whakatane newsletter december 2011
GROWING the LOCAL ECONOMY - which way is up?
Monday 12th DecemberSocialising from 5.30pm
Eastbay REAP
Pyne Street, Whakatane
For many in our community, the alternative economy has been quietly blossoming, and our end-of-year event is a shared celebration with Eastbay TimeBank. All TimeBank members and the Green Screening group are invited, so bring along some finger food to share. The usual hot drinks will be on tap, with additional cold drinks sponsored by Bay of Plenty Regional Council, co-sponsors of the Green Screening. NETWORK & NIBBLE!
Our new coordinator, Toni, will be joining us from 5.30pm, and will give a short presentation around 6.30pm. Also joining us is Emma McGuirk, who visited
earlier this year, and is back for more participation in, and observation of
our TimeBank, and eager to engage with members - it will contribute to
her postgraduate studies of Time Banking in New Zealand. During the evening, Toni, Emma and I will be sounding you out about a
few TimeBank projects for the coming year, and inviting you to add your
comments to sheets around the room. One important topic - thoughts around re-naming
TimeBank to represent its wider function as a mechanism for other
exchanges. Opportunity will be given to record your interest, if you
would like to be part of a working group into next year.
AWARDS!
Toni will be announcing TimeBank Trader of the Year! I'm sure she will have a prize lined up! I'll announce the [GS] DVD Watcher of the Year.... (me.....?!)COMPETITION!
Come along on the night and share with us your best purchase/exchange/recycle this year, that did the most sustainable good! If we all bring along a small koha, maybe something from the garden, a recycled gift, something we have made, then we can vote on a winner, and the winner can take the koha. Sharing of stories will be after Toni's presentation, so if you can't stay, plenty of paper will be on hand to record your transaction, and I'll read it out.FILMs!
SURFING THE WAVES OF CHANGE - If you found The Powerdown Show series a really useful resource, you'll be keen to know that the Cultivate Centre
in Ireland are back with a new film 'Surfing the Waves of Change' This
9 minute animation uses surfing as a metaphor to introduce the concept
of community resilience. 
PLENITUDE ECONOMY
- This fun animation provides a vision of what a post-consumer society
could look like, with people working fewer hours and pursuing
re-skilling, homesteading, and small-scale enterprises that can help
reduce the overall size and impact of the consumer economy. Narrated by
economist and best-selling author Juliet Schor. Learn more HERE...OTHER NEWS
TAURANGA MONTHLY FILM NIGHT - For December, the team present a fundraiser screening of the delightful film, The First Grader, the true story of an 84 year-old Kenyan villager and ex Mau Mau freedom fighter who fights for his right to go to school for the first time to get the education he could never afford. This fundraiser screening is in support of the High School education of Momanyi and Solomon Jr. Moseti, who live in the Kenyan district of Kisii. The boys are the nephews of Tauranga locals, Kenyan-born Johnson Moseti and his wife, Julia Sich-Moseti. After the screening, we will hear from Johnson and Julia about their nephews, and their commitment to ensuring that these two boys reach their full potential. Rialto Cinema 8pm Thur 15th Dec. Tickets: $15. Phone Rialto on 577-0445 to reserve your tickets. Movie trailer HERE... (2 mins 20 secs) on this link: For more information contact Ron Lopert on rlopert@xtra.co.nz or phone (07) 544 5360
CYCLE ACTION WHAKATANE are working on forming a trust. This will enable us to apply for funding (initially for the Whakatane Bike Park project). If you would like to help in this process, please contact Pip - pip@wonacott.com or Richard - tricky_hamer@hotmail.com. On-line discussion welcomed on our facebook page HERE....
JUST DO IT - a tale of modern-day outlaws - A film by Emily James. Going behind the scenes of the UK climate activism movement, the never-before-seen footage of the planning and plotting of direct action both enthrals and inspires. The film was released in the UK this July. Watch the trailer here... WATCH IT ON TVNZ: Tue 6th December at 22:05 & Sat 10th December at 21:05. There will be repeats on 7th December at 10:05 and 14:05 and again on 11th December at 9:05 and 13:05
The 11th Australasian Permaculture Convergence - Resilience by Design - Wed 11th to Sun 15th April 2012, Turangi, Central North Island NZ. SUBJECTS: Ecological economy; Low input farming; Education for sustainable practise; Food supply systems - Community Supported Agriculture etc; Emergency response - Food Security; Eco house and garden; Inner permaculture; Bio-Regionalism... SPEAKERS: Bill Mollison, David Holmgren, Robina McCurdy, Robyn Francis, Rosemary Morrow, Gary Williams, Geoff Lawton, Trish Allen, Sabine Dreuckler, Susan Krumdieck, Bryan Innes, Joanna Pearsall, Toru Sakawa, Alain Essama, Didier Africa and lots lots more. $280 early bird registration (all meals), not including accommodation. MORE here - http://apc11.co.nz/
Living Economies Conference, as part of Australasian Permaculture Convergence - Living Economies Education Trust presents Designing a Resilient Living Economy. Thur 12 & Fri 13 April 2012, Turangi. International Guest Speakers confirmed include: Charles Eisenstein, author of “Sacred Economics, Money Gift and Society in the Age of Transition” and Nicole M. Foss (from July Newsletter - ECONOMY & ENERGY presentation -listen to Nicole Foss HERE...) Many NZ speakers lined up. Contact Laurence, laurenceboomert@xtra.co.nz Ph 027 258 8807
THE NEW ECONOMICS PARTY You can listen to this excellent fifteen minute interview on the money system HERE...
This is a very clear exposition of the monetary system and fractional
reserve banking. He also touches on timebanking and other form of
alternative currencies as well as the Occupy movement. Raf Manji is a
former London investment banker who moved to Christchurch and founded
the independent policy development space, the Sustento Institute.
TRANSITION CULTURE
“Worldwide, communities and initiatives spring up who transition to a
culture of strong sustainability and harmony with the natural world.
What is it that makes them tick?” Curated by Christoph Hensch, in NZ
OCCUPY! (GLOBAL CAMPAIGN) and MANY other places - "We
want a return to real democracy, a government by the people for the
people & an economic system that works for 100% of the people." MORE - Occupy New Zealand Occupy Auckland Occupy Wellington Occupy Christchurch Occupy Otago
BEYOND MONEY
- "Devoted to the liberation of money and credit, and the restoration
of the commons" Read Thomas L. Greco's latest newsletter, and
perspectives on the OCCUPY movement.
NEW BOOK - Fleeing Vesuvius - NZ Edition: Responding to the Effects of Economic and Environmental Collapse was originally published in late 2010 in response to Ireland’s economic collapse. Its 27 authors are now joined by by 12 New Zealand contributors, making this book a compelling tool for all thinking New Zealanders concerned about the future. It confronts our multiple crises, analysing the many aspects: the financial crisis; the urgent need for food security; the enormous challenge of dealing with climate change, and the looming scarcity of essential resources such as fossil fuels – the lifeblood of the world economy. Fleeing Vesuvius puts forward solutions that involve changes to our economy and financial system, but they go much further: this substantial, wide-ranging book also looks at the changes needed in how we think, how we use the land and how we relate to others, particularly those where we live. For more information on the book, visit the Living Economies website.
The Koanga Institute has over 700 lines of heritage seed
in its collection. Many of these are available for sale, to members.
They rely on the support of members, as in many cases, it is not an
economically viable business to grow these seeds. They grow them in
order to keep them alive, and to ensure that they still exist for future
generations. Sign up!
BIRD RESCUE for injured and sick birds- please contact Sue Greenwood on 027 209 0567.
KIA ORA GAZA - TRIP POSTPONED
- Kia Ora Gaza will join an international aid convoy to the Gaza Strip
as soon as they can. The 1.5 million Palestinians unlawfully imprisoned
in Gaza desperately need our practical solidarity, humanitarian aid and
our help in breaking the Israeli siege. You can still donate towards
the $50,000 Gaza Appeal. More HERE..
OIL SPILL UPDATES
Keep up to date via http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz
FOUND OILED WILDLIFE? If you are out walking the beach and see any oiled wildlife (birds, seals etc) please call 0800 333 771 to report it.
IF YOU ARE KEEN to help out, please call 0800 645-774. Alternatively, please email the response team at iccrena@gmail.com. Officials are talking about the cleanup taking months, so it'll be a big effort.
SEAWEEK 2012 One Ocean - Too much Love?
explores the wide variety of different uses, passions, and expectations
of the sea and they impact now and into the future. We offer an opportunity to promote your group
event/activity on the official Seaweek website and through local media
FREE, so have your events and activities registered by 3rd February.
Seaweek is a fabulous way to celebrate tangaroa, our moana, our sea,
especially in the light of recent events which has brought our
communities affinity to this precious taonga - treasure to the fore
front. Contact Trudi Ngawhare - tngawhare@doc.govt.nz
COMPETITIONS & CAMPAIGNS
Win EACH MONTH with ORGANIC EXPLORER New Zealand. All you have to do is: “Like” OE's Facebook page and be in the monthly draw to win. Go in the December/January Draw for a spectacular night away at Maungatautari Lodge. A gorgeous luxury country hotel set on Lake Karapiro. The Lodge is adjacent to the Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust - 47kms of predator proof fence enclosing 3400 hectares of native forest reserve. Prize valued at $450. The prize will be drawn on January 31st 2012.
Order your copy of ORGANIC EXPLORER HERE....
GREENPEACE CALENDAR This year's Greenpeace calendar features beautiful pictures of endangered animals, stunning landscapes and brave activists. All images were taken by Greenpeace photographers in the field and help tell the story of our work on behalf of our planet. Each month features a successful campaign that you helped to make possible and a reminder of what still needs to be done. Plus we've included monthly eco-tips to help you green your own life. Order your 2012 calendar online HERE... or call 0800 22 33 44 to order by phone.
EXULT - FUNDING WALLPLANNER -
including: A list of major funders and their funding rounds; Awareness
and Appeal Dates for various organisations; Information about people,
products and services that can help you with your fundraising efforts.
You can get a free copy of the Funding Wallplanner by subscribing to Tonic Magazine, or you can purchase copies of the planner for $10 each. To purchase a planner, email tracy@exult.co.nz.
