Bad Behaviour doesn't get you far
New Zealand has an array of beautiful protected natural and heritage sites for the masses to enjoy, but unfortunately recent bad...
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Sam Strong
- May 16
Let's Play! Kāpiti's revamped playground ranked number 1
Play is so important for our tamariki and providing appropriate, interactive play opportunities is important for the development of our...
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Sam Strong
- Apr 27
Nature comes at a cost: DOC increasing hut fees
The Department of Conservation has announced a raft of changes to its accommodation fees, with some huts to double in price. Some hut...
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Sam Strong
- Apr 27
Shifting societal views:Trees as public infrastructure
Shifting a society's view on trees will take more then year, but the recent devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle may illustrate the need for...
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Sam Strong
- Apr 27
Co-Management, a step forward
Two heads are always better than one wouldn't you say? A positive shift is occurring. Ngāti Mutunga are backing a proposal to co-manage...
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Sam Strong
- Apr 27
Bridging Communities-He Ara Kotahi Opens
Reconnecting communities is at the heart of the He Ara Kotahi bridge and pathway project in Palmerston North. The $19 million project...
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Sam Strong
- Apr 3
Omanawa Falls-Off limits
TLC may have had it right according to Tauranga City Council. "Don't go chasing waterfalls" is the new theme song for the iconic Omanawa...
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Sam Strong
- Apr 3
Trees, bringing us together
The importance trees hold within our urban ecosystem can sometimes be overlooked. Trees are crucial to the urban environment, helping to...
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Sam Strong
- Mar 27
Te Araroa to become world's first regenerative through hike
'Regenerative' and 'sustainable' have become 2023 words of the year for parks, recreation and tourism ventures world wide. Organizations...
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Sam Strong
- Mar 17
Auckland lost up to 30pc green space since 1980 - Environment Commissioner
Hamilton and Auckland and under scrutiny as it was revealed that in just under 30 years they have lost between 20%-30% of all green...
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Sam Strong
- Mar 17
Trees, what beautiful things
Trees are often an overlooked feature in cities, and how they can provide both environmental benefits, but also social and health...
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Sam Strong
- Mar 17
Who doesn't want to laugh while they learn?
America's National Park service are serving up some laughs and sarcasm, grabbing readers attention, luring them into reading up on parks...
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Sam Strong
- Mar 17
Is this the beginning of the green space Boom?
With recent climate events shaking up Aotearoa, the government have taken a hard look at New Zealand's urban cities and their resilience,...
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Tina Weston
- Feb 13
Corrupt Cakes
Auckland cake decorator sentenced for role in in corrupt council contract By Emily Moorhouse A cake decorator who helped a council...
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Tina Weston
- Feb 13
Confidence in Crime
'I am the guilty bastard', says Tuatapere tree poisoner Tuatapere man Andy Pender, a former British army sergeant, says he poisoned...
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Tina Weston
- Feb 1
Digging up Trouble
Over 100 holes left by metal detecting at Marlborough’s premier park 5:18 pm on 31 January 2023 Maia Hart, Local Democracy Reporter...
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Tina Weston
- Dec 22, 2022
Innovation Station
Tūpuna Maunga Authority opens game-changing Whānau Ātea At the foot of Te Pane o Mataoho / Te Ara Pueru / Māngere Mountain, the whānau...
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Tina Weston
- Nov 30, 2022
Sheep on the Beach
Ambury Regional Park outstanding in its field Ambury Regional Park has been recognised at the 2022 New Zealand Recreation Awards, winning...
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Tina Weston
- Nov 14, 2022
51 Thousand for a Pocket!
NCMA 'pocket park' on track for January opening day Tim Newman05:00, Jan 04 2022 Work on the park began in December and is expected to be...
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Tina Weston
- Nov 10, 2022
Say no to Bali, say YES to New Plymouth
Massive $5.5m playground planned for New Plymouth one of the biggest in Southern Hemisphere Helen Harvey18:00, Jul 18 2022 The play area...
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