Parks in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area now have a guide to becoming more accessible, following the adoption of key principles of accessible design in parks. The Waitākere Ranges Local Board funded an assessment of 10 of the highest-profile parks in the area by accessibility experts Be. Lab, who...
Many of Aotearoa’s Pacific neighbours are calling for a moratorium to protect their waters from deep sea mining, but our government has yet to speak out against this dangerous industry. Deep sea mining is a new and destructive industry where minerals and metals are sucked up from the seafloor and...
A new podcast focusing on Matariki produced by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is available for the first ever national public holiday celebrating Matariki on June 24. Read Article | Mawehe Atu The 45-minute podcast features interviews with five Māori Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga staff who share their wide-ranging...
KiwiRail recently reversed that decision and reinstated the Northern Explorer and Coastal Pacific effective September 2022. However, much of Aotearoa New Zealand remains disconnected from the rail passenger network and other services remain under threat from underinvestment. This petition will be presented soon and 10,000 signatures are sought; it’s currently...
The Arbor Day Foundation is partnering with Auckland Council as part of its local government’s urban ngahere (forest) strategy. This strategy will increase the urban tree canopy by planting trees in areas of greatest need in the Auckland region. The council will source thousands of native trees and shrubs to...
Auckland Council is calling on Aucklanders to give their feedback on the region’s freshwater, to help inform upcoming changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan. This applies to all freshwater bodies including: rivers streams lakes wetlands aquifers springs Consultation is open from Monday 13 June to Sunday 17 July. Get more...
The Canon Oceania 2022 Grants Program is now open for submissions. The 2022 grants will be awarded under the following categories: 1 x Community Grant – NZ $5,000 Open to a range of organisations keeping their community at the heart of what they do, ranging from not-for-profits and grassroots groups,...
Litter in Aotearoa is a huge problem, but there’s very little data available on where our litter hotspots are, or what type of litter is the most problematic. Backyard Battle is a Keep New Zealand Beautiful citizen science programme which aims to help identify the origins of litter and to...
The government has just announced it will roll out cameras on commercial fishing vessels, with 300 boats fitted with cameras by the end of 2024. Studies show that cameras increase compliance and stop illegal dumping and underreporting. Commercial fishing is one of the greatest threats to the ocean, and every...
Pest Free Auckland focuses on the suppression of pest animals, pest plants (environmental weeds), pathogens and marine pests to create a secure environment for wildlife to thrive. Clear your backyard of pest plants, particularly moth plant, yellow/kahili ginger and climbing asparagus. Identify and find tips on the best way to...