The Environmental Defence Society welcomes the government’s decision to abandon the controversial conservation land exchange and disposal provisions in the Conservation Amendment Bill, while warning that several significant issues remain unresolved. “The decision to withdraw the land exchange and disposal provisions and undertaking to amend the ‘economic clauses’ removes some...
Construction work on the Leys is anticipated to commence in October. The assessment of the Engineering Plan Approval application has been completed, with the approval decision letter was issued on 19 June, and building consent granted on 2 July. With construction tenders closing on 26 June, tender evaluation is underway,...
Local board plans are open for consultation until 23 July. Local board plans set out what each local board wants to achieve for its area over the next three years. You can give feedback on the draft plan for the area where you live, work or often visit. Five key...
You can cast a vote in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition. This year’s six finalists each have their own remarkable story, history, and connection to the communities that cherish them. Which tree will take home the title of New Zealand Tree of the Year? This competition...
Protests outside Building One are ongoing. The one pictured was on 6 June. Friends of Carrington Building One are organising these demonstrations, which take place near cafe Ol’Mate, 1 Carrington Road, Point Chevalier 11am – midday on Saturdays. They want Building One, a Category 1 and Category A Building, to...
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...