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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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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.

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.  

Council news 5 Dec 2023

Pricing the impact of failing infrastructure on natural capital services

The impact of the Parnell sinkhole and associated sewage discharge on the natural capital services provided by the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Tīkapa Moana, Te Moananui-ā-Toi.

Council news 1 Dec 2023

Prohibited Fire Season for Hauraki Gulf Islands

Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf Islands, from 1 December 2023

Conservation 29 Nov 2023

1 January 2024 cutoff date to be pest free warranted

Warrants to protect biosecurity on Hauraki Gulf

Hauraki Gulf 20 Nov 2023

The State of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Tīkapa Moana, Te Moananui-ā-Toi… in 2173

The State of the Hauraki Gulf 2173 report presents a fictional future state of the Hauraki Gulf - 150 years from now – and using the best available science works backwards to show how we could achieve those gains.

Hauraki Gulf 15 Nov 2023

Waiheke board gets plan over the finish line

Climate change and disaster resilience are key focus areas for the 2023 Waiheke Local Board plan for the next three years.

14-24 year olds 18 Oct 2023

Moth plant busters sail to Motuihe

Young environmentalists were rewarded for their moth plant beating efforts with a trip to the Motuihe nature reserve.