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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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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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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Plastic free July

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...

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The Green Property Summit (GPS21)

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...

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Auckland Conversation 27 May: A Vision for Auckland

A Vision for Auckland: Designing with future generations in mind Watch this conversation here. Auckland’s city centre plays a critical role in the success of both Auckland and New Zealand. In March 2020 a refreshed City Centre Masterplan (CCMP) was adopted by Auckland Council’s Planning Committee. This Auckland Conversation looked at...

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