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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 21 May 2019

Pest free push a hit with Howick residents

The Pest Free Howick team have been run off their feet as residents take up the challenge of helping build a better ecological future for their area.

Environment 16 May 2019

Workshops to prevent pests in Great Barrier's waters

New workshops on Great Barrier will help the community stop the spread of marine pests and maintain the integrity of the marine environment.

Environment 1 May 2019

E-boat enables fish survey at Lake Tomarata

Researchers from University of Waikato and NIWA have been sampling Lake Tomarata using an electric fishing boat.

Community 29 Apr 2019

Meet a Pest-Free Hero – Frazer Dale

Meet our April pest free hero, the final winner of the Mayoral Conservation Awards, Frazer Dale.

Environment 24 Apr 2019

Dutch elm disease found on Takarunga / Mt Victoria

Around fifty elm trees in Devonport are infected with Dutch elm disease and must be removed to prevent the disease from spreading further.

Pest Free 23 Apr 2019

Stay on track this Easter Weekend

Take care of kauri this Easter Weekend by following the rules and paying attention to track closures.

14-24 year olds 17 Apr 2019

Students hunt for moth plants in Howick

A competition is underway to remove as many moth plants as possible from Howick.

Environment 15 Apr 2019

Waging war on pests in Greenhithe

Greenhithe Community Trust has been working with local residents on a large-scale pest control programme in the area.