The Greenwoods Corner Safety Improvement Works are about to get underway!

By way of a brief project construction overview, according to Auckland Transport's finalised "Staging Plan" : 

• works are proposed to commence 30th March 2025 (pending TMP approval). 
• works will be undertaken in five stages (primarily by way of night works between 7pm - 5am to minimise disruption to the public and shops). 
• AT intends to complete the project within 25-30 night shifts, with occasional off-peak hours dayworks between 10am - 3pm as necessary.
• pedestrian access and access to shops will be maintained throughout the period of works.
• cones and signs will be moved to the edge of the pavement when the site is unattended for safety reasons, during which time there will be no impact on traffic and parking due to these cones.
• AT and their contractor aim to avoid dayworks during the week of Easter (subject to any unforeseen delays).

Please click on the link for a copy of Auckland Transport's Staging Plan for the project.

On Saturday, 5th April 2025 we will be celebrating Greenwoods Corner Go Green Eco Day!

Be part of the 2025 Albert-Eden & Puketapapa Eco Festival.

Bring your bikes to Greenwoods Corner at 8:00am and join our local cycling group for an early morning bike ride (click here for details).

Between 9:00am and 12:00 noon come along to our free Bike Kitchen Pop-Up with Mobile Bicycle Services for a health check. While your bike is getting a once-over, try an E-Bike with the Albert Eden Climate Action Network E-Bike expert and Melo Yelo E-Bikes, have a chat with the Chinese Conservation Education Trust and the Compost Collective and of course check out event day specials in our local shops! 

In the weeks leading up to our Go Green Eco Day, there will be a kids climate change poster competition (see below for details) with four prizes to be won. Final entries will be accepted until close of business on 5th April 2025 and all entries will need to be handed into one of four participating local cafes and bakeries (Autumn, Coffee and Tea Lovers Epsom, Greenwoods Kitchen and The General Epsom).

Kindly supported by the Albert-Eden Puketapapa Eco Festival, the Albert-Eden Local Board, the Albert-Eden Climate Action Network, ​​Mobile Bicycle Services, Melo Yelo E-Bikes, the Chinese Conservation Education Trust and the Compost Collective.​

We’re thrilled to share the incredible journey of the Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand EcoPlay Challenge!​ Over ten weeks, their dedicated team embraced sustainability, making impactful changes that benefit both our planet and our community.​

Here are some highlights:

1. Reducing Waste: Introduced soft plastic and paper recycling, and even started a garden with repurposed bins!​
2. Correct Food Scrap Sorting: Improved composting efforts and raised awareness about food waste.​
3. Special Recycling: Recycled Nespresso pods, making it convenient for staff to contribute.​
4. Advocacy and Engagement: Engaged staff with a fun sustainability-themed bingo game.​

Their efforts resulted in a significant reduction of our carbon footprint by 95kg CO2, equivalent to the emissions from a one-way flight from Auckland to Wellington!​

But they’re not stopping here.​ They’re planning more sustainable actions, including transitioning to electric vehicles, responsible event planning, and expanding our gardens with community help.​

Special thanks to Albert-Eden Local Board, and both Detlev Jackson and Daylyn Braganza from Auckland Council for their support!​

We are thrilled to share the incredible journey of Caring 4 Smiles, a dental practice dedicated to sustainability and protecting our planet!

Under the leadership of Dr. Loyola Correa, Caring 4 Smiles has made significant strides in reducing their environmental impact through the EcoPlay Challenge.

Here are some highlights:
1. Going Paperless: Eliminated printed invoices and receipts, saving time and reducing waste.
2. Saving Water: Installed low-flow controllers and added water conservation reminders.
3. Recycling Dental Metals: Collecting and recycling gold, silver, and amalgams to reduce emissions and prevent pollution.
4. Promoting Energy Awareness: Encouraging mindful energy use among staff.
5. Managing Waste and Donations: Proper disposal of steripouches and donating unused equipment to clinics in the Pacific Islands.

Over 10 weeks, they reduced their carbon emissions by 338 kg CO₂, equivalent to driving from Auckland to Timaru and back!

Caring 4 Smiles proves that sustainability is not just achievable but essential for a thriving business, healthier patients, and a better world.

Special thanks to Albert-Eden Local Board, and both Detlev Jackson and Daylyn Braganza from Auckland Council for their support!

Let's make 2025 the year of sustainable change!

The above is a summary of the article published by Our Auckland, click here or visit their website to read a full copy of the article. 

Auckland Transport (AT) has confirmed that following community consultation regarding the proposed Greenwoods Corner Safety Improvements, it will be proceeding with changes that balance key concerns of parking loss and support for pedestrian safety.

The original proposal required five parking spaces to be removed from the village centre however, the revised design will now result in a net zero loss of car parking for the immediate area and improve safety and connectedness between either side of Manukau Road in Greenwoods Corner village centre. 

AT's changes to Greenwoods Corner will include: 

• Installing a new crossing outside 571 Manukau Road
• Reshaping the existing two stage crossing to a standard crossing
• Retaining four parking spaces outside 571 Manukau Road and introducing one new parking space outside 604 Manukau (this will keep the total number of parking spaces outside the Greenwoods Corner shops the same).

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Please see below for the updated design drawing or click here to see the enlarged version.

To view AT's full consultation feedback report, please click here.

To view AT's updated project news page, please click here. 

Caring4Smiles Dental Group takes the EcoPlay Challenge!

One of their major initiatives? Cutting down on paper waste!

With the help of their sustainability coach (thanks to the Albert-Eden Local Board), Caring4Smiles Dental Group put up "Let's Go Paperless" messaging at reception and have encouraged patients to choose email invoices and receipts. This small change has made a huge difference:

* They have successfully stopped printing invoices and receipts for existing patients, switching to email instead — no issues, no paper!

* Patients now review payment breakdowns directly with their dentists, eliminating the need for printed copies at reception and additional queries prior to payment, saving time for everyone.
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* They've already saved 3.7 kg of CO₂ emissions from this action in two weeks of their ten-week program.
Stay tuned for more updates from this wonderful clinic as they continue their sustainability journey!