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...
The Environmental Defence Society is concerned that the government’s new Conservation Amendment Bill would fundamentally shift the purpose of conservation management towards economic development. EDS has written to Conservation Minister Tama Potaka expressing alarm about new clauses directing the Department of Conservation to recognise economic opportunities on public conservation land...
This financial year, the Manurewa Local Board is investing $1.1 million in a range of environmental and sustainability initiatives. Pest Free South Auckland ($155,000) This enables the Beautification Trust to bolster efforts with tools, devices and staffing to coordinate this programme. With 282 traps, 72 bait stations and 161 monitoring...
It having been brought to the notice of CTA that the horse hitching post in Parnell had become almost invisible due to the hedge surrounding it, we are pleased to report that the post has not only regained clear visibility, as befits a Category A item, but now sports a...
The appointment of Mr Jeremy Lightfoot as Secretary and Chief Executive for the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport has been announced, a position he will hold from 27 April for five years. Mr Lightfoot is currently Secretary for Corrections and Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections,...
Ewelme Cottage in Ayr Street, Parnell is closed from 5 April until sometime in June, to undergo scheduled repairs and maintenance. The work includes cleaning of the original brickwork on the chimneys, re-pointing and bracing the chimneys in the kitchen and dining room, and replacement of gutters and weatherboards. Built...
On 23 March, Civic Trust Auckland presented some of the points we will be making in our written submission on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan 2026/2027 to Auckland Council’s Budget and Performance Committee. CTA is one of Council’s regional stakeholders, and, as such, we had been invited to present to the...
The Remuera train station – one of the most significant remaining suburban railway buildings in New Zealand – is getting key restoration funding after a long delay. The Albert-Eden Local Board provided a community grant for restoration work at the station in 2019, but these funds were not used and...
A fundraiser has been started for a Court of Appeal hearing on 15 April to challenge the reinstatement of a resource consent to fell 278 trees on Ōtāhuhu Mt Richmond. Costs were covered in full by the community for the successful judicial review in 2023 where the High Court cancelled...