5 July, 2012 Environment Minister Amy Adams today released an independent report which considered changes to sections 6 and 7 of the Resource Management Act to address, among other things, management of natural hazards. “After the Canterbury earthquakes, it became clear that consents for subdivisions had been granted without any consideration of the risk of […]
Introducing Hellebore ‘Tutu’ and Hellebore ‘Winter Sunshine’ Look for these striking new winter flowering Hellebores in your local nursery from July 2012. They have been specially bred to flower more profusely and to hold their flowers above the leaves. Hellebore Tutu The pretty pale lavender-pink flecked flowers with a double pleated dark burgundy centre, […]
Ruth Stirnimann has begun producing outdoor works with her paintings burnt into steel so they can withstand being weather outdoors for years. “I believe I am one of the first artists in New Zealand to have my paintings digitised and printed on white or stainless steel using top quality high resolution scanners and printing processes […]
Wellington designer Rachael Matthews has received two gongs at this year’s Ellerslie International Flower show in Christchurch.
The Property Council has launched an unusual challenge in the Environment Court to Auckland Council’s tree protection rules, says the Environmental Defence Society. “We are aware that papers have been filed seeking a declaration from the Court with respect to matters that were subject to very similar proceedings and a decision just last year,” said […]
A community garden in Point England has received a funding boost that will ensure plenty of vegetables are planted this winter. The Island Child Charitable Trust has received $2300 from Auckland Council’s Environmental Initiatives Fund to buy, install, fill and plant new macrocarpa garden boxes that will extend the garden area. The trust’s founder, Danielle […]
Landscape company Natural Habitats is now a qualified provider and maintainer of beehives.
