Auckland City Council

So, you’ve declared a climate emergency. Now what?

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Six things councils can do right now to make the ’emergency’ worth more than the paper it’s written on. Councils are declaring climate emergencies across the country, but with only a decade to cut carbon emissions in half, it’s time for them to act like this is an emergency. So, what can our cities be … Read more

Hapū and handguns: the battle of the Kaipara continues

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Despite the best efforts of opponents, a divisive shooting club was officially opened in the Kaipara this month by deputy prime minister Paula Bennett. But the court battles are far from over, and now Ngāti Rango o Ngāti Whātua have joined the fray. Don Rowe reports. Three weeks ago Makarau Valley residents Chris and Kat Catchpole were … Read more