What does the new government mean for the environment?

In a special live stream event, Greenpeace will be taking a look at the make-up of the new coalition government and what it will mean for the environment. Speakers: Russel, Greenpeace Executive Director; Niamh, Programme Director; Mike Smith, Climate Co-chair for the Iwi Chairs Forum Climate; and Amanda, Head of...

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Making Room for Rivers

Forest & Bird Central Auckland Branch is holding a presentation called Making Room for Rivers, with Tom Kay, the F&B Freshwater Advocate. Tom will talk about how river management in New Zealand has worsened the impacts of flooding and degraded the health of our rivers. He’ll discuss the impacts of...

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Civic Trust Auckland AGM

Civic Trust Auckland will be holding its AGM at Ferndale House this year. Anna Radford of Honour the Maunga is our guest speaker, and we will also learn about the heritage of Ferndale House, a Category II place.

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Community meeting by St Heliers/Glendowie Residents Association

Watercare is coming along to share information about wastewater overflows, black flags and how we manage intensification/growth in your area. Join this meeting to better understand your local network and learn about what you can do to reduce overflows in your community. St Heliers Church and Community Centre, 100 St...

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Is this a climate election?

Come along to a political debate hosted by Generation Zero that will span topics of climate justice, climate policy, parties’ climate promises, the Zero Carbon Act 2019, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi as well as investment and funding towards climate proofing. https://events.humanitix.com/is-this-a-climate-election

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Albert-Eden Sustainable Garden Trail

Join the trail, organised by the Mt Albert Growers & Gardeners group, with 30 edible gardens across two days.  The sustainable garden trail focus is on edible plants and the journey towards sustainability. Follow your GPS to the various private and community gardens on the list in Mt Eden, Morningside...

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World Car Free Day

September 22nd is World Car Free Day, a movement that started in 2000. People who usually travel by car are encouraged to walk, cycle, or take public transport instead. Gen Less has some tips to get your workplace exploring other modes of transport for this day, find them here.

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Park(ing) Day

Park(ing) Day is a global event on the third Friday in September, sometimes continuing through the weekend. Parking spaces are repurposed, converted into parks, social spaces, dining rooms, art installations, etc. Streets are reimagined as safer, greener and more equitable spaces.  You can make your own parklet, or wander the...

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Climate Action Week

Fridays for Future are promoting a week of climate action from the 18th to 24th of September. Watch their Facebook page for more details.

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