whakatane newsletter march 2011
BLUE GOLD
World Water Wars
Global Warming is an issue of HOW we live,
the water crisis is an issue of IF we live.
Mon March 14th
7pm
Eastbay REAP
Whakatane
ALL WELCOME - no charge
Refreshments Available
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Local produce/baking being sold as a fundraiser for the Green Party
BLUE GOLD SYNOPSIS: The world’s fresh water is disappearing. As we pollute and waste away our very limited supply, corporate giants are working to make the building block of our globe a commodity, privatizing developing countries’ fresh water. In the midst of this, military control of water is rising, setting the stage for world water wars. This international award-winning film follows various examples of people fighting back against the powers that be - from grade school protests to court cases to revolutions. As the specters of drought and death loom, the film finds people willing to risk everything for their right to water, their right to survive. Past civilizations have collapsed from poor water management. Can the human race survive? MORE....
OTHER NEWS
GREEN DRINKS: This time, hosted and sponsored by BOP Regional Council with the St Patricks Day theme. Local businesses can take the opportunity to network and learn more about how to incorporate sustainability into their business practices. At BOPRC, 5 Quay St, Whakatane on Thur 17th March, 5.30 - 7.30 pm (entry to be before 6pm). RSVP by Tue 15th March to Kirsten (Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce) on 07 307 0118 or kirsten@ebopchamber.co.nz
COMMUNITY GARDENING - We are now meeting at members gardens on a regular basis, and all work will be done through Eastbay TimeBank. Earn Time Credits, work and learn! If you'd like more information, contact the coordinator Christine at cjalarsen@gmail.com or Tina at eastbaytimebank@gmail.com. New members welcome. Next gardening session on Saturday 5th March.
EARTH HOUR - At 8.30pm on Sat 26 March 2011, people in New Zealand and around the world will celebrate Earth Hour - a worldwide commitment to ongoing change to protect our living planet. You can make every hour Earth Hour by taking three simple actions. Based on Landcare research, if every New Zealand household took these simple steps it could have a big impact on reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Anyone want to join me for a Twilight Critical Mass Bike Ride - Last year we enjoyed the ride along the Warren Cole before the street lights were working. Let's see if we can get them switched off! Contact Pip..
KAIWAKA ORGANICS - NOW is the time to be planning your FRUIT TREE planting! Romy at Kaiwaka Gardens is passionate about organics, food politics and the preservation of heritage seeds, plants and trees, following on the work of Bob Corker & Kay Baxter who established the shop as the original Koanga Garden store. Plenty of inspiration HERE.... for fruit trees, and HERE.. for Koanga Institute seeds and plants.
COMING SOON to Cinema 5 - Queen of the Sun, which follows colorful, alternative and inspiring beekeepers from all around the globe as they keep bees in natural and holistic ways, and investigates the causes and solutions behind Colony Collapse Disorder; a phenomenon where honeybees vanish from their hives, never to return. Also running soon will be Oceans, from Disney Nature narrated by Pierce Brosnan, a follow-on from the acclaimed Earth movie.
APANUI SALTMARSH Clean-up - Meet once a month at the bottom of McAlister Street by the river, from 8am weather permitting. Cancellations are put out on 1XX. Make sure you have your sun hat, boots or strong shoes and warm clothing during winter. Planned date for the next clean up is April 9th For information on bird surveys, contact rosemarytully@clear.net.nz.
NEW ZEALAND NOT FOR SALE - National Tour, with Murray Horton, spokesperson of the Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA) speaking on:
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The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement and the dangers it poses to the NZ economy and to democracy.
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Privatisation of our public assets.
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The relentless takeover of NZ businesses and land by transnational corporations.
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The re-absorption of NZ into the US Empire.
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And, most, importantly, how the New Zealand people can fight back
RSVP for catering; Gold coin donation, and Green Party fundraiser stall. Mon April 11th 7 pm for refreshments, 7.30pm for talk. Eastbay REAP, Pyne Street. Contact: Pip Wonacott on 07 312 5944 or 027 286 4549, or Contact Us...
ECONOMICS OF A FINITE WORLD
Presented by Tauranga Environment Centre and Sustainable Business Network.
Guest speakers are Jeanette Fitzsimons, Rod Oram, & Cath Wallace.
16th of March - 7pm start
Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre, Tauranga
Cost: $15 or $10 student. Tickets available from Ticket Direct All proceeds will go towards the Tauranga Environment Centre Charitable Trust. For more information, please email tgaec@xtra.co.nz or phone 07 578 6664.
CHECK OUT - STEPS TOWARD ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY, EQUITY, SUFFICIENCY AND PEACE - The Manifesto on Global Econimic Transitions HERE... produced by The Institute Forum on Globalisation, The Institute for Policy Studies and the Global Project on Economic Transitions, 2007. I don't think we are there yet.
THE WILD COOK - New website improving daily! Local wild food expert, Mawera says "In the pages of this website you will encounter many recipes which have been developed over the years and are the end result of my wild and passionate love affair with food. The one thing that makes this website different from others is that all of the main ingredients have either been hunted-for, gathered or grown by my family. ENJOY!" You can contact Mawera on mawera@thewildcook.co.nz and join The Wild Cook experience on Facebook, too.
