Protecting Auckland's environment

Natural habitat to benefit from Stanmore Bay project

An underground stream in Stanmore Bay is to see daylight again, and offer improved recreational use, thanks to a partnership between Auckland Council and a housing developer.

Road sealing begins in Rodney

Road sealing has begun on Takatu Road in Rodney courtesy of Auckland Transport.

Helensville farmers lauded as ‘Environmental Champions’

Stormy weather brings out our defences

On Wednesday 23 March more than 100,000 people viewed the OurAuckland website and metservice.com to get up to date information about a predicted storm and its impact on Auckland.

Drop off the grid on Great Barrier

Registrations are now open for Great Barrier Local Board’s Off the Grid event, which takes place from 12 to 15 May.

Fighting the war on Waitākere weeds

Waitākere Ranges Local Board is continuing to carry out its weed management plan, and has declared climbing asparagus ‘enemy number one’.

Auckland: Where Brown is green

Livability means sustainability is high on Auckland’s agenda with the recent appointment of a Chief Sustainability Officer among other initiatives.

Get involved in a community programme

Did you know Auckland Council has a number of great environmental programmes available in your local community?