These Auckland Council grants aim to: support the protection, restoration or enhancement of Auckland’s environment encourage Aucklanders to adopt environmentally sustainable lifestyles. The grant value that can be applied for is $5000 – $40,000 Applications close 27 August. More information Image: Auckland Council
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...
St David’s Church in Khyber Pass has been saved. Ted Manson ONZM, patron of Friends of St David’s Trust, who has supported the project to save St David’s since 2015, has purchased all three properties to secure the church building. The funds that the Friends of St David’s raised under...
G20 governments break their promises as spiraling carbon emissions from fossil fuels are linked to heatwaves in Asia and Europe this month BRUSSELS – Countries across Europe are suffering from the impacts of an extreme heatwave, which is affecting millions of people in large parts of western and central Europe....
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 ...
Today, the Te Wānanga public space on the edge of Quay Street will open. On 5 July the six new ferry berths will begin operations. “This $350 million upgrade of Auckland’s downtown has created a waterfront that is vibrant, people-friendly, attractive and accessible,” says Mayor Goff. Read more. Image: Auckland...
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...
State houses in Pt England are being deconstructed and dismantled so that the materials can be reused and recycled. Read the article in the Herald (16 June) below.
The Climate Change Commission’s first advice to government on the steps it can take to reach its climate targets has now been released. You can find the advice along with the evidence base here. More than 15,000 submissions on the commission’s draft advice were made. (CTA’s submission is here.) Evidence...
Auckland Council, Auckland Transport, mana whenua and development partners have spent the last three years reimagining and remaking downtown Auckland. From early in the programme, nana whenua have worked with the design teams to bring their knowledge and understanding of place to every level of design. With a focus on...