help.

Parks / Outdoors 19 Sep 2018

Meet the weaving wāhine

Meet Kerry Gillbanks, Auckland Council's harakeke collection curator.

Community 19 Sep 2018

Waiheke aiming to become world's first predator-free urban island

Ambitious plan to rid Waiheke of pests.

Environment 17 Sep 2018

Managing cats to protect biodiversity

Pest management is an important tool for ensuring the protection of New Zealand’s biodiversity.

Community 14 Sep 2018

Restoring Lake Pupuke a high environmental priority

What's tipping our taonga into decline?

Community 14 Sep 2018

How-To-Be-A-Hero Toolkit

The next step to becoming an environmental hero yourself is helping your neighbourhood become pest free.

Environment 13 Sep 2018

QuizAKL! How well do you know the Māori names for these birds?

Test your te reo knowledge with this quick-fire quiz!

Environment 11 Sep 2018

Auckland Council supports Ministry for the Environment phasing out single-use plastic bags

Auckland Council strongly supports a mandatory phase-out of the sale or distribution of single-use plastic shopping bags.