St Heliers Library reopened on 15 August. For about a year, the library was housed in a temporary site as the building underwent earthquake strengthening and renewal work. The temporary library location at Tāmaki Ex-Services Association Hall has now closed. Built in 1926 as the Tamaki West Road Board offices...
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...
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...
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...
The Environment Select Committee has released its report and recommended amendments to the Natural and Built Environment Bill. Supporters of The Tree Council and the New Zealand Arboricultural Association sent more than 3,300 submissions to the select committee supporting the changes recommended in their Stop the Chop campaign. The Parliamentary...