The Urbanist

08/08/2024

Check out the lineup we have conjured up for the World Green Infrastructure Congress 2024 in Auckland, and if you are keen to attend, take up the discount:

As our world faces the urgent challenges of climate change, it's vital that we work together to create more resilient cities. The 11th World Green Infrastructure Congress 2024 (WGIC 2024), hosted by Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland from 3-5 September, presents a unique opportunity to be p...

27/10/2022

Support the Hauraki Gulf. Sign the petition here in less than 1 minute.

The Hauraki Gulf is in a state of decline after decades of overfishing. Show your support for strong marine protection!

08/06/2016

Projects that would be great to see in NZ

28/05/2016

A zero-waste, food-producing, nature-harmonizing way of life in Palestine’s villages has been the subject of one man's dreams for over 15 years. Now, they are coming true.

28/05/2016

Mountain goats, beavers and whooping cranes are among this week’s pick of images from the natural world

24/05/2016

24/05/2016

“From the 1rst January 2018, all commercial building roofs will have the obligation to get a photovoltaïc, or a green roof system. More details soon, Francois Lassalle from our partner organization ADIVET will write a clear résumé in English – contact him soon for this. This can help: biodiversity, energy savings and rain water management.”

05/05/2016

Proud to be a part of this fantastic development. Well done Kauri Bay Boomrock... watch TV1 Breakfast at 7.40am tomorrow with Josh Emett in the kitchen! :)

Kauri Bay Boomrock is Auckland's ultimate experience venue set on a stunning private 500 acre Clevedon property with expansive coastal views over the Hauraki…

27/04/2016

Green infrastructure can be delivered relatively easily using existing planning processes. The main obstacle could be psychological: planners are wary of disruption to embedded practices.

04/04/2016