Maurice Shadbolt House and Studio in Titirangi was earlier this year identified as a place of outstanding heritage significance for its long and close association with one of New Zealand’s best-known writers. Today, the house and studio are managed by the Going West Trust, who are working to establish the...
Auckland Council’s Auckland Climate Grants provide financial support for initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build resilience to climate impacts, and support Māori-led responses to climate disruption. The programme offers two types of funding: Response Grants ($1,000 to $15,000) are aimed at fostering community participation in climate action, particularly among...
Since the Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre opened in August 2023, it has diverted more than 110 tonnes of materials from landfill, hosted nearly 50 events with more than 1000 visitors, and had about 200 customers a day visit the recycling shop. The facility has become a warm and friendly hub...
Last month, the NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) final report to the Hauraki Gulf Forum was released. It states that the value of the Hauraki Gulf’s ecosystem services and natural capital is estimated to be more than $5 billion dollars each year, taking into account its commercial, cultural, social...
The Auckland Heritage Festival website is now live with the event listings for this year. This year’s theme Moana Oceania – the great connector – links the Pacific nations to Tāmaki Makaurau. Explore and share stories, traditions and influences that have shaped Auckland’s identity while marking important anniversaries such as...
The Matariki Legacy project at Mission Heights in Flatbush was unveiled earlier this month. In one of the largest restoration planting efforts in Aotearoa, 19,000 native trees have been planted in the ngahere (forest). Arts Out East – the community service promoting creative arts in East Auckland, Mission Heights junior...
North Shore residents are being asked to give input on important plans to manage and protect local coastal areas by having their say on the draft Weiti Estuary to Devonport Peninsula Shoreline Adaptation Plan (SAP). SAPs are documents focusing on how Auckland Council can manage its coastal land and assets...
Auckland Council is succeeding in reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability across its $11 billion portfolio of assets. Parks and community facilities make up 75 per cent of Auckland Council’s carbon emissions, and Council says it is committed to achieving environmental and social sustainability through meaningful climate action. The council...
Recognised nationally as Aotearoa’s only art award dedicated to ecological themes, the annual Estuary Art and Ecological Awards is funded by the Howick Local Board. Featuring a total prize pool of $9,800, the winning artworks represent clever and inventive reflections on ecology within the realm of contemporary art, fostering local...
The Environmental Defence Society has released a 34-minute video of their CEO Gary Taylor interviewing the Climate Change Minister, Hon Simon Watts last week. The Minister outlined his intentions around: Current and pending Nationally Determined Contributions The draft second Emissions Reduction Plan and required level of ambition The Emissions Trading...