As we focus more and more on the kind of world we want to live in, it’s not necessarily enough to just wish each other a Merry Christmas, we want it to be a sustainable Christmas as well.   Here are some ways to ensure your Christmas is sustainable while spreading peace and joy.   1.        Get creative with wrapping paper Wrapping paper can be a huge source of waste at Christmas time, as it is not always recyclable. Instead, alternatives like newspapers, brown paper, or even fabrics could be...

As we enter December, our sustainable mahi continues to be documented, analysed and informs our strategy and workplans. Continuous, transparent reporting has generated significant insights and new understanding of our place and people. Previously untapped talent and resources have been realised through growing our stakeholders across six sectors, to generate a substantial new local value chain that enables the promotion of individual, community, environmental and organisational health and...

Te Hōnonga a Iwi Chair Sheryl Blythen reports back from the November meeting of the Strategy Committee Identifying new income streams is a key priority for Te Hōnonga a Iwi’s Strategy Committee. We are very grateful for the financial support the project has received from Auckland Council, the Upper Harbour Local Board, and other funders including NZ Landcare Trust, BUPA, Foundation North and SkyCity. However, to secure a sustainable future for the restoration and mara kai/community garden, we...