This is the former Auckland Regional Council website, which has some of the information and services you need if you live or do business in the area. Go to the main Auckland Council website to access the complete range of council services.
There are 3 harbours in the Auckland region, and the quality of our coast is a major drawcard. Here you can find out about the management and protection of our coastal and marine areas.
Explains the values of the region’s coast, and how healthy the marine environment is. Also describes how the management of the coast is shared between agencies and highlights the issues of coastal development and erosion.
The Hauraki Gulf Forum promotes conservation and sustainable management of the Hauraki Gulf. This section outlines the purpose and functions of the Forum, its membership and activities. Also describes the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act and the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.
Links to a number of ARC projects happening throughout the region. This section links to pages on mangrove management and Auckland city’s waterfront; and to the Pahurehure Inlet, Waiuku Estuary and Algies Bay management plans.
Aquaculture, or marine farming, is an expanding industry in New Zealand. These pages provide an overview of what aquaculture is, the industry within the Auckland region and the legislation and policy framework we use to regulate it.
The Sustainable Catchment Programme (SCP) provides an integrated planning and implementation framework that enables the council to prioritise and deliver interventions into catchments to address the long term health of priority harbours.