It’s fantastic that two local green groups are being recognised for their green work in the Hauraki Gulf. The Rotoroa Island Trust, and the Community Recycling Network on Waiheke Island, are finalists in the annual Green Ribbon Awards. The awards are … Continue reading
I was delighted to be involved with the raising of the Blue Flag at Okahu Bay with the Orakei Local board today. Nice to have the landing there recognised from an environmental perspective. The Blue Flag is the highest environmental accreditation … Continue reading
As you may be aware, Auckland Council has been receiving submissions on its Waste Management and Minimisation Plan draft in preparation for a final version to be produced later this year. The Plan sets an ambitious Zero Waste goal for … Continue reading
Today I delivered a speech on enhancing and strengthening the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. These are the notes from my speech: Good afternoon, thank you for the opportunity to be here at the launch of the Hauraki Gulf State of … Continue reading
NIKKI KAYE (National—Auckland Central) : I am delighted to speak on this legislation. I am particularly delighted as a Bluegreen from Auckland. We need to remind ourselves of why we need this legislation. The reason we need this legislation is … Continue reading
Imagine a mountain of rubbish that covers the entire area of Eden Park and climbs as high as the Sky Tower. That is what the greater Auckland region produced in waste in 2008. 1.4 million tonnes of it. Today our … Continue reading
Today I am launching a campaign and series of discussions to reduce and better manage our waste in Auckland. The campaign is called “Thrash the Trash – A Smarter Cleaner Auckland”. The campaign will run over 8 weeks with the … Continue reading