Historic Places Aotearoa National Community Heritage Conference: Local Heritage Matters A programme has been planned to bring together passionate individuals from all over the country to talk about what they do for our precious heritage. It’s an event for everybody – heritage groups, historical societies, iwi, hapū, museums, genealogists, local...
Forest & Bird is celebrating 100 years of conservation mahi alongside their Pest Free Hibiscus Coast Project and the Hibiscus Coast branch of Forest & Bird. It will be a fun day of nature-themed activities, and, of course, there will be cake. Bring family, friends and a picnic. It will...
The theme for Living Streets Aotearoa’s Walk2Work Day this year is Move Your Mood. Walking improves mental health and physical wellbeing. Walking is good for you, and it’s good for the environment. You can move your mood with a walk in the fresh air. Some suggestions for taking part: Walk...
On 6 December, a webinar was hosted by Our Climate Declaration, featuring Tom Bailey, who leads the Take the Jump global team, and Chris Wheatley, who is coordinating the Aotearoa-New Zealand adaptation of this movement through the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum. This webinar was recorded and link to the video...
“Take the Jump” is a global behaviour change movement that is positive, engaging and aims to reach people who are concerned about climate change but uncertain what they can do. Tom Bailey from the global “Take the Jump” team will talk on how the movement was conceived and designed, on...
On Sunday 10th December, you are invited to enjoy a fun family afternoon in Highwic’s beautiful heritage gardens. See inside the house decorated in the Victorian style, visit the Christmas Shop and find exclusive gifts for Christmas. Live musical entertainment in the garden by Ukulele Heaven, traditional Christmas music in...
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...
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...
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.
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...