Protecting Auckland's environment

Update on Ōrewa’s coastal defences

Each area of the Ōrewa coastline faces its own challenges and the council’s response to managing these challenges will be tailored to suit.

An end to dumping at Van Dammes

Steps are being taken to stop illegal dumping at Van Dammes Lagoon in Mount Wellington.

Be storm ready this winter

Recent storm events that bought flash flooding to the Auckland region are a timely reminder that the likelihood is high of more of these events occurring as we move towards winter.

Weed amnesty a must for Waiheke

Waiheke is a network of reserves and treasured greenspaces, but the threat from invasive plant species is constant and the community is being called on to help.

Responding to the water-related impacts of climate change

Auckland Council is developing a 100-year adaptive policy to address how we respond to hazards caused by too much water

Māngere's swarming midge fly problem gone

The pesky midge fly population on the Māngere foreshore is at its lowest ever, thanks to the innovation of a Watercare environmental scientist determined to reduce chemicals in pest control.

Bus upgrades, new local cycling network for Whau if Auckland Council Climate Action Package goes ahead

Predator Free Franklin turning hunters into hunted

Franklin Local Board Chair Andy Baker, says what started out as a few committed people catching possums, has snowballed into a movement that stretches across the board area.