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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 -  but important - actions we can all take together to protect its wildlife, islands and waters.

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Parks / Outdoors 17 Nov 2025

Community takes to pickleball

When Medlands halfcourt was refreshed to include pickleball markings, the Aotea community jumped at the opportunity to play a new sport.

Hauraki Gulf 20 Oct 2025

Tryphena Wharf renewal works complete

Tryphena Wharf is back to business as usual after a full refurbishment.

Hauraki Gulf 16 Oct 2025

Cath Handley and Robin Tucker leave Waiheke board

After years of dedicated service to the Waiheke Local Board, members Cath Handley and Robin Tucker are stepping down, leaving behind a legacy of passionate community action and advocacy for the motu. 

Hauraki Gulf 30 Sep 2025

Building better on the island

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board is funding projects that make the island an even better place to live.

Hauraki Gulf 26 Sep 2025

Power boost to council facilities on Aotea

Council facilities in Claris will benefit from solar power system upgrades and repairs, thanks to $800,000 Fix and Finish funding.

Conservation 29 Aug 2025

Seeing green – kākāriki conservation in Okiwi

Okiwi Community Ecology Project's hard mahi helps to protect the island's native bird populations.

Community 14 May 2025

Guardians of the Gulf: meet the summer biosecurity champions

Pest free paradise: how kiwi environmentalists have helped protect our gulf islands.

Have your say 5 May 2025

Give feedback on the Waiheke Housing Strategy

Waiheke residents are being called to give feedback on a strategy to invest and advocate to improve housing supply and availability on the motu with consultation open now until Wednesday 28 May 2025.