Carlile House continues to deteriorate

Carlile House, at 84-90 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, aka the Costley Training Institute (Former), a Category I Historic Place, is deteriorating further, with no resolution in sight. Built in 1886, the two-storey brick building in Classical-Italianate style has not been in use for decades. Following the closure of the Costley...

Continue reading

Home Energy Advisors

Certified advisors can offer free, impartial advice to Auckland residents and ratepayers about how to lower your power bills and make your home warmer and drier.   An advisor can help to: Improve the health, comfort and performance of your home Warm your home in winter and cool it in...

Continue reading

Auckland Council wins international awards for parks

At the recent World Urban Parks Symposium in Istanbul, Türkiye, Auckland Council won three international honours: Outstanding Large Urban Parks Award for Tōtara Park, Manurewa Outstanding New Park Award for Te Auaunga/Walmsley and Underwood Reserves, Mt Roskill Leading Parks Organisation Award for Auckland Council itself. In NZ, Council’s Waimahara project...

Continue reading

Earthquake-prone building system changes announced

The government has announced proposed legislative changes aimed at making the earthquake-prone building (EPB) system more risk-based and proportionate. The changes are designed to target buildings that pose the greatest risk to life safety, while improving affordability, reducing unnecessary costs and disruption, particularly in regional communities. The proposed changes include:...

Continue reading

Bird of the Year 2025

The 2025 Bird of the Year champion is the kārearea New Zealand falcon.  Famous for fronting the $20 note, kārearea can clock 200km/h and can catch prey mid-flight. They have even adapted to hunt within the dense New Zealand forests.  Bird of the Year: Twenty years of ruffled feathers is...

Continue reading

Global Ocean Treaty

The Global Ocean Treaty has now been ratified by 60 countries. The agreement will allow for the creation of marine protected areas on the high seas. The treaty will enable the creation of ocean sanctuaries where ocean life will be protected from threats like destructive bottom trawling deep sea mining....

Continue reading

Auckland Climate Grant

The Auckland Climate Grant is a targeted grant programme to support community-based climate action. The grant provides funding support for projects that:  Reduce greenhouse gas emissions through community-based action Increase adaptation through community-based action   Support Māori-led responses to climate change  Image: Auckland Council

Continue reading

Adopt-A-Drain

This initiative encourages people to check on a drain in their neighbourhood and keep it clear of leaves and rubbish.   This will keep water flowing, help to prevent floods, and protect waterways. It’s a small act with a big impact. See https://www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz/adopt-a-drain Image: Auckland Council ​​  

Continue reading

Play Beat the Bish

Help Beat the Bish – every $10 counts! Support the Fight Against Overreach. If you enjoy the game please consider a donation. LIVE WELLington has got a big legal bill to pay. They need 4,000 people to give $10 each. They hope that some of the thousands of people who...

Continue reading