Friday, January 16, 2026

Environment

Pest turtles on the rise

A recent sighting of red-eared slider turtles in a paddock at Aka Aka has renewed calls for residents to be vigilant. Awaroa Ki Karioitahi Landcare...

Coastal visitors asked to respect native birds

As Aucklanders flock to the coast for summer swims, strolls and sandy picnics, another kind of seasonal buzz is happening along the region’s shores. It’s...

Controls in place as fruit fly investigation continues

Legal controls on the movement of fruits and vegetables are now in place in Mt Roskill, says Biosecurity NZ North commissioner Mike Inglis. The restrictions...

A life-saving partnership

The BNZ Foundation has announced a $600,000 partnership with the Live Ocean Foundation aimed at protecting biodiversity in the Hauraki Gulf. The partnership includes $300,000...

Have yourself a low waste Christmas

After Christmas, how do you dispose of a real Christmas tree? If you have an artificial one, hopefully it’s good quality and lasts for years,...

Keep an eye out for Yellow-Legged Hornets

Auckland residents are being urged to keep an eye out for the invasive Yellow-Legged Hornet this summer. Despite no sightings in the Franklin area, Biosecurity...

Wind farm appeal rejected

Community groups have welcomed news that the proposed Waiuku Wind Farm has hit another legal roadblock. The wind farm was proposed for a 560-hectare site at...

Natural hazards and insurance premiums

A new nationwide survey has found that most New Zealanders believe natural hazards such as earthquakes, flooding, and sea level rise are having a...

Protecting kauri at adventure camp

A new marine and conservation outdoors centre in the Coromandel has state-of-the-art kauri biosecurity protocols and education. The Hillary Outdoors Centre at Port Charles in...

Illegal dumping a concern across Franklin

Illegal dumping continues across the wider Franklin area, despite the Auckland Council working with community groups and businesses to prevent it and catch those...