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...
Engage with nature, learn how to be more sustainable and get inspired to take the small steps that make a big difference for our future. Hosted by the Beautification Trust, this free, month-long festival is packed with events and activities for whānau to connect with the environment. Experience engaging workshops,...
Auckland Conversation – Our Growing City Understanding the challenges of change in a growing city Online Panel Discussion In 2022, Auckland Council, like other councils around the country, will make changes to its planning rules to support more housing density around the city centre and town centres and near...
Friends of the Turnbull Public Programme — 2022 series Chris Szekely and Michael Keith will talk about the book that celebrates the Alexander Turnbull Library’s centenary, ‘Te Kupenga 101 stories of Aotearoa from the Turnbull’, sharing behind-the-scenes commentary on how the stories were selected from Turnbull’s net. Cost: Free. Registration...
Join David Bade, Built Heritage Specialist at Auckland Council, as he presents some of the highlights from the 2021 edition of ‘Auckland’s Heritage Counts’ – an annual compilation of up-to-date statistics and research on Auckland’s heritage places. David began ‘Auckland’s Heritage Counts’ in 2018 with the aim to highlight the variety...
Due to the Auckland Level 4 lockdown commencing 18 August, this event is postponed until a suitable date can be found. K’ ROAD WALK & TALK CTA President Allan Matson will talk about the heritage around K’ Road. After the presentation, he will lead us on a walk along K’...
An exhibition telling the story of an old Kiwi shearing shed practice, which produced some of the country’s earliest export brands that represented New Zealand internationally is being shown at Highwic. Secret Lives of Stencils is an exhibition that celebrates the life and 150-year history of the New Zealand wool...
Registration is now open for Forest & Bird’s first entirely virtual conference and AGM on the weekend of 26-27 June. On Saturday, the conference will explore a more ambitious vision for our natural world – “Bring Back Nature.” Alison Ballance, eminent nature writer and science broadcaster, will be the MC for...
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...