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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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Environment 2 Nov 2018

Franklin pest management projects help local birds

Tūī populations are on the rise around Patumahoe thanks to volunteer conservation groups.

Community 24 Oct 2018

Free rat traps to help Eastern Bays birds

The Eastern Bays Songbird Project is distributing free rat traps to reduce pests and support birdlife.

Environment 1 Oct 2018

The future of conservation discussed at Pestival 2018

More than 500 people attended Pestival to learn about conservation efforts throughout Auckland.

Pest Free 28 Sep 2018

How to become a pest-trapping hero

Trapping and capturing pests makes a big difference to our environment. Here are a few tips to get you started.

Environment 25 Sep 2018

Rosie the ratcatcher – our environmental heroine

Who's got the best nose in town? It's Rosie, the newest member of our biosecurity team.

Community 24 Sep 2018

Winners of inaugural Mayoral Conservation Awards announced

Conservationists recognised for their passion, innovation and dedication.

Environment 22 Sep 2018

Council welcomes Environment Court decision

Hunua 1080 programme to go ahead.

Environment 20 Sep 2018

The fight to save our forests

Native trees are under threat from harmful pathogens. Find out what you can do to help.