The government has announced proposed legislative changes aimed at making the earthquake-prone building (EPB) system more risk-based and proportionate. The changes are designed to target buildings that pose the greatest risk to life safety, while improving affordability, reducing unnecessary costs and disruption, particularly in regional communities. The proposed changes include:...
The Global Ocean Treaty has now been ratified by 60 countries. The agreement will allow for the creation of marine protected areas on the high seas. The treaty will enable the creation of ocean sanctuaries where ocean life will be protected from threats like destructive bottom trawling deep sea mining....
The Auckland Climate Grant is a targeted grant programme to support community-based climate action. The grant provides funding support for projects that: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions through community-based action Increase adaptation through community-based action Support Māori-led responses to climate change Image: Auckland Council
This initiative encourages people to check on a drain in their neighbourhood and keep it clear of leaves and rubbish. This will keep water flowing, help to prevent floods, and protect waterways. It’s a small act with a big impact. See https://www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz/adopt-a-drain Image: Auckland Council
Help Beat the Bish – every $10 counts! Support the Fight Against Overreach. If you enjoy the game please consider a donation. LIVE WELLington has got a big legal bill to pay. They need 4,000 people to give $10 each. They hope that some of the thousands of people who...
On 1 September, the Environmental Defence Society released its third and final report examining the government’s phase 3 resource management reforms. It explores seven keys shifts that are being proposed for the new system, including: Narrowing the scope of the system to externalities, and the implications for land use, urban...
The Eastern Bays Songbird Project carries out pest trapping, weed control, and monitoring in parks and reserves throughout the Ōrākei and Maungakieie-Tāmaki Local Board areas. A recent bird count across 28 parks and reserves in Auckland’s eastern bays area has seen a 32 per cent increase in the native bird...
Auckland’s coastal monitoring data is now publicly viewable on Auckland Council’s newly launched Coastal Monitoring Portal. Aucklanders can now access data like sand levels, coastal camera imagery, and wave and water levels at key Auckland beaches. Auckland Council’s Environmental Evaluation and Monitoring Unit collects a wide range of environmental data to...
Temporary repairs have been made to the various roof leaks and the outdoor lighting has been reinstated. Security cameras have now been installed, offering better protection from vandalism. The interior has been stripped out and some investigative work has been done, in preparation for the main restoration. The resource consent...
The International Court of Justice, on 23 July, released its advisory option on Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change The General Assembly had two questions for the ICJ: (a) What are the obligations of States under international law to ensure the protection of the climate system and other...