Help us make Auckland pest free
Getting around Auckland is risky for us native birds. But there is a plan to make it safer, by turning Auckland into a pest-free haven.
The good news is you only need to do one simple thing in your backyard to make a difference this spring. And if you do all three, it'll make a huge difference.
Watch: Auckland's Pest Free progress
We're making progress protecting native species, enhancing their habitats and eradicating pests. Find out how.
1. Place traps
Rid your home and backyard of rats & possums.
2. Pull weeds
Clear your backyard of pest plants.
3. Plant natives
Plant natives to feed the birds and bees.
Students create colourful murals for pest free trailer
A colourful trailer, decorated by three local students attending three different Enviro schools, will stand out in the local community.
Totara Park planting helps to green the city
Manurewa’s Totara Park continues to play a big part in the greening of Auckland.
Stowaway caught trying to hitch a ride on Rangitoto ferry
A vigilant Fullers360 crew member seized a small plague skink on a vessel due to depart for Rangitoto Island recently - the sixth recorded plague skink interception since 2016.
A new generation of council pups on its way
Piri, one of Auckland Council's hard-working biosecurity dogs is expecting puppies - and it's almost time to meet them.
Keep an eye out for foreign vessels in Great Barrier waters
Great Barrier Island residents asked to keep eye out for foreign vessels in battle to protect the island’s unique ecosystems from pest species.
Tackling the tricky issues to keep our gulf islands safe
Auckland Council’s island biosecurity programme took the New Zealand Biosecurity Eagle Technology Local and Central Government Award on 4 November.
Cornwallis Petrelheads protect peninsula's vulnerable birds
The Petrelheads of Cornwallis Peninsula are passionate about their namesake, the grey-faced petrel, and are working to manage the pests that threaten them.
Kauri compliance high but locals their own worst enemy
Auckland Council compliance officers were out in force over the weekend, watching for people breaking the rules around the use of closed tracks and putting kauri at risk.
Enjoy the outdoors and take care of our kauri this weekend
The weather’s looking perfect for the long weekend, perfect enough to draw many thousands of Aucklanders and visitors into the great outdoors.
Spot A Native Bird Competition Winners
Take a look at the winning entries to our photo competition and find out how you can protect our native birds.