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Community 7 Nov 2025

One-off algae treatment under way at Onepoto Lake

A one-off algae treatment by Kaipātiki Local Board is under way at Onepoto Lake in response to community concerns about persistent algal blooms.

Council news 6 Nov 2025

Extensive pest control in Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / the Hūnua Ranges continues

Auckland Council continues to progress an extensive predator control operation in Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park this week and through to the weekend, meaning the park remains closed.

Council news 5 Nov 2025

Progressing flood resilience for Rānui, Henderson and Massey communities

Auckland Council is progressing works to reduce flood risk for the Rānui, Henderson and Massey areas through the 'Manawa aa Whenua | Clover Drive-Rānui Flood Resilience Project'.

Environment 30 Oct 2025

A costly cut, $29,000 fine as Judge tells arborist “You should know better”

No insurance safety net as RMA changes hit rule-breaking arborists.

Please be aware that due to fire damage, Fairy Falls Track is currently closed.

Council news 30 Oct 2025

Auckland Regional Parks track update

This update outlines significant progress made since April 2025 to renew and reopen tracks damaged during the severe weather events of 2023.

Update

Conservation 28 Oct 2025

Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges closed as large-scale pest control gets underway

Battling invasive predators: aerial operation aims to restore balance in Hūnua forests

Council news 3 Oct 2025

Signing of Deed of Acknowledgement marks milestone for Waitākere Ranges

More than 17 years since the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008 was passed, a significant new agreement was signed between Te Kawerau ā Maki, Auckland Council and the Crown.