Now rescheduled – see here. The Environmental Defence Society, the Sustainable Business Council  and the Climate Leaders Coalition have announced that the Climate Change and Business Conference 2021 will take place on 13 – 14 October at the Aotea Centre.  By October, the government will be preparing its response to...

War and the Environment is an in-depth online course on a major factor in climate and environmental destruction that is often overlooked. Grounded in research on peace and ecological security, this 6-week course focuses on the relationship between two existential threats: war and environmental catastrophe. It will cover: Where wars...

This is the 16th international Endangered Species Day. Find out how you can celebrate Endangered Species Day this May.  This includes an event at Auckland Zoo. It is an opportunity for people of all ages to celebrate and learn about endangered species and how to protect them. Here are just...

A Vision for Auckland – Designing with future generations in mind Text & image: Auckland Council Auckland’s city centre plays a critical role in the success of both Auckland and New Zealand. It is the main location for business, tourism, educational, cultural and civic activities and is home to 37,000...

The ECO AGM will be held Friday 20th afternoon, Saturday 21, and Sunday 22nd August 2021 by video conference and in-person at St Andrew’s Church in Wellington (pandemic alert levels permitting). Details on deadlines for submission of constitutional and other motions, and other agenda items for the AGM will be...

Are you looking for tips for maintaining and repairing your historic home? Join in a workshop with experts from the Auckland Council’s Heritage Unit and Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. They will introduce you to residential architecture in the Albert-Eden area, including key architectural styles and their defining features. This...

Does your property contain an archaeological site? Is your house a Victorian villa or a bungalow? Who lived there and what did they do? What changes have been made to your house? Learn from the experts how to research your property! Come along to learn some tips and discover tools...

The Environmental Defence Society has announced that the 2021 EDS Conference will take place from Wednesday 4 August to Friday 6 August 2021 at the Christchurch Town Hall.  This year, EDS’s 50th anniversary, the society will analyse the government’s environmental policy initiatives and emerging outcomes, highlighting areas needing urgent attention...

Aotea Square, scene of the School for Climate Change gathering in 2019, is the setting for this free, outdoor screening of the documentary I am Greta, coinciding with the celebration of Earth Day.  Before the film starts, arrive a early and watch the inspiring local new short film, Rise, screening at 5.45 pm, in partnership with...