New Zealand Trade and Enterprise chief executive Peter Chrisp has been appointed the new Director-General of Conservation. The appointment will be for a period of five years from July 13. Deputy Public Service Commissioner Heather Baggott said Chrisp “brings extensive public and private sector leadership experience and a strong track...
Canon Oceania’s 2026 Grants programme is offering an environmental project the chance to win $5,000 in cash and Canon product. The Environmental Grant will be awarded to to a project that supports the awareness, protection and/or biodiversity of the environment or promotes sustainable practices. What you could win: $2,500 cash...
Since 2011, Friends of Churchill Park (FoCP) have planted more than five and a half hectares of park land, monitored a pest trap line, and helped with weed control. FoCP is a community group working alongside council, and council supplies plants for the community planting days they organise. Recently, there...
Nominations are open until 31 May for the 2026 Tāmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards. Anyone can put forward an individual, group, business, school or organisation that’s making a difference, or nominate themselves. The awards celebrate Auckland’s zero waste champions and the diverse ways they’re helping reduce waste to landfill. The...
Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre This local board-funded recycling centre provides drop-off points for recyclables and reusables, supporting local environmental efforts. A new initiative is the Pū Mātauranga/Education Hub activations programme, which offers community zero waste and sustainability related workshops and activations. Te Auaunga / Oakley Creek restoration One of Auckland’s longest...
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...