Tāmaki Makaurau grows as oOh!media buzzes with green roofs citywide

AUCKLAND, Today: Beginning a year ago, oOh!media embarked on a mission to renature urban spaces, starting with a successful trial at Ponsonby Central’s bus shelter. The company aims to complete ten green roofs around Tāmaki Makaurau by early 2024, aligning with international trends transforming urban landscapes.

In collaboration with local specialists Greenroofs and Sempergreen Australia, oOh!media leads the way in this innovative transformation. The Ponsonby Central trial ensured plant resilience against Tāmaki’s ever-changing weather. With 12 months of successful monitoring, the project expands to ‘buzz stops’ across the wider Tāmaki Makaurau region.

oOh!media is proud to be leading the way with its bus shelter transformation programme. Nick Vile, General Manager of oOh!media New Zealand says, “As part of our wider ESG programme and philosophy at oOh!, we are always looking for ways – big and small – to make public spaces better and ensure we are providing positive impact where it matters. These green roofs are helping us move toward this goal in a way that not only looks good, but makes us, and our commuters feel good too.”

“We are always looking for ways – big and small – to make public spaces better and ensure we are providing positive impact where it matters.”

Greenroofs Ltd specialist Will Thorne highlights the benefits of green roof installations, from air purification to temperature reduction. The collaboration with oOh!media NZ contributes to creating a more pleasant urban climate, reflecting their commitment to positive environmental and social impact.

Simon Soulsby, Head of Partnerships at Auckland Transport, applauds the innovative approach to bring nature into urban areas. This initiative aims to brighten Tāmaki Makaurau’s concrete jungle and set an example for sustainable urban development. Auckland Transport looks forward to expanding ‘buzz stops’ around the city, creating more visually appealing and environmentally friendly public spaces.

The installation of Green Roofs is currently underway, with seven roofs already in place and three more scheduled for installation later this month. This project reflects a commitment to sustainability, aesthetics, and community well-being in Tāmaki Makaurau.