The ‘Let’s Protect Our Environment’ consultation is open now until 8 December. Have your say on how the region should protect its natural environment and primary production from invasive species and new threats over the next decade. This consultation will ask what we can do to continue to protect things...
The Minister for Conservation Hon Tama Potaka has released proposals to modernise the country’s conservation system. The proposals are set out in two consultation documents and include streamlining the conservation management planning system, revamping the concession systems, providing more flexibility to exchange conservation land and charging for access to conservation...
A report launched today called “Uncommon Wealth: Fossil Fuel Expansion in the Commonwealth Dominated by Three Wealthy Countries” reveals the stark imbalance in fossil fuel extraction across the Commonwealth. The report shows that, despite representing only 6% of the Commonwealth’s population, Australia, Canada, and the UK are responsible for over 60%...
This trail contains 10 fun stops with content for tamariki and adults, showing how we can all live lightly and take climate action. Each stop has a distinct theme, from energy usage round the home to native tree planting. There are engaging challenges for tamariki at each stop and an...
Auckland Council’s Auckland Climate Grants provide financial support for initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build resilience to climate impacts, and support Māori-led responses to climate disruption. The programme offers two types of funding: Response Grants ($1,000 to $15,000) are aimed at fostering community participation in climate action, particularly among...
Since the Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre opened in August 2023, it has diverted more than 110 tonnes of materials from landfill, hosted nearly 50 events with more than 1000 visitors, and had about 200 customers a day visit the recycling shop. The facility has become a warm and friendly hub...
Last month, the NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) final report to the Hauraki Gulf Forum was released. It states that the value of the Hauraki Gulf’s ecosystem services and natural capital is estimated to be more than $5 billion dollars each year, taking into account its commercial, cultural, social...
North Shore residents are being asked to give input on important plans to manage and protect local coastal areas by having their say on the draft Weiti Estuary to Devonport Peninsula Shoreline Adaptation Plan (SAP). SAPs are documents focusing on how Auckland Council can manage its coastal land and assets...
Auckland Council is succeeding in reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability across its $11 billion portfolio of assets. Parks and community facilities make up 75 per cent of Auckland Council’s carbon emissions, and Council says it is committed to achieving environmental and social sustainability through meaningful climate action. The council...
The Environmental Defence Society has released a 34-minute video of their CEO Gary Taylor interviewing the Climate Change Minister, Hon Simon Watts last week. The Minister outlined his intentions around: Current and pending Nationally Determined Contributions The draft second Emissions Reduction Plan and required level of ambition The Emissions Trading...