‘Petrelheads’ are restoring an eccentric native bird Opinion from Auckland University: More than 150 burrows now exist on the mainland at Te Henga – up from only two in 2014

“We spend a lot of time talking about how dire things are for native species. I’d love for us to talk more about the birds we’ve saved – and that’s happening with ōi right in front of us on the west coast.”

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More hornets expected over summer, public urged to remain vigilant To date, there have been been reported sightings only in Auckland - with the discovery of queen hornets and nests in the Glenfield and Birkdale areas.

More hornets expected over summer, public urged to remain vigilant www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/582... #yellowleggedhornets #community #biosecurity #pestfreeAKL 🐝

Supporting Finding Franklin Bats last night with the Wild Heroes film crew helping make these pekapeka TV stars 🌟 🦇

#nzbats #community #conservation #aklbiodiversity #pekapeka #biodiversity #pestfreeakl #wildheroes

Had an amazing time at the Regional Auckland Predator Free Hui today! The speakers were incredibly inspiring. But, the highlight of these gatherings is always the opportunity to connect with passionate individuals face-to-face
#PredatorFree #Auckland #pestfreeAKL #Community #Conservation #Networking

The Environmental Services team are looking for Biosecurity Ambassadors to help safeguard our kauri forests 🌳 and marine spaces 🌊
Apply now:
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🔗 Marine Biosecurity Role: lnkd.in/gfHZdERM
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Looking for your next job opportunity? Want to give back to your community? Hope to be part of something bigger? Now’s your chance! See the thread below ⬇️ 🧵 🌳 #greenjobs #pestfreeAKL #AKLbiodiversity #auckland #jobs

The Trapinator lure worked a treat in our backyard trapping #predatorfreenz #pestfreeAKL

Awesome to see the mahi of Auckland Council groups profiled like Pest Free Kaipātiki Restoration Society and Friends of Te Wairoa Catchment ⭐

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Funding boost for Auckland’s rare long-tailed bats A total of 64 conservation groups have been boosted with grants to help with their work in protecting and enhancing the natural environment.

EcoQuest Centre for Indigeneity, Ecology and Creativity Finding Franklin Bats lead researcher Natasha Bansal said the funding will help employ a coordinator who will connect their work with the community 🦇

www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3607...

#nzbats #batspotting #community #conservation #pestfreeAKL

Hunua kōkako take flight to sing a new song at Maungatautari Auckland’s conservation community celebrates as the Hunua Kōkako Recovery Project begins translocation of up to 20 kōkako to Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.

“This project shows why investing time and money into our environment is so crucial, we must continue work like this into the future to protect our precious native species."

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#aklbiodiversity #kokako #wildlife #conservation #success #pestfreeakl

Abi from #PestFreeHowick tells the story of using #artificialintelligence to count the number of moth plant pods being collected as part of their local schools competition #pestliaisongroup #pestfreeAKL

“Kua eke te wā, me noho mātāmua ko te whakaaro nui ki te Taiao i ngā mahi katoa
No longer will things happen without consideration of the impact within te taiao”

Nā Hokimai-Anahera Rosieur, Ngāti Manuhiri

#pestliaisongroup #pestfreeAKL

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Plus, we handed out boxes of Pic’s Peanut Butter (not for humans!) to help with their pest control mahi 🐀🥜

Always inspiring to work alongside such dedicated people. This is why we do what we do ❤️

#community #conservation #MahiThatMatters #SouthAuckland #pestfreeAKL #DogSafety #PestControl

Senior Biosecurity Advisor Pest Plants Job in Auckland CBD, Auckland - SEEK You would work on developing and managing biosecurity projects to minimise the adverse impacts of pest plants across the region

Our Environment Services team has an opportunity for 2 experienced Senior Biosecurity Advisor Plants to join the team! Be a part of leading the delivery of regional biosecurity projects to improve Auckland's biodiversity!
www.seek.co.nz/job/84841937
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Guardians of the Gulf: meet the summer biosecurity champions Pest free paradise: how kiwi environmentalists have helped protect our gulf islands.

What an awesome opportunity for some people to experience spending their summer at boat ramps chatting about important biosecurity issues!

#pestfreeAKL 🐀

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Herpetologists hop to it Auckland Council’s Environmental Services team is taking the opportunity to shine a spotlight on one of New Zealand’s most enigmatic and ancient amphibians - the Hochstetter’s frog.

🐸 As Kermit the Frog famously said, “It’s not easy being green.” But with a little effort, we can make it a whole lot easier for the Hochstetter’s frog to keep hopping along.

#AKLfrogs #AKLbiodiversity #pestfreeAKL #aucklandcouncil

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Sneezeweed: a tiny hero of Kawau Island Nationally threatened native herb sneezeweed on Kawau Island.

Sneezeweed may be small, but it’s a vital piece of the puzzle when it comes to understanding the delicate balance of NZ’s ecosystems. ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2025/03...
#aklbiodiversity #pestfreeAKL

Tamahunga kiwi hikes 14 kilometres - Local Matters New Zealand is famous for little creatures embarking on unexpected journeys and covering long distances – and now we can add a kiwi to the...

The journey of the kiwi highlights the conservation efforts of The Forest Bridge Trust, which has been working to create a safe and connected environment for kiwi between the east and west coasts of Rodney.

#pestfreeAKL #AKLbiodiversity #predatorfreenz

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Study underway to learn if bats can be used as 'agricultural tool' Researchers are studying whether the critically threatened pekapeka-tou-roa / long-tailed bat can be used as pest control on rural properties.

🦇 It's not clear how many long-tailed bats are left, but when dusk falls, rural properties near Waiuku, on Auckland's southern border, become a pekapeka-tou-roa hotspot.

Read more at 1News: www.1news.co.nz/2025/01/05/s...

#nzbats #bats #aklbiodiversity #pestfreeakl 🦇

Urgent action needed to save kākahi population in Lake Rototoa Drastic decline of kākahi signals trouble for the native species.

"The kākahi are not only a vital part of the lake's ecosystem, but they also hold deep cultural significance for Māori as a taonga species. Without them, we risk losing both a natural biofilter and an important part of our heritage." ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2024/12...
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Looking forward to the next stage of Finding Franklin Bats next month #nzbats #pestfreeAKL youtu.be/iuwuJ4kdYjU

Working together to protect Auckland’s natural environment Aucklanders will soon be asked for their feedback on Auckland Council’s ‘Let’s protect our environment’ consultation.

🦎🐤Get ready Auckland: Incoming consultation 🐀🐚

“We’re going to ask you how we can all work together to protect our environment. We can’t do this alone...”
#PestFreeAKL #aklbiodiversity #AKHaveYourSay

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Project Lead - Te Korowai o Papatūānuku Job in Awhitu, Auckland - SEEK Lead our mahi to restore native plant cover to the Āwhitu Peninsula.

🌿✨ Join the Āwhitu dream team! ✨🌿
Awhitu Peninsula Landcare is looking for a passionate Project Lead for our Te Korowai o Papatūānuku project in Franklin, Auckland. Full-time, with job-share options.
Apply Now!
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Join us on a journey with Auckland Council, Aawhitu Landcare and Ngaati Te Ata, regenerating the land as part of the ambitious One Billion Trees project, this initiative has set forth to plant 250,000 trees over four years youtu.be/U3o5KmByRxI?... #pestfreeAKL #AKLbiodiversity

Join our team! – Predator Free Franklin

Predator Free Franklin are looking for a paid co-ordinator to support community groups doing predator control on the Western side of Franklin and optimise predator control across the region.
predatorfreefranklin.nz/join-our-team
#pestfreeAKL #predatorfreenz

Registrations for Auckland's Pestival #AKLpestival close tomorrow! Get in quick! #pestfreeakl #OurAKL via @aklcouncil