4 August 2009 - On the eve of the third and final aerial rat bait drop on Rangitoto and Motutapu, kayaker Ian Ferguson has called on the New Zealand public to ensure the islands remain pest free.

18 June 2009 - Forests on Rangitoto and Motutapu islands are set to flourish again with a pest eradication about to start.

The first stage of the historic pest bust by the Department of Conservation (DOC) begins tomorrow, with support from the Auckland Regional Council.

3 June 2009 - The Department of Conservation is about to embark on an exciting and ambitious plan to restore the islands of Rangitoto and Motutapu in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

8 MAY 2009 - The Hauraki Gulf Forum this week congratulated Waiheke land owner Rob Fenwick for adding over 300 hectares of private land to the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

15 April 2009 - Tiritiri Matangi Island in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park has been named one of the top 25 ecological restoration projects in Australia and New Zealand.

Up to ten little spotted kiwi will have a new home in the Hauraki Gulf on Saturday when they are released on Motuihe Island, says Conservation Minister Tim Groser.