New Zealand Archaeology Week

A series of events will take place throughout the country showcasing the importance of protecting our archaeological heritage, including: new episodes of the Aotearoa Unearthed podcast a two-day training course on maritime archaeology at Highwic. Newmarke a short documentary on dry-stone walls in the Auckland central isthmus With a goal...

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Save Our Trains / The Future Is Rail get-together

Save Our Trains / The Future Is Rail is hosting a casual get-together and everyone is welcome to attend. Registration Link This is an opportunity to discuss inter-regional and long-distance passenger rail and the role it can play in connecting people, revitalising communities, and reducing carbon emissions. This event is...

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Pivot Point: Deep Environmental Change

Aotearoa New Zealand is currently undergoing major policy reforms that will change the way we live, play and do business. The resource management system is being overhauled and management of our unique environment is being strengthened across multiple domains. The recovery from cyclones Hale and Gabrielle will occur in this...

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The Traveller’s Tales – Lessons from European cities

Senior writer for NZ Herald, Simon Wilson, will be in conversation with city lovers Alec Tang, George Weeks, and Nicolas Reid. As we return to overseas travel, our city lovers have been exploring Europe. What has changed and what is now happening in Europe? What can we learn from our...

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EcoFest 2023

Four Auckland eco hubs have come together to host EcoFest 2023 – a month-long sustainability and community connection extravaganza, presenting a programme of events, activities, installations, and workshops for people of all ages and stages of their sustainability journey. Most of the EcoFest events are free. From composting workshops to...

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Walk2Work Day

This is Living Streets Aotearoa’s national day to celebrate walking and is held all over Aotearoa New Zealand This year Walk2Work Day follows the N.ew Zealand Census day, so the focus is on Walking Counts. Share how far, how many steps, how high or low, how everyday or unique your...

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EDS Climate Change and Business Conference

The Environmental Defence Society, Sustainable Business Council and Climate Leaders Coalition are again partnering, to deliver the 15th Climate Change and Business Conference. Registration is now open. Early bird registration closing 30 June The conference will be an opportunity for business, government and civil society to tackle the tough questions...

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Global climate strike

On Friday, March 3, climate activists around the world will return once again to the streets for this year’s worldwide youth climate strike, with School Strike 4 Climate, Fridays for Future, Forest & Bird and other organisations striking for climate action. More here.

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CTA garden party launching “The Partingtons and their Mills”

Civic Trust Auckland will be acknowledging Munroe Graham’s work on the book “The Partingtons and their Mills.” This event is open to anyone but RSPVs to cta@civictrustauckland.org.nz would be appreciated for catering numbers. Food and wine will be served. Image: A Civic Trust Auckland garden party at John Kinder House

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