The Free Fares Campaign says that the public transport discounts introduced this year are an important step towards transport equity and emissions reductions. Their petition, launched yesterday, calls on the incoming Minister of Transport to retain these discounts: half-price public transport for Community Services Card holders and under-25s, half-price Total...
Voting for Te Manu Rongonui o te Rautau | Bird of the Century 2023 is now open. This avian election is themed to celebrate Forest & Bird’s 100th birthday. Seventy-seven native birds are candidates for Bird of the Century. Plus, for the first time ever, five extinct species are in...
Te Tukunga pūtea ā-takiwā taonga tuku iho / the Regional Historic Heritage Grant Programme applications have been extended until 14 November. The grant aims to preserve and enhance historic heritage as a legacy to pass on to future generations. With grants of up to $50,000, it is open to groups...
Two species of exotic caulerpa seaweed have been found in the north of New Zealand, including in Tāmaki Makaurau. This invasive marine pest has the potential to seriously harm and transform our coastal environments. If you think you see exotic caulerpa, note the location, take a photo and report it...
After nearly 4 years, there is positive action on the Leys Institute Library and Gymnasium. At its October meeting, the Waitematā Local Board accepted a recommendation from Auckland Council to proceed with the final designs for the restoration of the Leys, and to start the resource and building consent process....
The 2023 Auckland’s Heritage Counts, compiled by David Bade, has been put on the Auckland Council website here, along with past editions and related research reports. This edition is in a poster format. The aim of Auckland’s Heritage Counts is to raise awareness of Auckland’s heritage, and to highlight the...
Auckland Council has proposed daily challenges we can all make this Recycling Week. Procurement Monday Only purchase products that can be recycled, reused or repurposed, and consider buying in bulk. Waste-free Tuesday If your workplace recycling system could do with improving, encourage your colleagues to recycle correctly by providing them...
157 people expressed interest in CTA’s event in the Auckland Heritage Festival: a tour of the St James Theatre. 59 of them were able to tour the theatre on 24 September. Allan Matson, CTA president, took the two groups up the grand staircase to the first floor and down into...
You can watch the Environmental Defence Society political debates here. Videos of all the political presentations given at the Climate Change and Business Conference, by James Shaw, David Parker and Simon Watts, can be watched here.
After nearly a year of seismic refurbishment, Studio One Toi Tū opened again earlier this month. Built in 1906, this heritage building has now been strengthened to 67% of the new building standard (NBS), meaning it is no longer earthquake-prone under the current building legislation. In addition to the seismic works,...