The Environmental Defence Society has lodged a submission supporting Fisheries New Zealand’s proposals for stronger protections for Hauraki Gulf shellfish across the Auckland-Coromandel region. EDS comments that: “Many of the species currently harvested are not monitored, but the information we do have points to declining populations of many species and...
This shelter, one of the original tram stops in Devonport, has been beautifully restored by Auckland Transport. The Lake Rd / Clifton Rd bus shelter needed repair after a vehicle ran into it on New Year’s morning. The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board are keen on more wooden bus shelters in their...
Help to grow the city’s ngahere by planting a free native seedling at home. Through Auckland Council’s Plant More Natives campaign, community nurseries across Tāmaki Makaurau will be giving away thousands of native plants. (Limit of one native seedling per person.) Come along for friendly advice and inspiration to help...
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise chief executive Peter Chrisp has been appointed the new Director-General of Conservation. The appointment will be for a period of five years from July 13. Deputy Public Service Commissioner Heather Baggott said Chrisp “brings extensive public and private sector leadership experience and a strong track...
Canon Oceania’s 2026 Grants programme is offering an environmental project the chance to win $5,000 in cash and Canon product. The Environmental Grant will be awarded to to a project that supports the awareness, protection and/or biodiversity of the environment or promotes sustainable practices. What you could win: $2,500 cash...
Since 2011, Friends of Churchill Park (FoCP) have planted more than five and a half hectares of park land, monitored a pest trap line, and helped with weed control. FoCP is a community group working alongside council, and council supplies plants for the community planting days they organise. Recently, there...
Nominations are open until 31 May for the 2026 Tāmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards. Anyone can put forward an individual, group, business, school or organisation that’s making a difference, or nominate themselves. The awards celebrate Auckland’s zero waste champions and the diverse ways they’re helping reduce waste to landfill. The...
Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre This local board-funded recycling centre provides drop-off points for recyclables and reusables, supporting local environmental efforts. A new initiative is the Pū Mātauranga/Education Hub activations programme, which offers community zero waste and sustainability related workshops and activations. Te Auaunga / Oakley Creek restoration One of Auckland’s longest...
Howick is known for its mix of waterways, coastal areas, and green spaces, making it one of Auckland’s most vibrant and ecologically rich communities. These are four initiatives the Howick Local Board supports to care for their local environment. Pest-free Howick Ward This is a neighbourhood-led programme that brings schools,...
At Stanmore Bay Wetland, students, volunteers and community groups help restore native plants, improve water quality and create habitat for birds, insects and aquatic life, through planting days and working bees on the first Sunday of every month. Rangatahi Rangers is a youth group for 14–20-year-olds wanting hands-on experience: learning...