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EcoMatters, a charitable trust based in Auckland, New Zealand, delivers a diverse range of sustainability initiatives.

Hobsonville Plant Network

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WHO ARE WE?

A partnership has been established between EcoMatters Environment Trust and Hobsonville Land Company to:

Auckland Waste Management and Minimisation Plan

When: 
Friday, November 18, 2011 - 9:00am - Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 4:00pm
Where: 
Check the link below.

The Trusts EcoHouse

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The Trusts EcoHouse is a wonderful demonstration in sustainable building practices and is open to the public for viewing.

For two years the house was occupied by a family of four, and demonstrated high levels of savings: energy use reduced by 33%; Water use reduced by 66%.

Keep Waitakere Beautiful

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Introduction

Clean Stream

Tag Out Trust

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Tag Out Trust works alongside Auckland Council to assist individuals, businesses, schools, and groups to remove graffiti from their community. The trust is involved in a number of removal projects. Most importantly, graffiti should be removed as soon as possible after it occurs.

 

Project Twin Streams Glen Eden

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EcoMatters and Glen Eden Primary School are working together to restore the streams in the Glen Eden area.

'Our Streams, Our Dreams' - Restoring and enjoying the Waikumete, Whakarina, and Bishop Streams.

"There is a saying that one person can make a difference, but if we all work together we could make a HUGE difference" Serena, Rhiannon, and Carly aged 11

 

Sustainable Living Centre

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About the Centre

Group Visits

EcoShop

EcoShop

Keep Auckland Beautiful Tee

This is an officially licensed ‘Keep Auckland Beautiful’ tee that harks back to an iconic 90’s design. All profits from the sale of this tee go back to the Keep Auckland Beautiful Trust. 100% cotton* and pre-shrunk to minimise shrinkage.

‘Bending like a Reed’ (Part of EcoFest 2012)

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When: 
Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: 
SLC, 4 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Tutor: Angela Main - ecologist, artist, meditation and yoga teacher www.balancedliving.co.nz

Cost: Koha / Gold Coin donation

Sustainable Homes Programme

The programme

The Sustainable Homes Programme is a community-based initiative. It provides householders with a practical toolkit aimed at helping to improve environmental sustainability at home. The programme focuses on four major categories: energy efficiency, water conservation, waste minimisation, and transportation.

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