On 16 August, the Natural and Built Environment Bill and Spatial Planning Bill passed their third and final readings in Parliament. The two bills replace the Resource Management Act 1991. The bills include new features of mandatory, integrated national direction in the form of a National Planning Framework, a clearer...
People often talk about climate action being urgent, as well as about the possibility that adequate climate action might require significant social change. This research is exploring how these questions shape people’s decision-making for climate action, in the hope that it can support reflection and discussion about effective and just...
Last week, the government announced that 17 new marine protected areas and extensions to two existing marine reserves in the Hauraki Gulf will proceed This will help restore the overall productivity of the Gulf, including enhancing fish production. . The Gulf has been experiencing long-term declines in biodiversity, depletion of...
Two CTA members joined a small group at Mutukāroa Hamlin Hill for an event for World Ranger Day on 31 July. This regional park is one of the more central parks, being accessed at 1014 Great South Road, Penrose. Kit Howden from Friends of Regional Parks talked about the work...
The Minister of Transport has announced the final Reshaping Streets package of regulatory changes, which will give councils and communities more options to improve urban spaces and encourage healthier, safer and more sustainable travel. Reshaping Streets will enable councils and communities to work together to modify their existing streets to...
There are 12 community recycling centres across the region. Many of them accept most types of waste. Look up your local recycling centre to find out what items they take. Some centres charge a fee for particular items, so check first. Your local op shop will take items that are...
Waka Kotahi is consulting on whether or not it should renew its E-scooters (Declaration not to be Motor Vehicles) Notice 2018 which expires on 30th September 2023. This is the Declaration that had the consequence of allowing e-scooters to be ridden on footpaths. There is a very short survey to...
The government has just announced that it will match Auckland Council’s $15 million pledge to restore the St James Theatre. The restoration works and the construction of the associated St James Suites have been stalled for about 15 years. Listen to this RNZ interview (10’25”) with owner Steve Bielby. Image:...
Greenwoods Corner, Epsom can now be experienced through a self-guided historical tour. It’s a walking route guided by greenwoodscorner.stqry.app, a free mobile web app that helps you explore part of Epsom, featuring 14 key historical sites in and around Greenwoods Corner. Discover the General Store from the 1900s, learn about...
For over five decades, the Beautiful Awards have provided a benchmark for environmental excellence. It’s a great chance to inspire, recognise and acknowledge individuals, schools, communities, towns and cities who are putting in the mahi across Aotearoa to Keep New Zealand Beautiful. This year’s Beautiful Awards will consist of 12...