G20 governments break their promises as spiraling carbon emissions from fossil fuels are linked to heatwaves in Asia and Europe this month BRUSSELS – Countries across Europe are suffering from the impacts of an extreme heatwave, which is affecting millions of people in large parts of western and central Europe....
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 ...
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...
Plastic Free July® is a global movement to help millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution. You can get tips to find out how you can reduce plastic waste, read inspirational stories, and join in a number of different challenges and campaigns. More information – and...
State houses in Pt England are being deconstructed and dismantled so that the materials can be reused and recycled. Read the article in the Herald (16 June) below.
The Green Property Summit (GPS21), hosted by Property Council New Zealand in conjunction with the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC), was recently held in Auckland. GPS21 featured key players in the world’s green building sector who discussed the latest initiatives in delivering green buildings and precincts and the policies...
The Climate Change Commission’s first advice to government on the steps it can take to reach its climate targets has now been released. You can find the advice along with the evidence base here. More than 15,000 submissions on the commission’s draft advice were made. (CTA’s submission is here.) Evidence...
Auckland Council, Auckland Transport, mana whenua and development partners have spent the last three years reimagining and remaking downtown Auckland. From early in the programme, nana whenua have worked with the design teams to bring their knowledge and understanding of place to every level of design. With a focus on...
A new community recycling and education centre for central Auckland will be developed at 990 Great North Rd, Western Springs Garden. This much-needed centre is one of a number across Auckland. Here is a link to community recycling centres already in existence.
The man who entered closed tracks in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park in 2019 was today convicted of three offences and fined $5700. Mayor Goff said that, “Flouting rules in place to stop the spread of kauri dieback presents unacceptable risks to the survival of kauri and has consequences …...