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Auckland Council’s governing body has endorsed a programme to help restore the region’s natural environment and position Tāmaki Makaurau as a world-leading, nature-positive city.
Delivered in partnership with the NEXT Foundation – which supports conservation projecys – and the Department of Conservation, Nature Positive Auckland aims to support the long-term recovery of nature across the region.
The programme reflects the region’s commitment to protecting its environment while improving quality of life, the city’s mayor Wayne Brown says.
“We know that Aucklanders are deeply connected to our natural environment – from our harbours and maunga to our forests and parks. This programme is about protecting our environment and ensuring future generations can enjoy them, too.
“By working together with partners like NEXT Foundation, iwi and our communities, we can achieve more, faster, and secure Auckland’s place as one of the world’s most liveable cities.”
Council’s GM of environmental services, Samantha Hill, says the initiative builds on a strong foundation.
“We already have a wide range of strong nature-focused programmes across Tāmaki Makaurau. The Nature Positive Auckland partnership brings these efforts together and will allow us to deliver projects faster as well as help attract new investment from partners,” she says.
“It means we can scale up what is already working – like restoring ecosystems, improving water quality, supporting predator-free projects and empowering communities to play their part.”
