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Check out these amazing photos of Cornwall Park
Click on the link below to check out Cornwall Park from a different perspective thanks to Esttefania Lopez. https://esttefanialopez.pixie...
rob.mcgee
Nov 6, 2021


Young Horticulturist Competition 2021 - Date Changes
The Royal NZ Institute of Horticulture Education Trust in conjunction with Young Horticulturist partners; T&G Fresh, Fruitfed Supplies...
rob.mcgee
Oct 26, 2021


Sport NZ looking for 2 Spaces and Places Consultants
Sport NZ is on the lookout for two Spaces and Places Consultants. If you are interested check them out at https://www.seek.co.nz/Sport-Ne...
rob.mcgee
Oct 19, 2021


Cornwall Park to provide free weekend car-parks
Vehicle access to Cornwall Park will continue to be restricted while the Auckland region remains at Alert Level Three, but weekend...
rob.mcgee
Oct 13, 2021
Eastwoodhill Arboretum launches Trees for our Future Campaign
The Trees for our Future Campaign seeks to increase awareness and generate funding to secure the ecological viability of the Collection...

PLF
Oct 11, 2021
Parks Leaders Forum AGM
Our AGM is scheduled for November 2nd, 2021 at 4:00pm. Join us online via Teams for our AGM, guest speakers and industry awards:...

PLF
Oct 8, 2021
Want Industry Mentorship and Professional Development? Scholarship Opportunity
The NZ Parks Leaders Forum offers a $5000 scholarship for professional development. This will be offered annually upon application to an...

PLF
Oct 6, 2021


Central Park, New York: The dark side of the world's most famous park
Check out this interesting article on New Yorks's famous Central Park. https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/destinations/usa/300398510/central-...
rob.mcgee
Sep 25, 2021
Cornwell Park - Level 3 Work Plan
See what Cornwell Park is planning for working safely at Level 3.
rob.mcgee
Sep 11, 2021


What is happening with ‘park closures’ in New Zealand?
In New Zealand under a Level 4 Covid-19 alert, our parks are the only public facility still open for people to visit. More than ever,...
rob.mcgee
Aug 18, 2021


Celebrating London's parks in lockdown - in pictures
During the long months of lockdown, Londoners poured out of flats and houses and into the capital’s many parks. Photographer Sophia...
rob.mcgee
Jul 25, 2021


Outdoor activities increase conservation mindset
Time in the outdoors increases people’s likelihood of taking action for nature, according to Department of Conservation research into New...
rob.mcgee
Jul 23, 2021


Auckland Showgrounds set to re-open under new operator
Auckland Showgrounds is set to continue operating as an events and exhibition centre under an agreement between landowner the Cornwall...
rob.mcgee
Jul 15, 2021


NZ's inadequate hygiene in public toilets flagged by health experts
The poor state of New Zealand's public toilets could increase the transmission of disease, a survey has found. Photo: 123rf The New...
rob.mcgee
Jul 12, 2021


Trust Board working to re-open Showgrounds
The Cornwall Park Trust Board (CPTB) says it hopes the Auckland Showgrounds will soon be open for business again. CPTB chair Adrienne...
rob.mcgee
Jul 9, 2021


Presidio Tunnel Tops Project Taking Shape
Presidio Tunnel Tops is a new attraction within the Presidio national park site. It’s built on top of the Presidio Parkway tunnels, with...
rob.mcgee
Jun 29, 2021


Cornwall Park Board hopes Showgrounds will continue to function for the community
Cornwall Park Trust Board (CPTB) Chair Adrienne Young-Cooper said she hoped the decision by ASB Showgrounds operator The Auckland...
rob.mcgee
Jun 25, 2021


A refresh of the Burial and Cremation Act 1964
21 June 2021 A refresh of the Burial and Cremation Act 1964 and related legislation is another step closer with a new summary of...
rob.mcgee
Jun 24, 2021


New Adventure Park in Porirua taking shape
The long-awaited Porirua Adventure Park project is overcoming the Covid-19-inflicted jitters plaguing the tourism sector, and is back on...
rob.mcgee
Jun 16, 2021


Aucklanders thanked for fighting kauri dieback
Thanks for doing the right thing! April marked two years since compliance monitoring began to support Auckland Council’s response to...
rob.mcgee
Jun 16, 2021
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