Shaping the future of our native species and ecosystems
We are updating our Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy.
The strategy will guide how we will work together to protect, restore and enhance indigenous biodiversity in Tāmaki Makaurau. It will cover all plants, animals and fungi that occur naturally here, along with the habitats and ecosystems they are part of.
How we will develop the draft strategy
To develop the draft strategy, we will work with mana whenua Hapū and iwi with ancestral relationships to certain areas in Tāmaki Makaurau where they exercise customary authority. and engage with:
- government agencies
- neighbouring regional councils
- our rural and youth advisory panels
- organisations
- community groups
- industries with strong knowledge of indigenous biodiversity.
We will hold a public consultation in early 2027 to gather feedback on the draft strategy.
What will be in the strategy
This strategy will be based on a ki uta ki tai Treating the whole environment from mountains to sea as one connected system. approach. It will:
- bring together the council, mana whenua, landowners, community restoration groups and all Aucklanders
- set a shared, long-term vision with goals and priorities for the next 30-plus years
- guide decision-making and investment across council, non-council organisations and community groups
- provide a plan that other programmes and plans can follow.
The strategy will not:
- replace any other current plans or rules
- include detailed plans for how we will deliver projects.
We will develop separate implementation plans to put the strategy into practice and measure progress. This will allow us to adapt to future regulatory and environmental changes.
Why we are developing the new strategy
Auckland’s identity, wellbeing and future depends on the health of te taiao The environment. which is what supports and sustains us.
Our current Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy was approved in 2012. It has guided important work to protect and restore indigenous species and ecosystems. Check Auckland Council's conservation role to learn more.