
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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Designated dog area decisions
Aotea residents are being encouraged to give feedback on council’s review of dog policies and bylaws including local dog access rules.

Get on board – waste-wise tips for boaties
Auckland Council is appealing to boaties and leisure craft users to be waste-wise on the water this summer to conserve our oceans and coastlines.

Caulerpa threat: boaties urged to help stop the spread this summer
Boaties heading out on the water this summer are being urged to take extra care to prevent the spread of exotic caulerpa.

Cable Bay Wine Limited sentenced for breach of resource consent conditions
Court rejects call for leniency, emphasises accountability.

Prohibited fire season for islands of the Hauraki Gulf from today
Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf Islands, from 2 December 2024.

New Zealand Nature Fund supports Kawau Island restoration project
Pest patrol on Kawau Island to launch in earnest.

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.

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.