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Stories of Impact


Nov 15, 2024
The Wheels Are Spinning at Manurewa’s New Bike Hub
Bike Hub Manurewa joins the Auckland bike hub network!


Nov 13, 2024
Support Grassroots Environmental Action with Environment Hubs Aotearoa
At the Beautification Trust, we’re proud to be part of Environment Hubs Aotearoa (EHA) – a collective of 21 independent sustainable...


Oct 1, 2024
Tamaoho Primary School and Hillpark Kindergarten Take First Place in Eye on Nature Creative Arts 2024
Our young South and East Auckland environmentalists took the spotlight for bringing awareness to our native plants, insects, and animals...

Jul 26, 2024
Planter Boxes and a Special Surprise for Local Kindy
The Beautification Trust’s Boomer Shed has been hard at work crafting new projects for our communities. Over the past few weeks, the...


Jul 12, 2024
Creativity, Zero Waste, and Community: Highlights from the Boomer Shed
Meet our guest blogger, Laura Qin, a passionate volunteer and dedicated member of the Boomer Shed  – our community shed for people over...

Jun 19, 2024
Eye on Nature garment proudly displayed
This post by Em-J Abuyan was republished from Sancta Maria College's blog On Thursday 13 June 2024 the Beautification Trust held their...


Jun 14, 2024
South Auckland Schools Triumph at Wearable Arts Competition
Papatoetoe South School, Pukekohe Christian School and Pukekohe High School have scored the top prizes at the Beautification Trust’s...

Jun 11, 2024
Stepping Out on Our Own: Beautification Trust No Longer a CCO
The Beautification Trust has been acknowledged for 23 years of service as it moves away from operating as a CCO of Auckland Council.


Jun 7, 2024
Bold Environmental Statements set to hit the Fashion Runway
Auckland's young artists and designers are set to make bold statements about nature and the environment at the highly anticipated Eye on...

May 21, 2024
Our Submission on the Fast-track Approvals Bill
The coalition Government recently introduced the Fast-track Approvals Bill to parliament. If it becomes law, it would give extreme...

May 14, 2024
Exploring South and East Auckland through Chorus Cabinet Art
South and East Auckland are vibrant areas enriched with community spirit and cultural diversity, beautifully showcased through creative...

Apr 16, 2024
Free Liquid Fertiliser made from your Food Scraps
We're thrilled to announce a green initiative that will excite all our garden-loving supporters. The Beautification Trust, in partnership...


Jan 15, 2024
The Boomer Shed welcomes a new year with renewed spirit
Meet our guest blogger, Laura Qin, a passionate volunteer and dedicated member of the Boomer Shed  – our community shed for people over...


Dec 19, 2023
More of our Boomer Shed volunteers’ clever woodwork crafts
Meet our guest blogger, Laura Qin, a passionate volunteer and dedicated member of the Boomer Shed – our community shed for people over...


Nov 14, 2023
Celebrating Milestones and Making Accessibility Easy for a Local Retirement Village
Woodwork can provide convenience in the most creative ways you can imagine.
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