whakatane newsletter june 2011
OIL+WATER
Monday June 13th 2011
Eastbay REAP
7pm
This is the DVD that renowned actor Patrick Stewart described as "one of the most extraordinary accounts of man's enthusiasm, passion, courage, and more than anything else, the desire to have a good time".. Check out Stewart's speech at the awards ceremony of the Jules Verne Adventure Film Festival held in Los Angeles in late 2007, as Oil +Water won Best Picture, adding to its long list of awards.
Refreshments available after the film (running time around 1hour)
OIL+WATER TRAILER and MORE....
LOCAL NEWS
KAI TIME group (with EastBay TimeBank) - Next meeting Mon 13th June, 10am at Pou Whakaaro. Contact Tina on eastbaytimebank@gmail.com for more details.
WASTE ADVISORY GROUP (WAG) - Next meeting Tue 14th June, 5.30pm. Contact Us for more information.
FOREST & BIRD AGM - Wed June 15th at the Masonic Lodge rooms Louvain Street 7.30pm. We are hoping to show the film Karearea The Pine Falcon (50min) which was nominated for Best Feature and Best NZ Film in 2008. Karearea is beautifully photographed, informative and moving; presented with drama, humour and poignancy. Everyone welcome to come and mix and mingle, nibbles and drinks served.
FOREST & BIRD WALK - Sat July 30th - Walk, swim and BBQ at Kawerau. Those interested can join a group for a walk up Mt Putauaki. Meet 10am at Kawerau Information Centre. Pot luck BBQ at the hot pools afterwards. If the weather is really bad listen for cancellation on 1XX .
KIWI LISTENING WALKS - Whakatane Kiwi Trust are running organised nocturnal Kiwi Listening Walks throughout June on most Tues, Thurs and Sun nights 7:30pm to 9:30pm (excluding 14th-19th June) through Ohope Scenic Reserve. The cost is $15 per adult, $10 per child (6years old to 17 years old), $40 per family – 2 adults and 2+ children, no more than 12 people at a time. The walks start off with a short briefing and a listening to kiwi calls at the Department of Conservation building located on Valley Road, Whakatane, next to Destiny Church. Please book for walks by email - walks@whakatanekiwi.org.nz - or through website HERE...
FAIRTRADE in WHAKATANE - update 2011 - Cafes to support - Vendor has re-opened (still 100% organic and FT); The Fig continues FT; Javaman will be trying out a new FT blend, so please ask to try it; Poppy's Cafe on the Strand are able to get a Fairtrade Organinc blend from Vivace, so the more of us that request it, the sooner it will be available! MORE....
FATHERS & SONS - Local group encouraging and inspiring men across the Eastern Bay of Plenty as they raise their sons to become great men. NEW website HERE... Next Event is Indoor Bowls on Sat 9th July, $5 per person.
Win EACH MONTH with ORGANIC EXPLORER New Zealand. In JUNE: All you have to do is: “Like” our Facebook page and be in the draw to win: 2 nights accommodation for 2 at Crescent Valley Eco-Lodge on Waiheke Island. Prize includes: Deluxe homemade breakfast for 2, both mornings. Complimentary pick up from the ferries (if required). Bottle of Waiheke Island wine in your room upon arrival Prize valued at $450, drawn 30th June.
CAR SHARE BOP - This new website, run by Bay of Plenty Regional Council, has had an upgrade. Potentially a great local resource, but it will require many more users to sign up. Register HERE... and enter your travel details.
PARAMOUNT SERVICES - Local Commercial cleaning company has launched a range of environmentally friendly cleaning products that will help to save waterways, keep air clean and office workers healthy. Contact Rhys or Sue directly on 07 312 5150 or 021 063 7645 (Rhys) 021 026 81470 (Sue) or email GrubScrubs@xtra.co.nz.
TAURANGA NEWS
TAURANGA MONTHLY FILM NIGHT - CARBON NATION, "a compelling and relevant film that illustrates how SOLUTIONS to climate change also address other social, economic and national security issues" screening at Rialto on Sun June 26th at 8pm. Jeanette Fitzsimons will lead a discussion on renewable energy after the film, but if she is called away to hearings, Dr Ian McLean, a local environmental biologist and Green Party candidate in Tauranga, will step up. Contact Ron on rlopert@xtra.co.nz for more information.
TAURANGA ENVIRONMENT CENTRE Newsletter HERE..
Whether you're looking for some simple fundraising ideas, or you need some more in depth help with Volunteering, Sponsorship or Marketing issues, we have a whole heap of workshops and resources to give you a head start with the business end of your organisation. We look at the big picture and cover all the pieces that make up a successful organisation - from strategic planning and people management, to grant applications and charity events. MORE....
BOPRC AGRICHEMICALS Training - If you are a regular Coast Care, Estuary Care or Land Care volunteer BOPRC will cover the cost. ($150) The course is tailored for dune weed control but covers the legislative and practical requirements for anybody wishing to use herbicides on public land to control weeds. Wed June 8th, 8.30am - 4pm, at the BOPRC Mt Maunganui office (6 Rata St). To sign up, contact Pim de Monchy at BOPRC : 0800 884 881 Extn 8518, Pim.deMonchy@envbop.govt.nz .
BIOLOGICAL FARMERS - The Association of Biological Farmers (New Zealand) now has a live website HERE... This website aims to share simple advice on things you can do to build the life in your soil and the nutrition in your crops, while helping to support and build networks with other biological farmers.
ROTORUA NEWS
GREEN DRINKS - Tue 7th June - GENETICALLY ENGINEERED TREES AT SCION – SHOULD YOU BE WORRIED? SCION’S Response - This presentation is a response to a presentation at the last Green Drinks function by a group opposing genetic engineering. Just prior to Christmas 2010 Scion was granted permission by the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) to plant up to 4000 genetically engineered trees at secure locations on Scion's Rotorua property. A number of organisations have expressed serious concern over this decision and the Bay of Plenty Regional Council opposed the application. Should you be concerned? At the last Green Drinks, a group of presenters opposing GE answered YES to this question. Speakers on 7th June: Dr Warren Parker, Scion CEO, Dr Christian Walter, Scion Senior Scientist Future Forests, Dr Glenn Thorlby, Scion Molecular Biologist, Peter Bennett, Scion Maori Business Development Manager. VENUE & TIME: Blue Baths Tue 7th June - Arrive 5pm onwards. Presentations start at 5.45pm. Entry is by gold coin donation. Please RSVP to Eldad Collins on 07 349 8325/Fax 07 349 0609 or eldad.collins@apr.co.nz.
AND FROM WELLINGTON....!
BEAUTIFUL BIKE BAGS! Seriously, beautiful bike bags (aka paniers) are the perfect solution for your everyday riding. And now they have arrived in NZ! Check out the designs HERE... Contact Claire on 027 306 1853 or Email beautifulbikebags@gmail.com for more information.
FURTHER AFIELD
ECO (Environment & Conservation Organisations) Annual Conference and AGM will be held in Auckland from 1st – 3rd July 2011. The theme this year is “Resilient Environment, Resilient Communities”. This reflects the need to look at strengthening NZ’s resilience in this rapidly changing world. More information HERE... or email eco@eco.org.nz.
NATIONWIDE TOUR of CLIMATE CHANGE SCIENTISTS - Climate scientist Jim Salinger will be joined by Professor Caroline Saunders from Lincoln University (well-known for her work on the carbon footprinting of agricultural exports) and business commentator Rod Oram to present a session on “Maintaining farm productivity and profits in an uncertain climate”. They’ll explain …the nature of climate change, its impacts on New Zealanders’ health, properties, infrastructure, environment and rural industries. They will bring the latest information on climate change science and how it affects rural industries in regional New Zealand. Visiting Wanganui, Hawera, New Plymouth, Stratford, Gisborne, Napier and Hastings in May, with visits to Northland, Bay of Plenty/Waikato, Nelson/Marlborough, South Canterbury and Westland planned for July/August. Sounds like a very worthwhile session for anyone with an interest in agriculture, climate and New Zealand’s future. MORE... (but no dates for July/August yet)
It's never to late to plant a tree (so use any excuse and get on to it)!
INTERNATIONAL FOREST SHORTS FILM COMPETITION - Deadline: July 15th 2011 - Mensch Wald, Germany's official UN International Year of Forests campaign has launched with an exciting contest that invites every filmmaker, in every country, to enter a short film about the forest that inspires them. Three finalists will win a fantastic set of prizes, including an exclusive web premiere, an invitation to introduce their film in person at the 65th Annual Meeting of the German Forestry Association, exclusive screenings at Germany's Reunification Day celebration, a free forest vacation and more. Go to www.menschwald.nrw.de to view the full campaign, contest terms and conditions. [Click on the EN button down at the bottom on the right to view the website in English]
CHANGE YOUR TUNA! - Greenpeace Campaign - Send a message to the main brands of canned tuna sold in New Zealand requesting that they stop selling tuna caught using indiscriminate fishing methods that kill endangered turtles, sharks and baby tuna.
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