Registrations are now open for the 2023 Aotearoa New Zealand Walking Summit. The theme is “Walking into the Future.” After a keynote speech from Hon. Michael Wood, MP, Minister of Transport, setting out his vision for the future of walking, there are two days full of presentations, panels, and walkshops. Find...
The government recently announced a new waste strategy, new waste legislation, and changes to improve household recycling and food scraps collections. These changes will affect households, businesses, councils, and the broader waste sector. To learn more about the details of these waste system policy changes, register for the Ministry for...
For more than a century, the Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana been pummeled by overfishing, sedimentation, and destructive bottom fishing methods like trawling. Join Greenpeace and Forest & Bird at a special event to show your heart for the Hauraki. Boaties, paddleboarders, kayakers and ocean lovers will gather on the water...
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...
This event will be hosted by Our Climate Declaration Team to honour the Australian climate scholar and ecologist Will Steffen, who died January 29. His work was wide-ranging and global and his legacy includes the concept of the Anthropocene. His work with Johan Rockström at the Stockholm Research Centre led...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...