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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!

Environment 24 Mar 2025

Nominations open: Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards, which showcase the work of individuals and organisations that serve their community.

Council news 20 Mar 2025

Q&A: What is a blue-green network?

After severe weather events in 2023, Auckland Council prioritised blue-green projects to better protect our communities from flooding.

Community 12 Mar 2025

The buzz in Old Papatoetoe

An update for the Papatoetoe community for Chambers Laneway, Cambridge Terrace, Stadium Reserve and Piko Toetoe.

Food / Drink 11 Mar 2025

Turnip the Beet: Cook up savings with better meal planning

The average New Zealand household wastes $1,500 worth of food each year—that’s the equivalent of three full shopping trolleys of groceries!

Council news 11 Mar 2025

Help stop the spread of exotic caulerpa in Tāmaki Makaurau

Two species of exotic caulerpa have been found in Tāmaki Makaurau. It is critical that all Aucklanders, from boat users to beach goers, understand how to recognise exotic caulerpa and how to avoid spreading it.