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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 25 Jun 2018

A mission to bring back songbirds

Eastern Bays residents are flocking to get rid of predators in their gardens, parks and reserves.

Environment 20 Jun 2018

Students take on the moth plant

Auckland high school students take on an unusual challenge – eradicating moth plants pods.

Environment 30 May 2018

Meet Brad, our bachelor bat

This little fellow was looking for roommates – and he promised not to take up much space.

Environment 29 May 2018

North Island saddleback welcomed to new home

On Saturday 26 May, 40 tīeke or North Island saddlebacks arrived from Tiritiri Matangi to their new home.

Community 24 May 2018

War on rabbits

A virus to control wild rabbit populations across the region will be released in 2019.

14-24 year olds 23 May 2018

Meet Pest Free Heroes – Inka, Hayley and Henry

This month, Our Auckland chats to not one but three young heroes.

Environment 9 May 2018

New pest control project underway in Greenhithe

A large grant has given a welcome boost to community pest control efforts in Greenhithe.

Environment 16 Apr 2018

Auckland on the hunt for a Pied Piper

Can you guess how many native birds predators kill each year?