Protecting Auckland's environment
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Grads Mawhai and Pip become New Zealand’s first specialist kauri dieback sniffer dogs
Biosecurity team’s secret weapon in the battle against kauri dieback.
Aucklanders thanked for fighting kauri dieback
Non-compliance with kauri dieback measures on our region's tracks has gone down 30 per cent over the last two years.
Rogue rambler receives fine of $5700 in first kauri dieback prosecution
The offender found guilty of breaching Auckland Council’s Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw by entering closed tracks in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park in 2019, was today convicted of three offences and fined a total of $5700 and ordered to pay court costs of $130 by Judge Tremewan of the Waitākere District Court.
State of the Environment: small improvements but more work ahead
The latest deep dive into the health of Auckland's air, land and water shows mixed results for an environment under pressure.
Learn to Live Lightly
Aucklanders are discovering new and simple ways to lower their carbon footprint and save money using tools from Live Lightly.
Council agrees to lift remaining water restrictions in Auckland
Auckland Council’s governing body has unanimously agreed to lift the region’s remaining outdoor water restrictions, following a report from Watercare.
Targeted rates doing their work
Three years on from the introduction of the natural environment and water quality targeted rates, work continues to deliver positive outcomes for the city.
Meet Auckland's eco heroes
Not all heroes wear capes - many wear gumboots and carry traps. They are our eco heroes, people in our community who work to protect Auckland’s natural spaces and resources.
Events12 Results
Keep New Zealand Beautiful Clean Up Week 2021
Participate in New Zealand’s largest clean up event and make a significant difference in your local area.
Solar for the Future – Webinar
Answers to your (burning) solar energy questions by an industry expert.
October Composting Workshops
Join one of these online composting Zoom workshops and events during October.
Plant Pest (Weed) Workshop
Learn more about how to identify and manually control weeds in your local park and backyard.
Love Food Hate Waste – At the Back of the Fridge, Creative Cooking with Leftovers
Learn new ideas to use up those forgotten ingredients hiding at the back of your fridge, at this free local workshop.
Love Food Hate Waste – At The Back of Your Fridge – Love Your Leftovers
Get inspired at this free local workshop, full of tips to make the most of your leftovers.
The Journey of the Tuna
This free event celebrates A Supported Life and Community Waitākere's community art piece.