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Environment 13 Feb 2018

Meet a conservation hero: Guardians of Rakino Island

OurAuckland chats with three heroes whose shared love for conservation work has led them to establish the Rakino Native Plant Nursery, a secluded sanctuary regenerating Rakino island’s unique biodiversity.

Mayor 13 Feb 2018

Mayor announces more resources to tackle illegal dumping

Significant new resources announced to tackle illegal dumping in Auckland.

Environment 2 Feb 2018

Phosphite treatment to begin in Waitākere Ranges

Kauri in one of the areas most affected by the kauri dieback disease are due for a dose of medicine as part of a field treatment programme.

Community 2 Feb 2018

D'Oyly Reserve: your feedback has made a world of difference

Stanmore Bay reserve is getting a makeover.

Environment 30 Jan 2018

A sustainable Auckland on mayor's agenda

Beach pollution and the king tide and storm surge in January are reminders of the challenges we need to confront

Transport 26 Jan 2018

Auckland Transport adds 20 electric vehicles to its fleet

AT has joined the EV revolution by adding 20 Electric Vehicles (EVs) to its fleet.

Environment 26 Jan 2018

Beat the weeds: Japanese honeysuckle

How to identify and eradicate Japanese honeysuckle.

Environment 23 Jan 2018

Scaling up gecko protection

Native geckos are under threat in Auckland and residents are being urged to lend a hand.

Parks / Outdoors 23 Jan 2018

Glamping, an Auckland Council first

Auckland Council introduces glamping.

Beaches 19 Jan 2018

Safeswim – an inside look at how it works

Discover how Auckland Council's Safeswim website works.

Community 15 Jan 2018

Meet a conservation hero: Friends of Okura Bush

OurAuckland chats with a whole team of heroes this month, Friends of Okura Bush, a community group on a mission to restore Okura’s biodiversity.

Environment 27 Dec 2017

Meet a conservation hero: Willow van Heugten

Our Auckland chats with Willow van Heugten, an everyday hero who doesn’t see conservation work just as a hobby but a life-long mission.

Beaches 21 Dec 2017

Look out for algal blooms

While it may look unpleasant and sometimes smell, most algae in our waterways is harmless. However, some species found in Auckland can be harmful to people and animals if ingested.

Environment 20 Dec 2017

Save water this summer

Top tips for reducing your water usage.

Environment 15 Dec 2017

Building momentum towards a low carbon Auckland

Annual low carbon update available now.

Environment 13 Dec 2017

Auckland forecast to get hotter

Average Auckland temperatures could increase by 3.75 degrees by 2110 if emissions continue on current path.