whakatane newsletter august 2011
GREEN SCREENING is taking a month off in preparation for September/October Forest Film Festival (UN International Year of the Forests and the Jackson Hole Wildlife Forest Films), but I have spotted several interesting films I'd like to recommend this month, two at Cinema 5, suitable for children and broad-minded penguin-lovers, and a seriously good film in Tauranga. See below for more details.
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". June screening was a sell-out, so a second screening is planned for Wed Aug 31st at the Wesley Centre, 7:30 pm. Contact Ron on rlopert@xtra.co.nz for more information, or sign up to their Facebook page HERE....
AFRICAN CATS - At Cinema 5 - An epic true story set against the backdrop of one of the wildest places on Earth, African Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna.
Concessionary VOUCHER ($9) available to Green Screening group. Contact me!
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 Mr Popper's Penguins at Cinema 5 on Sat 20th August, $9 per person, which includes free popcorn.
[Starts August 18th at Cinema 5]
FREE PIZZA TASTING! The Sandcastle, Port Ohope
Say Fiona & Wayne "Please come to our pizza tasting evening Monday 15 August, 5 - 6pm"
RSVP by Sunday 14th August 0n 07 312 4707
DISTRICT PLAN - The Whakatane District Council draft Distict Plan is now out for consultation. One point of note Section 5.3.18 is proposing to make available retail space at 77 Bunyan Rd (opposite the HUB). This would be allowing the development of a retail complex out opposite the Hub for smaller shops. There is a meeting being held by WDC at the old Farmers building on 2nd Aug 12-2pm. This will give everyone the opportunity to find out more about what is proposed.
TREE PLANTING - ENERGY OPTIONS have booked Fri the 14th of October for their tree planting this year, and will be aiming for 4000. Well done (in advance!) - more information from Steve steve.hanna@energyoptions.org.nz
POSITIVE CHANGES Andrea & Mike are local tutors, motivated by bringing out the best in people, their relationships and businesses through developing communication skills and personal awareness of the resources people have within them to positively change and enhance their life. Find out MORE...
EXULT - 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. Next TONIC CONFERENCE - Fresh Thinking for Community Groups - Thur 24th & Fri 25th Nov 2011, in Rotorua. MORE....
COMPETITIONS & CAMPAIGNS
Win EACH MONTH with ORGANIC EXPLORER New Zealand. All you have to do is: “Like” our Facebook page and be in the draw to win. Be in the August draw to win - 1 of 3 copies to be given away of the NEW Organic Explorer 3rd edition book: Over 500 places to find: Organic Food & Wine, eco-accommodation, cultural and ecotourism experiences. Feature articles include: Astro-Tourism - Conserving our Night Sky, State Highway Yum - Regional Food Guide to NZ, Wise Up - History of conservation activism in NZ and whats happening now. And a whole lot more.
Latest news, including special pre-order price for upcoming edition HERE....
PRIDE WHAKATANE Garden Competition entry form HERE... Closing date Fri Sept 23rd. LOTS of prizes! More information from Sandy on prydeworms@xtra.co.nz.
GARDENER OF THE YEAR - NZ Gardener magazine, in association with Kiwicare, is calling for nominations for great Kiwi gardeners, and for the country’s best school vege patch and community plot. With more than $20,000 in prizes up for grabs - The Best School Garden and the Best Community Garden will each receive $1000 worth of Mitre 10 vouchers and $1000 of Kiwicare garden products. Entries close on 12th Sept 2011. MORE...
KEEP NZ BEAUTIFUL - Clean Up Week 20-27 August 2011 - It is that time of year again - albeit an everyday problem that with your organisations assistance and support, the rubbish and litter that clutters and pollutes our roads, parks, beaches, rivers and waterways can be reduced and one day hopefully eradicated from our landscape. Please adopt a street, park or anywhere you want and help to keep it clean. Cash prizes to be won in 10 categories!! Entries close 15th Aug 2011. Entry Form HERE.... More information from Sandy on prydeworms@xtra.co.nz
WWF UPDATES - Make a pledge, send an email, sign a petition, let out a great, big roar... The more voices speaking, the better that governments, business leaders and other decision-makers will listen. By adding your voice to our campaigns, together we really can achieve big wins for our planet.
COMPETITION - Produce an original film on the theme "Life. Nature. You. Make the Connection". Your film should inspire people to love, value and protect the natural world - and to reconnect with nature. Deadline 9 Oct 2011. The entire film must be a maximum of two minutes long. Prizes - Commission from WWF to create a short film with a minimum budget of $10,000 USD and all expenses paid trip to India to attend the CMS Vatavaran environmental film festival.
A FEW TO WATCH ..
ECONOMY & ENERGY presentation - If you have 20 minutes, take time out to listen to Nicole Foss and her rationale on the Economy and Energy - HERE... Fairly scary... as are the two new films below...
JUST DO IT - Emily James spent over a year embedded in activist groups such as Climate Camp and Plane Stupid to document their clandestine activities. With unprecedented access, the film JUST DO IT takes you on an astonishing journey behind the scenes of a community of people who refuse to sit back and allow the destruction of their world. Their adventures will entertain, illuminate and inspire. MORE.. In a similar vein, IF A TREE FALLS documenting the actions of the Earth Liberation Front "is a must-see film". Daniel McGowan, the main subject of the documentary, asks a question that underscores the entire film, "I'm not suggesting that the path of destruction is the right path," he said. "When you're screaming at the top of your lungs and no one hears you, what are you supposed to do?"
AND ON A MORE POSITIVE NOTE...
THE BANK OF REAL SOLUTIONS aims to help bring forward the successful working models being used today to overcome social, economic and environmental challenges in New Zealand. The focus is that which makes us more; resilient, vibrant, healthier, happier and better connected - in our households, our neighbourhoods, regions and as a nation. It brings forward the success stories of the individuals and communities who are; using resources more wisely, reducing financial overheads, fixing social ills, restoring ecosystems, creating jobs, enhancing the aesthetics of where they live, becoming more self-determining. The Bank of Real Solutions is all about the Kiwi can-do attitude...It aims to capture the excitement and inspiration of working by creative determination to overcome that which challenges us.
EQUITABLE FINANCE - Read Thomas Greco's latest newsletter (July 2011) HERE... Into the future, Thomas will be collaborating "on projects that show promise of making major breakthroughs toward interest-free cashless trading, equitable finance, and economic democracy." Sounds good to me.
ON THE MONEY - How to design successful Community Currencies 3rd -7th Sept 2011, The Park, Findhorn, Moray, SCOTLAND!! [Well, you might be considering a trip to Scotland.. it's VERY nice in September!] Our money system is in crisis. We can try to reform a broken system or we can design new ones to support the transition to a sustainable society. Local money gives us a proven tool to deal with the effects of financial crises, community breakdown, climate change and peak oil. It supports communities to use their own assets to solve local problems, meet local needs and achieve local goals: everything from community gardens to renewable energy and local economic regeneration. MORE....
