Meet the Candidates community meeting – Kohimarama

The St Heliers Glendowie Residents Association is holding a Meet the Candidates community meeting on September 14th at the Barfoot and Thompson Stadium in Kohimarama, 7-10pm.  The Association would like people to register for the event so they can manage numbers: info@stheliers.org.nz

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Meet the candidates – Parnell

Parnell Heritage and the Parnell Community Committee have jointly organised a meeting to hear from candidates for the Waitematā and Gulf Ward and Waitematā Local Board areas Venue: Jubilee Building Hall, 545 Parnell Road. A separate meeting at the same location is planned for Thursday 25 August to see the...

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Bike Champions Forum with mayoral candidates

Bike Auckland’s Bike Champions Forum will discuss the future of transport in Tāmaki Makaurau with the key mayoral electoral candidates. Doors open 6pm, discussion starts at 6.15pm and finishes at 7.30pm. Ellen Melville Centre, Freyberg Place, Auckland City In-person and online. Register here. Any queries email here.

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E-waste Drop Off Day

Venue: St Matthew-in-the-City, 132 Hobson St, Auckland City Centre, 9am – 12pm (midday). Drop off your unwanted electrical items so they can be properly recycled – for free. If it has a plug on it, it is considered to be e-waste:fridges, ovens, microwaves, heaters, TVs, computers, phones and speakers. You...

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Coal Range Baking at Highwic 

Experience the smells and tastes of a Victorian kitchen as Highwic volunteers demonstrate traditional recipes on the Highwic Shacklock Coal Range Wednesdays 3 & 17 August, 7 & 21 September, 5 & 19 October, 2 & 16 November Highwic, 40 Gillies Ave, Auckland 1023 Book by emailing highwic@heritage.org.nz or phoning...

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The Threat of Seabed mining: In the Pacific and international waters

This webinar will cover seabed mining proposals in the Pacific and internationally, opposition from Pacific communities, and the alliance of politicians against the threat of seabed mining. Our speakers will discuss the impacts on local communities, the International Seabed Authority’s rush to mining, and the need for urgent political action...

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Climate Change & Business Conference – Now to Net Zero

The Environmental Defence Society, Sustainable Business Council and Climate Leaders Coalition are partnering for the first time to kick energy and direction into the transformation that’s needed.  This year’s conference will focus on the central role of the business sector in transforming Aotearoa. It will provide a platform for leaders...

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ECO AGM

ECO is celebrating its 50th anniversary at its conference and AGM this year. Lead-in webinars and online meetings will be held on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th  August, with the theme: In Our Hands: Acting for the Future.  More information from eco@eco.org.nz. Image: ECO

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New Zealand Archaeology Week 2022

New Zealand Archaeology Week 2022 events will comprise of a variety of events around New Zealand, hosted by consultant archaeologists, museums, heritage organisations and iwi, and will include public talks, historic walks, community events and displays. This annual event is organised by the New Zealand Archaeological Association (NZAA), with the...

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