The ultimate super-mum: Ruahine the kōkako defies age in the Hūnua Ranges From brink to booming, still breeding at 21 - the kōkako matriarch tells the Hūnua comeback story.

“Auckland Council has proudly supported this mahi for decades, working alongside mana whenua, community groups and ecologists to restore the mauri of the Hūnua Ranges.”

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‘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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Today I took the family to Ōtakamiro Point, one of our few mainland gannet (takapu) breeding colonies. The sights, sounds, and smells are incredible!

#muriwai #gannet #takapu #family #schoolholidays #aklbiodiversity

Native fish resurfaces after being feared lost from Auckland wetland A native freshwater fish has been rediscovered after a decade long search, with a healthy population of both adults and juveniles found.

“This tiny fish may be secretive, but its survival depends on us noticing it, protecting and carefully managing its wetland habitats.”

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

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Five reasons urban trees make sense Comment: The trees lining our streets and parks are quietly delivering a host of benefits – from cooling and cleaning the air to improving our health and wellbeing.

“It’s not about trees versus houses,” she says. “We also have huge areas like sports fields that could do with a lot more trees around the edges. Every bit of canopy helps.” @ecostanley.bsky.social #aklbiodiversity newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/17/f...

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To apply or learn more about these exciting roles, email admin@tearahikoi.nz. Applications close September 12th.
Join us and help make Franklin predator free and thriving with biodiversity.

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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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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

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Part time opportunity to be part of this important kaupapa 🌳🌱🦇
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Survey sheds light on coastal bird’s decline across the Auckland region Pipit in peril – survey uncovers sharp drop in coastal bird numbers.

“Protecting our native species is a shared responsibility, and these birds are worth every effort.”

#aklbiodiversity #coastal #birds #auckland

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🙏 A huge thanks to EcoQuest, Predator Free Franklin, and landowners for facilitating such amazing research and to the students for their invaluable contributions to preserving our precious pekapeka. 🦇

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Rare reef heron numbers decline in Auckland Survey reveals status of threatened reef heron

“These birds were once more commonly seen along our coastlines, but habitat loss, increasing human activity, and introduced predators have pushed them into hiding,”

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Scientists wage war on invasive fish to save Auckland lake Lake Tomarata, on Auckland's northern border, was once a haven for mussels and native freshwater plants.

Auckland Council freshwater biodiversity advisor Belinda Studholme said there were two "key species" the project was looking to protect: "The kakahi freshwater mussel and the native aquatic plants that should be growing here."

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Our Changing World Keeping up with kakahi KÄkahi are a keystone species in lake and river ecosystems, keeping the water clean by filtering one litre of water every hour. These native mussels once blanketed lakebeds across Auckland â€" but rec...

Kākahi, our native freshwater mussels, are vital for healthy lakes and rivers. A dedicated team of Auckland Council led scientists and divers are stepping in to rescue one of the last remaining populations

#Conservation #FreshwaterEcology #AKLBiodiversity

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Grateful to be part of the Auckland Council team putting on this event for the community where local action continues to make a national impact. Here's to the next ten years of dotterel minding!

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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...
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Of course I got the t-shirt! Thanks Art of Joy for this amazing artwork promoting pekapeka 🦇

#pestfreewaitakereranges #nzbats #pekapeka #aklbiodiversity #promotion #advocacy #endangeredspecies

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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Got to go in the field today at Tāpapakanga Regional Park to talk future planting sites and potential pekapeka roosts 🌱 🌲 🦇

#restoration #aucklandcouncil #aklbiodiversity #nzbats #trees

Amazing to spend time with these special shore skinks today while working alongside my Auckland Council colleagues to restore this unique ecosystem🦎

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Short fixed term job available as an ecologist in our Ecological Advice team. My own career in Auckland Council started as a short fixed-term role, and I'm still here 14 years later! Apply today: careers.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/job-invite/2... #opentowork #jobs #auckland #aklbiodiversity

🦇 Join Piroa Conservation Trust in March for an inspiring session with Ben Paris, Senior Conservation Advisor at Auckland Council! 🌿
🎟️ RSVP now at info@piroaconservation.org.nz!
📅 Date & Time: March 4th at 6pm
📍 Location: Mangawhai Club, 219 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Heads.
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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 🦇

Visiting Kauri Glen in Northcote, Auckland #aklbiodiversity #kauridieback

Iwi-led native plant nursery gets Auckland Airport Christmas grant The $10,000 grant is funded from the globe money boxes dotted around the airport.

Thanks to generous travellers who placed unwanted currency into money boxes dotted around the terminals in 2024, an iwi-led native plant nursery in Ihumātao has been awarded a $10,000 grant 🌱 #aklbiodiversity
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The curious native orchids of Waikumete Cemetery Cemeteries are generally thought of as solemn resting places, but at Waikumete Cemetery in west Auckland, between the headstones is a thriving world of beautiful native orchids.

The Waikumete gumland habitat and its inhabitants are critically endangered, making conservation efforts vital
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