Ngā mahi mā tātou hei tiaki i te taiao What we do to help the environment

Our biodiversity services

We are working to protect our environment, restore ecosystems and enhance biodiversity. We provide advice on how to take care of our natural resources.
Our biodiversity projects

We have environmental programmes to increase biodiversity, control pests and restore our waterways. We enlist the help of local groups and schools.
Urban forestry at Auckland Council

Find out about what urban forestry is about, what our urban forestry specialists do and how to contact our urban forest team.
Tree planting at Auckland Council

Learn why Auckland Council plants trees, the benefits of our tree planting programme and how we consider a berm for planting.
Our environmental plans and strategies

Find out about our environmental plans and strategies.
Covenants to protect the natural environment

Find information on what a covenant is, and how it protects land with important natural values.
Hauraki Gulf Forum (HGF)

The Hauraki Gulf Forum promotes and facilitates integrated management and the protection and enhancement of the Hauraki Gulf.
Natural Environment Targeted Rate

We are working to protect our natural surroundings and the Natural Environment Targeted Rate helps us to meet these goals.
Protecting New Zealand's biodiversity

Find out about the Addressing New Zealand’s biodiversity challenge report, a collaboration between local authorities and central government to address the challenge of protecting New Zealand's biodiversity.