Care about Protecting our Urban Trees?

Here is some text to send to your MP about the changes to the RMA Legislation. Kia ora I am writing to register my concern about the impact that Clause 52 of the proposed Resource Management (Simplifying & Streamlining) Amendment Bill 2009 will have on the urban tree population of New Zealand. I request that…

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Action for Tree Protection in Urban Areas

Clause 52 of the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill 2009, banning general tree protection in urban areas. ACTION IS NEEDED NOW – IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO START WRITING NOW (if you haven’t already) and please pass this on to others who might be also be interested. It is expected that the government…

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Trees in the Urban Environment Course

Trees in the Urban Environment Part 1of 8 part series: Introduction Wed 16 September 6-9pm $80 for 8 sessions or $15 each Daphne Mitten, Landscape Architect, and course coordinator Introduction to The Tree Council’s vision for encouraging awareness and sense of ownership of the region’s trees by giving the course participants a practical and theoretical…

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Ponsonby Rd Speed Change to 40 km

Dear Grey Lynn 2030, Thank you for providing us with your feedback in relation to the speed limit change from 50km/h to 40km/h on Ponsonby Road. Consultation was undertaken between the 13th of June to the 15th of July 2009. 932 responses were received of which 736 (79%) supported the proposal and 172 (18%) opposed…

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The Future of Energy – Auckland University

New Zealand is hugely reliant on the rest of the world for its fuels. Technological advancements such as battery operated cars provide us with the opportunity to be more self-reliant. However, the debate about what sort of alternative approaches to generating electricity has not yet occurred. We need a debate about the appropriate mix of…

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Raising the Roof – St Columba Fund Raising Event

St Columba Community Fund Raising Event Time: 6.00—9.00 p.m. Date: Saturday 22 August 2009 An evening of fun and enjoyment for the whole family. Just $10 per plate for a delicious meal plus… DJ Hilty will get your heels kicking Tongan hospitality will tantalize your taste buds Bring your own entertainment to share  This is…

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