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A campaign to forge the global battle against climate change has been kicked off in Ponsonby, Auckland.
Tree donors can track their tree's journey from seed to maturity through a new app created by Auckland lawyer Nick Muir.
The Parnell resident has launched what is believed to be the … View moreA campaign to forge the global battle against climate change has been kicked off in Ponsonby, Auckland.
Tree donors can track their tree's journey from seed to maturity through a new app created by Auckland lawyer Nick Muir.
The Parnell resident has launched what is believed to be the world's first tree planting app.
The TreeTime app will use drone technology to show each tree's sponsor the growth of their tree during a 50-year span.
Muir aims to empower people to leave a lasting, positive legacy on the planet and to help prevent irreversible anthropogenic damage.
“After working on this for more than 12 months, I’m excited to finally unveil this sustainable and engaging way for people to participate in planting robust forests on a large scale here in New Zealand," said Muir, TreeTime co-founder and CEO.
TreeTime, a new tree planting non-profit enterprise, is based in Ponsonby, Auckland.
Those who donate $9 to sponsor a tree will be able to follow their tree's growth and learn how much CO2 their tree absorbs on the new app.
Progress of the app is well underway and funds raised from a crowdfunding campaign will go towards development of the drone software.
Also planned is the creation of a community founders board on TreeTime's website showcasing the crowdfunding donors.
“We have exclusive access to unique geo-positioning software which will enable app users to follow the journey of their unique trees – TreeTime supporters will know exactly where their contribution is going and receive regular updates on the growth of tree,” said Muir.
Planting coordinates will be assigned to each purchased tree and donors will receive a unique Bark Code.
Drone technology will survey forests and upload video footage to the app database.
Individual photos of trees tracked through the BarkCodes are then automatically sent to the sponsors.
The app is being developed by Auckland-based digital studio transformative, and Qual IT, a New Zealand information technology and quality assurance company.
Muir plans to put his legal career on hold in order to focus on the delivery of TreeTime's vision.
He has engaged his sister Celine Muir’s expertise in marketing and not-for-profits to aid the project.
" We've designed the app so that anyone anywhere can do their part in protecting our earth,” Muir said.
The duo chose Douglas Fir as the app's "tree of choice" as it holds extensive C02 sequestering properties, has a long lifespan and is resilient to cold conditions.
They plan to offer different species such as redwoods in the near future.
The app calculates daily the level of CO2 the user's tree has absorbed and references that to C02 emitting activities such as driving a car and consuming livestock-oriented products.
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Hi Neighbours,
Auckland uni students have spoken out against on-campus exams this year as their overseas counterparts will be able to check notes while they will not be able to.
Those international and domestic students remaining in New Zealand will be completing their exams under … View moreHi Neighbours,
Auckland uni students have spoken out against on-campus exams this year as their overseas counterparts will be able to check notes while they will not be able to.
Those international and domestic students remaining in New Zealand will be completing their exams under supervised conditions. A university email obtained by Stuff showed that overseas students will also be given a 30 minute grace period, in case of any technical faults, with this time able to be used towards the final exam.
Do you think this is fair?
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Due to the long weekend, the council's kerbside collections will be one day later from 26 – 31 October.
hi there, if anybody has any moving boxes they are done with I would be grateful for them, rather than creating more landfill and buying some more! I am in Ponsonby so close by would be fantastic. Thanks, Alison
What a delicious way to spend a Sunday afternoon - gathering with a couple of hundred women to listen to some of NZ's top women writers and indulge in a lavish afternoon tea.
Featured writers include Hinemoa Elder on Maori wisdom, award-winning novelist Catherine Chidgey, Pasifika poet … View moreWhat a delicious way to spend a Sunday afternoon - gathering with a couple of hundred women to listen to some of NZ's top women writers and indulge in a lavish afternoon tea.
Featured writers include Hinemoa Elder on Maori wisdom, award-winning novelist Catherine Chidgey, Pasifika poet Karlo Mila, MP Golriz Ghahraman, photographer Jane Ussher, with the food writer this year being the extraordinary Monique Fiso from famous Hiakai restaurant in Wellington.
Sunday 1 November 1pm-5.30pm Raye Freedman Arts Centre, Epsom Girls
Tickets $65 (includes lavish afternoon tea) from The Women's Bookshop
(09) 3764399 books@womensbookshop.co.nz
There are three simple things we can do to help improve the quality of recycling that’s being collected.
1. Completely empty out containers, especially ones with liquid or drink.
2. Rinse out all containers. The cleaner the better is the rule of thumb.
3. Sort your … View moreThere are three simple things we can do to help improve the quality of recycling that’s being collected.
1. Completely empty out containers, especially ones with liquid or drink.
2. Rinse out all containers. The cleaner the better is the rule of thumb.
3. Sort your waste carefully to make sure only the right recyclable containers from the kitchen, bathroom and laundry go in the recycling bin
Are you are recycling legend? Play the game now to improve your kerbside recycling. See if you know what can and what can’t go into your kerbside recycling bin.
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Auckland mayor Phil Goff says an announcement could be made soon on Auckland's light rail.
The $6 billion project to revive a tram network in Auckland was one of Labour's initial election promises in 2017.
After Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's big victory on October 17, the … View moreAuckland mayor Phil Goff says an announcement could be made soon on Auckland's light rail.
The $6 billion project to revive a tram network in Auckland was one of Labour's initial election promises in 2017.
After Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's big victory on October 17, the light rail system connecting the airport to Auckland's central city may finally get off the ground.
But Transport Minister Phil Twyford alluded key decisions are still to be made.
Twyford said in June the governing parties could not agree on a preferred proposal and the future of the project would be decided by the new Government following the election.
The ASB Auckland Marathon is taking place on Sunday 1st of November 2020. There are a number of road closures in place for the event that you should be aware of in your neighbourhood.
To see the road closures locations and times, please visit the our website, or email us at … View moreThe ASB Auckland Marathon is taking place on Sunday 1st of November 2020. There are a number of road closures in place for the event that you should be aware of in your neighbourhood.
To see the road closures locations and times, please visit the our website, or email us at aucklandmarathon@ironman.
Please note the Auckland Harbour Bridge is open, traffic will flow both ways all day. Runners will be on course from 6am – 1pm come on out and support!
If you would like to join the Ryman Volunteer Crew supporting athletes across the event we still have some spots left, if you have a group this can be used as a fundraising opportunity. Email volunteers.aucklandmarathon@ironman.com for more information.
Can you imagine a prison hulk (ship) in Auckland Harbour holding prisoners of war? This was the reality just 156 years ago in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Auckland Museum’s narrated experience reflects on the New Zealand Wars and invites you into the dark times in our history, examining what they might … View moreCan you imagine a prison hulk (ship) in Auckland Harbour holding prisoners of war? This was the reality just 156 years ago in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Auckland Museum’s narrated experience reflects on the New Zealand Wars and invites you into the dark times in our history, examining what they might mean to us today.
Running at 10.30am daily until this Wednesday 28 October. Tickets are just $10 per person.
Kia ora koutou
Surviving separation after a relationship can bring a range of emotions such as loss, anger, confusion and an invitation towards building a new life.
The Auckland Women’s Centre is offering a one day workshop for women called Building a New Life After Separation on Saturday 7 … View moreKia ora koutou
Surviving separation after a relationship can bring a range of emotions such as loss, anger, confusion and an invitation towards building a new life.
The Auckland Women’s Centre is offering a one day workshop for women called Building a New Life After Separation on Saturday 7 November.
Building a New Life After Separation
Saturday 7 November
9.30am – 5.00pm
Auckland Women’s Centre
4 Warnock Street Grey Lynn
Cost on a sliding scale between $50-$80
Enrol through our website or email info@womenz.org.nz.
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