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The future of conservation discussed at Pestival 2018
More than 500 people attended Pestival to learn about conservation efforts throughout Auckland.

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.

Winners of inaugural Mayoral Conservation Awards announced
Conservationists recognised for their passion, innovation and dedication.

The fight to save our forests
Native trees are under threat from harmful pathogens. Find out what you can do to help.

Waiheke aiming to become world's first predator-free urban island
Ambitious plan to rid Waiheke of pests.
Managing cats to protect biodiversity
Pest management is an important tool for ensuring the protection of New Zealand’s biodiversity.

Restoring Lake Pupuke a high environmental priority
What's tipping our taonga into decline?

How-To-Be-A-Hero Toolkit
The next step to becoming an environmental hero yourself is helping your neighbourhood become pest free.

How to become a hero at beating weeds
Simple steps to control pest weeds in your garden.

Red-light districts help whitebait thrive
Meet the Aucklander who's helping endangered īnanga.

Hunua pest control programme nears start
Gearing up to start 1080 application in Hunua Ranges parklands.

Young heroes take on pests
A team of students have been trapping and capturing rats at the school and local reserve.

Rats running riot – pest control tips ahead of winter
Community groups are fighting back against pests who are a threat to our biodiversity and environment.

Entries closing soon for Mayoral Conservation Awards
Auckland is celebrating its first ever Mayoral Conservation Awards.

Tips for starting your own pest-control group
Our top tips for starting a pest-control group in your neighbourhood.

War on rabbits
A virus to control wild rabbit populations across the region will be released in 2019.