Bird of the Year

Voting is open until 5pm on 15 September for Bird of the Year with the Forest and Bird. This competition helps to raise awareness of New Zealand’s native wildlife, their habitats, and the threats they face. You can vote for up to five birds.  The winner will be announced on...

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Climate grants open until 23 September

Auckland Council’s Auckland Climate Grants  provide financial support for initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build resilience to climate impacts, and support Māori-led responses to climate disruption. The programme offers two types of funding: Response Grants ($1,000 to $15,000) are aimed at fostering community participation in climate action, particularly among...

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Exotic Caulerpa and the Hauraki Gulf

Last month, the NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) final report to the Hauraki Gulf Forum was released. It states that the value of the Hauraki Gulf’s ecosystem services and natural capital is estimated to be more than $5 billion dollars each year, taking into account its commercial, cultural, social...

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Auckland Heritage Festival website 2024 now live

The Auckland Heritage Festival website is now live with the event listings for this year. This year’s theme Moana Oceania – the great connector – links the Pacific nations to Tāmaki Makaurau. Explore and share stories, traditions and influences that have shaped Auckland’s identity while marking important anniversaries such as...

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Matariki Legacy project

The Matariki Legacy project at Mission Heights in Flatbush was unveiled earlier this month. In one of the largest restoration planting efforts in Aotearoa, 19,000 native trees have been planted in the ngahere (forest). Arts Out East – the community service promoting creative arts in East Auckland, Mission Heights junior...

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Winter lecture no. 2

This lecture was to be a talk entitled Partington’s Mill in Early Modern Auckland, given by Christopher Paxton, who specialises in historical and social research.  Unfortunately, Christopher was unable to be there on the day, and so the president and secretary of CTA jointly presented his notes, based on the...

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Auckland Council and sustainability

Auckland Council is succeeding in reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability across its $11 billion portfolio of assets. Parks and community facilities make up 75 per cent of Auckland Council’s carbon emissions, and Council says it is committed to achieving environmental and social sustainability through meaningful climate action. The council...

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