Ban plastic waste exports

A Greenpeace investigation in 2018 revealed that New Zealand’s plastic rubbish was being shipped off to countries in Southeast Asia – and it’s still happening. Over 98,000 metric tonnes of our plastic waste has been exported to since January 2018. More than 46,000 tonnes of it has been shipped to...

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Mātauranga Māori grants available

Applications are now open for 20 grants of up to $25 000 for iwi, hapū and hāpori Māori projects supporting revitalisation of vulnerable mātauranga Māori. The grants come as part of the Government’s Mātauranga Māori Te Awe Kōtuku program, which funds initiatives to safeguard at-risk mātauranga from the ongoing threat...

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Climate Change Commission publishes submissions

The Climate Change Commission has published submissions received during consultation on Ināia tonu nei: a low emissions future for Aotearoa. These are at www.climatecommission.govt.nz/submissions. Submissions where the submitters did not consent to publishing have been excluded and some have information redacted, for example, personal or commercially sensitive information. Submissions received...

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Regional Environment and Natural Heritage Grants

These Auckland Council grants aim to: support the protection, restoration or enhancement of Auckland’s environment encourage Aucklanders to adopt environmentally sustainable lifestyles. The grant value that can be applied for is $5000 – $40,000 Applications close 27 August. More information Image: Auckland Council    

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Winter tree planting

Plant at Atiu Creek Regional Park or a reserve near you. Atiu Creek Regional Park, Kaipara Harbour Friday 13th August (Planting Day) (9:45am-2:30pm) Saturday 14th August (Planting Day) (9:45am-2:30pm) Sunday 22nd August (Planting Day) (9:45am-2:30pm) Wednesday 25th August  (Planting Day) (9:45am-2:30pm) Saturday 28th August (Planting Day) (9:45am-2:30pm) Saturday 4th September...

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St David’s Church saved

St David’s Church in Khyber Pass has been saved. Ted Manson ONZM, patron of Friends of St David’s Trust, who has supported the project to save St David’s since 2015, has purchased all three properties to secure the church building. The funds that the Friends of St David’s raised under...

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Plastic free July workshops

Attend a plastic free July workshop near you with Auckland Council’s WasteWise team for a day of learning and crafting. Each session will start with a short introduction to ‘Auckland’s waste problem’ and the Plastic Free July movement, moving into the main event: plastic free crafting. Image: Auckland Council  ...

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Waterfront public space opens

Today, the Te Wānanga public space on the edge of Quay Street will open. On 5 July the six new ferry berths will begin operations. “This $350 million upgrade of Auckland’s downtown has created a waterfront that is vibrant, people-friendly, attractive and accessible,” says Mayor Goff. Read more. Image: Auckland...

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