At the moment only about 2% of Hamilton has indigenous forest cover. The current aim for the city is to restore 10% of Hamilton to indigenous habitat as part of the conservation and restoration of the indigenous natural environment.

Aotearoa R.A.T.S (Riders Against Teenage Suicide) are a group of bikers formed to take a collective approach to tackle the issue of suicide within our whānau, our aiga, our families, our communities, our regions - our country.

Settling in a new country is not easy, especially when the language is unfamiliar. English Language Partners New Zealand offer language teaching, social support and a chance for new people to make a friend. Learning English enables people to participate more fully in New Zealand, and live independent lives.

Today the gap between the haves and have nots is growing in New Zealand. Thomas Nabbs, Founder of The WaterBoy sees the benefits that sports brings, as an opportunity to build stronger communities and make New Zealand a better place to live.

As people realise that they have something worthwhile to say and can express it confidently, they gain more spring in their step and zest for life. Toastmasters is an organisation that can provide people with the encouragement and enthusiasm they need to feel confident that they can stand up and talk, and make a difference.

Plastic can be very useful, and can be found almost everywhere. But, as the tamariki from Te Hihiri at Knighton Normal School can tell you, plastic can also be a big problem. Plastic, and its by-products are littering our cities, towns, oceans, and rivers, and contributes toward health problems for animals, and humans.