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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 20 Sep 2019

Conservation heroes honoured at Mayoral Awards

Everyday environmental heroes doing good!

Environment 17 Sep 2019

What lies beneath our two biggest harbours?

What marine pests call Auckland’s two biggest harbours home?

Environment 11 Sep 2019

Harbour Bridge lights up to celebrate Conservation Week

Auckland’s Harbour Bridge will light up to celebrate 50 years of Conservation Week between Saturday 14 September and Sunday 22 September.

Environment 11 Sep 2019

Vanquishing pests from the paddocks

Meet George Watson, the 10-year-old boy who has taken up trapping as a hobby to rid his parents' farm of pests.

Environment 6 Sep 2019

A piece of ecological paradise restored

Local volunteers have been hard at work restoring a nature lovers heaven around Le Roy’s Bush in Northcote.

Environment 3 Sep 2019

Not a rat in sight during world rat expert visit

World rat expert Bobby Corrigan was impressed with the conservation efforts of Sancta Maria College students.

Pest Free 3 Sep 2019

Meet us at the Home Show

Auckland Council taking part in the popular Auckland Home Show (4–8 September) to answer questions and dish out advice.

Environment 22 Aug 2019

Marine invader found in Great Barrier Island waters

A type of sea squirt has been discovered attempting to make the waters around Great Barrier Island its home.