Posted 30th May 2001

World Environment Day 5 June, NZ And AK World Environment Day Celebrations will be taking place around the world. In the Auckland Region on Queens Birthday Weekend listed below are events that maybe of interest. The celebrations will have to be confined to local and people's organisations. Politicians, corporations and high academia have nothing to be proud of in respect of the global environment.

Central Government NZ

The winners of New Zealand's Green Ribbon Awards will be announced on World Environment Day. These annual awards are made by the Minister for the Environment to recognise outstanding contributions by individuals,
organisations or businesses to protecting and improving the quality of our environment. The winners of the Rio+10 competition for schools will also be announced on World Environment Day. Entries will be displayed at Te Papa, Wellington, in conjunction with the "Information to Motivation" conference on the state of the environment (5-7 June).

TOUR OF ENVIRONMENTAL BUILDING

Tour of the New Lynn Community Centre. Better Buildings for Waitakere City Waitakere City Council invites you on a guided tour of its new community centre in the heart of New Lynn. The centre incorporates a number of environmental design principles, including innovative stormwater treatment and energy efficiency, reflecting Waitakere City's Eco City vision. 4th June Tour of the New Lynn Community Centre, 4pm, free.

Call 836 8000
Ext.8365 to book or e-mail katja.lietz@waitakere.govt.nz katja.lietz@waitakere.govt.nz

5TH JUNE, ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS AWARDS (E-AWARDS)

The Auckland Regional Council invite you to attend the ARC E-Awards ceremony held at the Hopetoun Alpha, 19 Beresford St, Auckland City. RSVP to Janine Nillesen ph: 366 2000 ext. 8999. FOR KIDS OUT WEST
3rd June (Sunday) at WestCity - Displays and performances for kids (11-3pm) 4th June (Monday) Lynnmall - Displays and performances for kids (11-3pm)

KIDS AT THE ZOO 4TH JUNE

Auckland City's event is at Auckland Zoo on Monday 4 June between 10am-3pm; the website doesn't have the programme on yet as it's just being finalised (should be on by end of week), but we'll be having a few performances of Blowhemia (flies with urban chic), looking at human activities and effects on the environment, a scavenger trail, displays, stilt walkers, banner painting, etc.

ON THE SHORE
4th June (Monday) at SmithsBush Takapuna. Events in park with performances.