Building Momentum. Driving Change Viaduct Events Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Updates on EDS events can be found on the EDS website.

Beyond the election: A new mandate for the environment This conference focuses on the next term of government. This timely conference will review key environmental challenges facing Aotearoa and the adequacy of political party responses. We will critique the workability of recent reforms and propose solutions to amend or replace...

A deeper dive into the three big fixes needed to the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill: regulatory relief, legal standing, and limits Presenter: Dr Greg Severinsen, Reform Director, Environmental Defence Society This webinar will be recorded and available on the EDS website the following day Register

This webinar will unpack the key features of the government’s proposed replacement laws for the Resource Management Act 1991: the Planning Act and the Natural Environment Act. What is different from the status quo? And what might it mean for the environment – and for you? Register below to find...

This is a webinar presented by Robert McLachlan and hosted by Our Climate Declaration. These two large sectors have proven to be capable of rapid growth (e.g., in long-haul tourism and the cruise industry) and extremely difficult to rein in. In addition, NZ has become more and more reliant on...

The Mission Bay Kohi Residents Association have organised a meeting to explain why/how the draft plan was put together the way it has been, answer questions and explain how to make a submission.  Desley Simpson will be there, along with one of the key planners who formed PC120.  The Residents...

The theme of the 2025 Walking Summit is Walkable Communities for Wellbeing.  The summit will share best practice for working with communities, prioritising pedestrians, guidance and policy for making our streets safer for walking, showcasing innovations and exploring the health benefits of creating walkable streets. It will highlight changemakers for...

The CTA annual general meeting  this year will be held in the Jubilee Building, Parnell, a Category I/Category A historic building. Subscription information is here.  The agenda is as follows: Welcome by the President Business of the Meeting Apologies Minutes from the 2024 AGM To receive the President’s Annual Report...

Author talk with Felicity Goodyear-Smith This is a free, illustrated talk on her book about Dacre Cottage, built in 1855. Felicity presents an overview about Dacre, his family and associates, the history of Dacre cottage and the Weiti block, and community efforts to protect our historical and natural heritage. The...

 A free family festival day will be held at Nathan Homestead with live entertainment, food and market stalls, with plenty of activities for the whole family. Nathan Homestead is re-opening its doors on Monday 13 October, welcoming the community back after a major restoration led by Auckland Council and Manurewa...