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Add diversity to your garden with native plants
Having backyards planted with natives across Tāmaki Makaurau is good for the movement and survival of native birds, insects and lizards and it helps mitigate the effects of flooding.
New report reveals state of freshwater fish species in Auckland region
Secretive and mysterious - what lies beneath our waterways?
Mana whenua-led project aims to rid Aotea / Great Barrier Island of rats and feral cats
Project aims to rid an island of rats and feral cats!
1 January 2024 cutoff date to be pest free warranted
Warrants to protect biosecurity on Hauraki Gulf
A 30-year history realised in a 30 month “labour of love”
Hard graft over 30 years results in a conservation success
Vote me Bird of the Century - staying alive has earned your vote!
Dotty dotterel for Bird of the Century – vote me!
I'm endangered, look after me - vote me for Bird of the Century
Reasons to join your local community conservation group
Community conservation groups are working hard to improve our natural environment right across Tāmaki Makaurau. Check out some great reasons to connect with your local group.
Backyard activities for the whole family
Want to get the whole family involved and save our backyard birdsong? Here are some fun activities you can do together.
Pull Weeds
Clear your backyard of pest plants, particularly moth plant, yellow/kahili ginger and climbing asparagus. Identify and find tips on the best way to remove the weeds.
Plant Natives
Our native birds love gardens where they can easily find food and water and build a nest.
How to join a conservation group
Conservation groups across Auckland are working hard to protect our native habitats, plants and animals. Make a difference in your local area - find a conservation group near you.
Our Pest Search website
Find out about pest plants and animals in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. You can search for a pest by name or use the filters to narrow down the selection.
What is Pest Free Auckland?
Pest Free Auckland focuses on the suppression of pest animals, pest plants (environmental weeds), pathogens, and marine pests, to help nature thrive.
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.
Troops needed for war on moth plant
Moth plant is a pest that is taking hold across the city.
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.
