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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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Dogs 17 Oct 2022

Conservation dog convention will have noses to the ground

There’s 'paws’ for celebration this week as Auckland Council’s biosecurity dog team gather with their counterparts from the Department of Conservation and private contractors across the country, for a 'nose to tail' convention.

Pest control operation begins to help protect the environment
Conservation 15 Sep 2022

Hunua 1080 application begins

The second phase of this season’s pest control operation in the Hunua Ranges parkland, neighbouring Department of Conservation administered land reserves and some private land, has begun.

Aerial pest control efforts to get underway in Hunua Ranges
Cleaning up our environment 23 Aug 2022

Hunua pest control operation due to get underway

Hunua pest control operation to get underway

Cleaning up our environment 28 Jul 2022

South Auckland waging war on moth plant

Walking down the streets of South Auckland, the moth plant can be seen spreading out to almost every other backyard.

Cleaning up our environment 27 Jul 2022

A growing future for Te Naupata Reserve

A number of community planting days at Te Naupata Reserve / Musick Point have allowed its ‘blank canvas’ to be turned into a native bush corridor.

Environment 22 Jul 2022

Nominate an environmental hero

It’s time to nominate an environmental hero, or team of heroes, for their work helping Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s nature to thrive.

Cleaning up our environment 29 Jun 2022

Board backs protecting environment

Projects to cut waste and protect the natural environment have been funded by Manurewa Local Board.

Community 6 Apr 2022

Weed amnesty a must for Waiheke

Waiheke is a network of reserves and treasured greenspaces, but the threat from invasive plant species is constant and the community is being called on to help.