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Five ways the Waiheke Local Board protects our environment
Across Waiheke, locals are taking action - trapping pests, restoring wetlands, reducing waste and protecting marine life. Backed by the Local Board, these efforts are helping safeguard the island’s environment and the wider Hauraki Gulf .
Five ways the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board protects our environment
From restoring native habitats to reducing waste and improving waterways, people across Devonport-Takapuna are working together to care for the local environment. with support from the local board.
Oriental fruit fly – Papatoetoe
On 25 February 2026, Biosecurity New Zealand (MPI) announced the discovery of a single male Oriental fruit fly in Papatoetoe - legal restrictions.
Tāmaki Taiao Alliance launches to supercharge nature regeneration across Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland Council backs region-wide nature regeneration through Tāmaki Taiao Alliance.
Vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park closed until further notice
Due to the impacts of extensive rainfall in our region this week, vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park is now closed until further notice.
Bamboo: beloved backyard feature or Auckland’s quiet green invader?
From feature plant to pest: Auckland’s complicated relationship with bamboo.
Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges pest control delivers outstanding gains for native wildlife
Big wins for nature; kōkako flourish after pest control success.
A forest on the brink of recovery: Kawau Island poised for a pest-free comeback
A forest finding its feet again: Kawau Island’s pest-free future.
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NZ-VR: Dive Beneath the Surface
Dive into a world beneath the waves as you step inside a 360˚ virtual reality ocean adventure and...
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N0ughty Box
Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.
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Grow your own microgreens workshop
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Pickling and Preserving Workshop
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Seasonal & Leftover Cooking Workshops
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