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Community nurseries: the green heart of Auckland’s restoration efforts
Growing a greener future: how community nurseries are restoring Auckland’s ecosystems
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.
Sneezeweed: a tiny hero of Kawau Island
Nationally threatened native herb sneezeweed on Kawau Island.
Hapū-led partnership launched to protect globally significant ecosystems and endangered species of the Kaipara
Poipoia Te Kākano means working together to protect the ecosystems home to the endangered indigenous species under threat from introduced pest animals.
New Zealand Nature Fund supports Kawau Island restoration project
Pest patrol on Kawau Island to launch in earnest.
Save our Backyard Birdsong
Easy to follow DIY videos on what you can do in your backyard to save our backyard birdsong.
Kōkako volunteers mark 30 years on job
Volunteers who have trekked the Hunua Ranges to conserve the last kōkako population in the mainland Auckland region have celebrated 30 years.
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.
