Stories of Impact

Elwin joined the Boomer Shed a few months ago, read about his new found confidence, connection and growing skill set.

This week our team is celebrating an incredible three award wins at the 2degrees Auckland Business Awards South & East! We were honoured to take home the trophies for Employer of the Year Excellence in Sustainability The Supreme Business Excellence Award Our Employer of the Year entry told the story of a values first culture, from Living Wage accreditation and flexible working as the default, to high staff retention and engagement. Meanwhile, our Excellence in Sustainabil

From collecting bottles to carrying in their new picnic tables, South Auckland Middle School students have shown what can happen when a community comes together with a shared purpose.

Celebrating several volunteers connected to Pest Free South Auckland and the Beautification Trust who received awards at the Papakura Community Volunteer Awards 2026.

Eye on Nature Wearable Arts has been one of the highlights of our calendar since its humble beginnings in a marquee on the lawn at the Auckland Botanic Gardens. Watching hundreds of tamariki and rangatahi bring their creativity to life on stage has been a privilege and a joy for our whole team. It is with real sadness that we share the news that Eye on Nature Wearable Arts will not go ahead in 2026. Why we've made this decision We want to be transparent with our community abo

In March, our Eye on Nature School Days brought 1,186 tamariki out of the classroom and into the Auckland Botanic Gardens to explore, discover, and connect with the natural world around them.

The Beautification Trust is excited to welcome Gimhan, a Digi-Coach to support the community with everyday digital needs. Until Friday 17th July, locals can access free, friendly, drop-in help with everything from smartphones and tablets to online services and apps.

The Beautification Trust partnered with Wiri Business Association to clear the Puhinui Stream of debris, illegal dumping, and pest plants with a team of 35 dedicated volunteers!

As part of the Beautification Trust Halo Project, we're slowly and steadily clearing out pest plants and weeds from around the Papakura Stream.

Our youngest consistent pest trapper, 7-year-old Jaxton, is well into his pest trapping journey!

The Beautification Trust says goodbye to Foodtogether/Community Grocer Pop-up Manurewa after two years.

Let's take a look at some of the major accomplishments for the Tread Lightly Caravan in 2025: · Joining the Beautification Trust , · Refreshing the look and feel of the Tread Lightly Caravan brand, · Exploring new ways to inspire New Zealanders to live sustainably, with the expansion of new programmes. Alongside these shifts, we continued delivering our education programme to schools and communities to support waste reduction and environmental learn

The Beautification Trust pest free team and volunteers have caught 2,000 pests, and counting!

We wrapped up 2025 feeling proud, energised and inspired, thanks to some big moments of recognition for our kaupapa and mahi. 2degrees Auckland Business Awards 2025 This year we were honoured to be named finalists in two categories for the South & East region : Employer of the Year and Excellence in Strategy and Planning . These awards are highly competitive, and it meant a lot to be recognised alongside some of the most innovative businesses in South and East Auckland. Beau

Container Deposit Return Scheme trial a hit with rangatahi and the principal. South Auckland Middle School (Te Paerangi) raised $477.40 in a single lunch break in their 10 November 2025 bottle drive, supported by the Beautification Trust. The 180-pupil school saved 2,387 empty bottles and cans from litter or landfill, earning 20c an empty for their school. The proceeds will be spent on materials for the Beautification Trust’s Boomer Shed to make a picnic table for the school