Protecting Auckland's environment

EDWard and his dotterel mates tagged for research

Two pairs of Northern New Zealand dotterels have taken up residence at Wynyard Point on land formerly occupied by the old tank farm, a site they’ve judged a prime nesting habitat.

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.

More frequent bus services, urban forest and cycling and walking upgrades for Manurewa-Papakura in proposed Climate Action Package

Manurewa-Papakura residents will benefit from a boost in investment in bus services, cycling and walking, as well as tree planting, if Auckland Council’s proposed Climate Action Package is supported by councillors as part of this year’s Annual Bud...

Protecting Auckland’s water future

Auckland Council's Auckland Water Strategy has been adopted by the Environment and Climate Change committee.

Time running out to have your say on our Annual Budget

More than 3000 Aucklanders have already submitted feedback on Auckland Council’s proposed 2022/23 Annual Budget, but time is running out to have your say.