Ecology
Bill McKibben Do the Maths Tour of Aotearoa 2013
Get your ticket to hear Bill McKibben live! A Climate Change maths lesson that might just change the world Definitely not your typical climate change lecture… Bill is one of the world’s most respected and high-profile climate change speakers and activists – cofounder of the global climate change movement 350.org, and a leader of the…
Read MoreFaulder Ave native bush protection 2012
In October 2012, a 4000sq meter section tucked in behind Faulder Ave in Westmere was cleared of mature Kauri, Rimu Tanekaha and Pohutukawa. Locals are worried about the effect of increased surface water run-off not only from the the unwise removal of trees and vegetation but also from additional roofs, roads, driveways etc. should permission…
Read MoreRichard Heinberg: Life after Growth New Zealand tour
Richard Heinberg’s quest for a more resilient, sustainable, and healthy future comes to New Zealand thanks to the Post Carbon Institute, Grey Lynn 2030 and the Sustainable Business Network. These are the kinds of issues Richard will be addressing on his tour down under: We all take economic growth for granted – until it falters. But…
Read MoreConnect the Dots Auckland Climate Action
May 5, 2012 @ 12 noon Meet at the Mission Bay Fountain Action: To build a human seawall!! Bring: An umbrella Please join us on Saturday, May 5, as part of a global day of action, to make the connection between climate change and the extreme weather events happening all across the world. Highlighting sea…
Read MoreGet the full story on Auckland’s tree rules
The Tree Council are hosting a seminar “Tree Rules – The Full Story. Understanding Auckland Council’s Tree Protection Rules” to enlighten the public regarding the full implications of the changes to Auckland’s Tree Rules since the Environment Court decision in 2011. The meeting will be Chaired by UNITEC Lecturer Penny Cliffin and is to be…
Read MoreTrees in the urban environment
Learn about the new regulations by taking the The Tree Council’s Short Course Trees in the urban environment 2012 March 14th – April 28th 2012 Weds 6pm – 9pm and Sat 9am – 4pm (every other week) 8 sessions: $120 or $20 for Wednesdays and $25 for Saturday Field Trips @ Sustainable Living Centre, 4…
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