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Climate Neutral Network Meeting

4 June 2008

The United Nations Environment Programme opened membership of the Climate Neutral Network to businesses and other organisations.

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There is such thing as a free lunch in Canterbury on World Environment Day!

5 June 2008

Canterburians were rewarded for taking public transport and saying no to plastic bags with a free lunch on World Environment Day.

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Commuters celebrate sustainability in Auckland

5 June 2008

Commuters were invited to walk the red carpet at the Britomart Transport Centre in Auckland on World Environment Day.

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World Environment Day at Karori Sanctuary, Wellington

5 June 2008

Karori Wildlife Sanctuary played host to delegates from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), including Executive Director Achim Steiner and a number of UNEP officials.

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Media coverage of World Environment Day

6 June 2008

A selection of news items about New Zealand's hosting of World Environment Day.

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Communities find unique ways to celebrate

5 June 2008

Tree planting, art exhibitions and debating competitions were just a few of the ways that New Zealand communities celebrated World Environment Day on 5 June.

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Capital city plays host to World Environment Day celebrations

5 June 2008

Wellington was the proud host of a multitude of celebrations in the week leading up to World Environment Day on 5 June 2008.

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Auckland residents can access free advice to make homes healthier

3 June 2008

Home owners in Auckland City can now get a free two-hour consultation on how to make their homes healthier.

Correction to "25 easy steps towards sustainability" booklet

9 June 2008

The Ministry for the Environment is issuing a correction to one of its publications due to an error relating to the recommended temperatures for hot water.

New Zealand schools to participate in World Environment Day

28 May 2008

Every New Zealand school, whare kura, kura, kohanga reo and early childhood centre is encouraged to participate in World Environment Day 2008.

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