Urban communities around the world are using farming and gardening to promote food security, social inclusion and wellbeing (Turner, Henryks and Pearson, 2011). In the New Zealand city of Christchurch,…continue reading
Environment
“Sustainable transportation strategies for meeting the Paris Climate Agreement – a case study of Wellington, New Zealand”
By: Rehan Shaikh
Published: 2019-05-12
New Zealand’s road transport produces more than 40% of total CO2 emissions. To meet the Paris Climate Agreement will require a transport system based on zero-carbon energy resources. Many transport…continue reading
Community Development Environment
Environment
New Lynn Bike Hub Impact Evaluation
By: Lissy Fehnker
Published: 2018-11-30
This report is an impact evaluation of the EcoMatters’ New Lynn bike hub. The report aims to better understand the extent of progress made in the one year of operation…continue reading
Community Development Environment
Environment
Anagotus fairburni Monitoring Orua Wairua
By: Blumine Island Team 2018
Published: 2018-05-12
6 years ago, 74 flax weevils (Anagotus fairburni) and 100 Cook Strait giant weta (Deinacrida rugosa) were translocated from Maud Island and released over 2 sites across Oruawairua. One site…continue reading
Environment Research & Evaluation Science
Non-profit Sector
A Community-led, Science-informed Conversation around the Future Use of the Avon River Residential Red Zone
By: S Vallance and P Tait
Published: 2013-09-17
Lincoln University was commissioned by the Avon-Otakaro Network (AvON) to estimate the value of the benefits of a ‘recreation reserve’ or ‘river park’ in the Avon River Residential Red Zone…continue reading
Community Development Environment
Non-profit Sector
Engaging Urban Communities: six case studies of Auckland community-based restoration projects
By: Scott, K
Published: 2007-06-01
This report reviews practices of community engagement, capacity building and partnering in 6 community-based integrated catchment management (ICM) projects, with a focus on what is working well, challenges and lessons…continue reading