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Council news 7 Apr 2025

Restrictions on outdoor fires ease in Tāmaki Makaurau

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has eased the restrictions on outdoor fires in Auckland City, Waitematā and Counties Manukau from 8am on Monday 7 April, until further notice.

Council news 3 Apr 2025

Next steps to improve flood resilience for the Wairau community

Auckland Council is looking to progress a comprehensive flood resilience (blue-green) network to significantly reduce flood risks across the Wairau catchment in Auckland’s North Shore.

Community 1 Apr 2025

Exploring local Howick Enviroschools

Howick Local Board members recently embarked on an inspiring visit to four local Enviroschools, where they saw firsthand the innovative environmental initiatives being embraced by students and staff.

Conservation 25 Mar 2025

The beautiful menace threatening our waterways

They might look pretty, but they're a pest!

Council news 25 Mar 2025

Have your say on the future of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area

A formal agreement between the Crown, tangata whenua and Auckland Council is being proposed to help protect and manage the treasured Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area.

Conservation 24 Mar 2025

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.

Conservation 24 Mar 2025

Sneezeweed: a tiny hero of Kawau Island

Nationally threatened native herb sneezeweed on Kawau Island.

Community 24 Mar 2025

Who’s the Moth to Beat?

Howick are you ready for another outstanding year for the Pest Free Howick Ward (PFHW) Moth Plant Pod Competition 2025...but, things are a little different this year!