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Conservation 11 Apr 2023

Two thumb-sized mammals now regionally threatened

In new findings, two species of nocturnal bats, the size of a thumb and the weight of an AA battery, are now known to be regionally threatened.

Conservation 27 Mar 2023

Autumn health check for Hunua Ranges kauri begins

Hunua Ranges ready for a health check in the hope it will confirm the forest is still free of the deadly kauri dieback disease

Cleaning up our environment 27 Mar 2023

Students tackling climate change

A group of Auckland schools are coming up with strategies to help tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions, and create a more sustainable future for New Zealand.

Environment 14 Mar 2023

Aucklanders reminded to keep waterways on private property maintained

More than 80 per cent of the waterways in Auckland flow through private property and must be maintained by the landowner.

Environment 13 Mar 2023

New rukenga kai (food scraps) collection about to roll out in Auckland

Auckland Council’s food scraps collection service – rukenga kai, which translates to food cast onward - is about to begin with Waitakere residents scheduled to have bins delivered in the first week of April.

Environment 10 Mar 2023

Waiheke residents advised to avoid black algae

Auckland Council is asking the public to avoid black algae present on three Waiheke beaches ahead of a clean-up operation.

Environment 8 Mar 2023

Motorway truck fire: advice for neighbouring residents

Auckland Council’s Environmental Health specialists have spent the day visiting properties affected by this morning’s (Wednesday 8 March) truck fire on the southern motorway and have some advice for residents.

Conservation 21 Feb 2023

Marty 'nose' the importance of island biosecurity

While working the waterfront in the early hours of Sunday morning, Marty the English Springer’s nose began to twitch, and he knew something was amiss.

Conservation 20 Jan 2023

Plant assessment gives direction to council conservation

For the first time, Auckland Council has led an assessment of the threat status of vascular plants in the region using the New Zealand Threat Classification System. It’s a comprehensive look at the population size and trends of native species as w...

Environment 16 Jan 2023

Troops needed for war on moth plant

Moth plant is a pest that is taking hold across the city.

Environment 2 Jan 2023

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.

Waste 28 Dec 2022

Waste and litter-busting tips

To keep our public spaces beautiful, Auckland Council is encouraging everyone to put litter in its place while out and about.

Environment 23 Dec 2022

Public holiday rubbish and recycling collection reminder

Over the holiday season, rubbish, recycling and food scraps collections will be one day later than usual after a public holiday - with some exceptions. 

Community 21 Dec 2022

Te Ara Awataha Northcote Greenway nears completion

A large part of Te Ara Awataha – Northcote’s new greenway – has been completed this month thanks to an ongoing collaboration between Kaipātiki Local Board, Eke Panuku, Mana Whenua, Healthy Waters, Kāinga Ora and local stakeholders.

Environment 19 Dec 2022

Pest-free focus making good business sense for commercial boaties

From conservation to vessel performance, commercial boat operators are increasingly finding biosecurity is good business practice.

Kauri dieback 8 Dec 2022

Another successful kauri dieback prosecution ahead of summer season

Stay on track this summer while walking the Waitākere Ranges.