News

International environmental art show to debut at Te Papa

26 May 2008

An international environmental art exhibition opens to public at Te Papa on World Environment Day 5 June.

Related to: General

Waitakere water competitions – be in to win!

16 May 2008

Do you have the oldest hot water cylinder in Waitakere? Have you installed a low-flow showerhead or bought a rain barrel for the garden?

Related to: Water Energy General

World Environment Day events in the regions

25 April 2008

More than 100 school and community projects around the country will mark New Zealand's hosting of World Environment Day on June 5 and receive government funding, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard announced today.

Related to: General

Kick the Habit - World Environment Day 2008 to be Hosted by New Zealand with Focus on Fostering Low-Carbon Economies

2 October 2007

Nairobi/Wellington, New Zealand, one of the first countries to pledge a carbon-neutral future, will be the main host of World Environment Day 2008, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) announced today.

Related to: General

World Environment Day events announced

3 April 2008

Eleven special environmental events and projects around the country have been awarded grants so far as part of the lead-up to New Zealand's first ever hosting of World Environment Day on June 5, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard announced today.

Related to: General

World Environment Day guests confirmed

6 March 2008

Eleven special environmental events and projects around the country have been awarded grants so far as part of the lead-up to New Zealand's first ever hosting of World Environment Day on June 5, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard announced today.

Related to: General

Greytown to become first "Greentown"

8 May 2008

The Wairarapa township of Greytown will become a “Greentown” for a month this year, starting on World Environment Day on 5 June and ending on 3 July – Greytown’s traditional Arbor Day.

Related to: General

ENERGYWISE action sheets online

7 May 2008

ENERGYWISE have recently published a great series of action sheets on their website to help you make informed decisions to save power.

Related to: Energy General

Lower hot water bills on the way

5 May 2008

Home owners are set to save money through strengthened energy efficiency rules for new hot water systems.

‘What’s your sustainability?’ film competition winners revealed!

1 May 2008

An animation starring fruit and veggies living sustainably is the winner of our film competition.

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