Fruit Fly Update
On-the-ground efforts to manage the recent fruit fly detections in the Northcote area continue, with the possibility of some controls remaining in place throughout the winter months.
Fearless fowl heading for retirement
The pest-hunting chickens on Great Barrier Island are retiring after a job well done.
Together, we’re making gains for our green spaces
When Auckland Council and the community work together on improving our environment, you can see the results.
New trees for Hunua Domain
Hunua Domain has about 11,000 new trees after part of the final push towards a target of planting 1 million trees in this Auckland Council term.
Environmental rate empowers communities
Auckland communities have been increasing conservation efforts thanks to the new Natural Environment Targeted Rate (NETR).
Workshops to prevent pests in Great Barrier's waters
New workshops on Great Barrier will help the community stop the spread of marine pests and maintain the integrity of the marine environment.
Pest free push a hit with Howick residents
The Pest Free Howick team have been run off their feet as residents take up the challenge of helping build a better ecological future for their area.
E-boat enables fish survey at Lake Tomarata
Researchers from University of Waikato and NIWA have been sampling Lake Tomarata using an electric fishing boat.
Meet a Pest-Free Hero – Frazer Dale
Meet our April pest free hero, the final winner of the Mayoral Conservation Awards, Frazer Dale.
Dutch elm disease found on Takarunga / Mt Victoria
Around fifty elm trees in Devonport are infected with Dutch elm disease and must be removed to prevent the disease from spreading further.