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Cleaning up our environment 17 Dec 2024

Caulerpa threat: boaties urged to help stop the spread this summer

Boaties heading out on the water this summer are being urged to take extra care to prevent the spread of exotic caulerpa.

Council news 16 Dec 2024

Heavy fine for unauthorised tree trimming on Devonport clifftop

Non compliance with environmental rules brings hefty fine.

Council news 11 Dec 2024

Taking a strategic approach to managing sediment

Auckland Council is taking a strategic approach to how we manage sediment (or bare earth) all with the aim of minimising the impact on our environment.

Cleaning up our environment 10 Dec 2024

Middleton Stream clearance diverts tonnes of debris from landfill for “new life”

Auckland Council and community group collaborate to clear city stream.

Conservation 6 Dec 2024

Urgent action needed to save kākahi population in Lake Rototoa

Drastic decline of kākahi signals trouble for the native species.

Council news 2 Dec 2024

Prohibited fire season for islands of the Hauraki Gulf from today

Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf Islands, from 2 December 2024.

Community 29 Nov 2024

Sprouting success from planting days

Thanks to the tireless work of volunteers, schools, teachers, Auckland Council’s Park rangers and the Howick Local Board, a remarkable change is taking place.

Conservation 27 Nov 2024

The curious native orchids of Waikumete Cemetery

Cemeteries are generally thought of as solemn resting places, but at Waikumete Cemetery in west Auckland, between the headstones is a thriving world of beautiful native orchids.