Summit Road Society – Winning hearts, minds and (walkers’) feet [Unfortunately, since this article was written, the lookout has sustained some vandalism and the pou was stolen – May 2024 ] The “super popular” John Jameson Lookout not only provides a stunning place for people to admire vistas of Whakaraupō / Lyttelton Harbour and the Read more…
Silverstream Reserve – A welcoming place with a reputation for morale-boosting morning teas Lip-smacking and energy replenishing morning teas await volunteer groups who help out at the Silverstream Reserve, 52 hectares of council-designated natural reserve that span two sites along the Upper Kaiapoi River. “When we have groups coming out to volunteer, we like to Read more…
Food recovery and food security underpin the Delta Community Support Trust’s food bank, which operates from the suburb of Richmond. “A majority of the food we distribute is repurposed from where it was initially intended,” says Mike Stanley, general manager of the trust. “The food is perfectly fine but for a variety of reasons it Read more…
Our Climate Declaration – Politician’s Legacy, Citizen Action Our Climate Declaration is a national group helping people transform their local communities to meet the climate crisis. The group helps raise public awareness of the need for local communities to take rapid, effective action on the climate crisis and resource depletion. The group continues in the Read more…
