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Protecting the Hauraki Gulf

The Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana / Te Moananui-ā-Toi is a special place with its stunning coastlines, marine reserves, pristine beaches and native wildlife on islands.

Pests and waste threaten this beautiful natural environment but there are small actions we can all take together to protect its wildlife, islands and waters.

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Hauraki Gulf 20 Dec 2023

Top tips for boaties

Heading to the Hauraki Gulf by boat? Here are our top tips on how you can protect our Hauraki Gulf from waste and pests.  

Hauraki Gulf 19 Oct 2022

Top tips for visitors

Whether you’re heading out for a day or staying a while, here are our top tips to keep the Hauraki Gulf pest and waste free when you visit.

Dogs 17 Oct 2022

Conservation dog convention will have noses to the ground

There’s 'paws’ for celebration this week as Auckland Council’s biosecurity dog team gather with their counterparts from the Department of Conservation and private contractors across the country, for a 'nose to tail' convention.

Have your say 22 Oct 2024

Should Waiheke's Esplanade Path be closed to private vehicles?

Waiheke residents are being called to give feedback on a proposal to close a section of the Esplanade Path to vehicles this month.

Council news 9 Aug 2024

Exotic Caulerpa and the Hauraki Gulf: Assessing the ecosystem services at risk

The NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) final report to the Hauraki Gulf Forum has been released. It states that the value of the Hauraki Gulf’s ecosystem services and natural capital is estimated to be more than $5 billion dollars each year.