Building sustainability into construction
In the April/May issue, we reflected on the summer's extreme weather events and their potential longer-term impact on life in the Bays, especially with respect to 'managed retreat'. Now, [...]
What is ‘managed retreat’, and how might it affect life in the Bays?
Managed retreat is not a new concept, but since January's floods and the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle, it's a term that's been heard much more frequently. Indeed, Prime Minister [...]
Taking care of the bees
Bees matter. They're essential for our biodiversity and for ensuring healthy environments and economies. But these little beasties are under threat, with numbers declining across the world. And that's [...]
Sylvia and the Birds
How 'The Bird Lady' saved thousands of birds, and how you can too! For more than 35 years, if anyone in the East Coast Bays found an injured bird, [...]
Look after the birds, and the forest flourishes. If the forest flourishes, the birds flourish.
'Tiakina nga manu, ka ora te ngahere. Ka ora te ngahere, ka ora nga manu'Aotearoa New Zealand is blessed with some beautiful and unique flora and fauna, for which we [...]
Saving money and reducing food waste
With the cost of living at its highest rate for decades, making the most of the whole grocery shop has never been more important, for ourselves and the planet Every [...]
Has Covid-19 hastened the demise of the High Street bank?
In February, the third of Browns Bay's five banks closed its branch doors for the last time. ANZ's decision followed similar moves by ASB and Kiwibank. At this stage, [...]
Welcome or Unwelcome?
The East Coast Bays is one of Auckland's jewels. Stunning beaches, with popular ice cream parlours, cafés and bars all within an easy stroll of ample car parking. As [...]
Seasonal celebrations around the world
As American friends and family enjoy Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November, the "holiday season" gets underway. It's then that minds really start to turn towards thoughts of [...]
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