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Save our backyard bird song

You and your whānau can help save our backyard birdsong by planting native plants in your backyard. Help create a secure environment for our native birds to move around Tāmaki Makaurau.  

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Community 1 Jul 2019

Pest Free Kaipātiki leads the way to a better future

The past year has been busy and productive for Pest Free Kaipātiki in its mission of enhancing the area's native biodiversity and making the area pest free by 2026.

Environment 28 Jun 2019

Community group protecting native wildlife in Mt Albert

Help Pest Free Ōwairaka enhance the natural habitat for native species in the Albert-Eden area.

Pest Free 21 Jun 2019

Council action on Titirangi chickens and rats

Auckland Council will be increasing control activity to deal with the wild chicken and rat population in Titirangi.

Environment 16 Jun 2019

Helping out in the Hunuas

We're celebrating the contributions of volunteers this National Volunteer Week (16-22 June 2019).

Environment 7 Jun 2019

Fruit Fly Update

On-the-ground efforts to manage the recent fruit fly detections in the Northcote area continue, with the possibility of some controls remaining in place throughout the winter months.

Community 5 Jun 2019

Fearless fowl heading for retirement

The pest-hunting chickens on Great Barrier Island are retiring after a job well done.

Environment 4 Jun 2019

Together, we’re making gains for our green spaces

When Auckland Council and the community work together on improving our environment, you can see the results.

Community 21 May 2019

Environmental rate empowers communities

Auckland communities have been increasing conservation efforts thanks to the new Natural Environment Targeted Rate (NETR).