whakatane newsletter february 2012
BIKE WISE 2012
HEAPS going on here, so check out the Bay of Plenty CALENDARS OOPS - 2011 Calendars below - making enquiries about this year, but no response yet. Links will be updated, when I can get the appropriate ones.
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....
Here's a great opinion piece on cycling from the Dominion Post: Time to move beyond bickering over bikes, written by Patrick Morgan of CAN, the national Cycling Advocates Network. Some cycling advocacy groups are using Bike Wise month as an opportunity to fundraise for CAN. Donations enable CAN to be more effective. Here's info on how to donate.
GREEN SCREENING will be back during Sea Week, on Monday March 5th, as I'm fairly busy with Bike Wise this month, but if you wanted to borrow a DVD about CYCLING, we have four excellent titles:
- VEER
- Klunkers
- Beauty and the Bike
- We are Traffic/Return of the Scorcher
More details and links for these films HERE....
SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT
PIERCE Brothers live music and DJ - Manawahe Eco Trust Fundraiser Dance - Sat 25th Feb, Awakaponga Hall, from 6.30pm. Tickets $20. Light supper provided; BYO drinks. More information from Natasja 07 322 2420 or e-mail manawaheecotrust@gmail.com.MIKE O'DONNELL - STORY TELLER - Internationally known water carrier, clay worker, environmentalist and story teller. He will be on the stage of the Little Theatre Thur 2nd Feb at 4:00pm. More information from Glen gwest_wave@ihug.co.nz. To hear Mike speak of his work and vision, visit GreenPlanet FM (104.6) website HERE... Full programme of the Summer Arts Festival HERE...
GARBAGE WARRIOR - Michael Reynolds, featured in the film Garbage Warrior is coming to Aotearoa. At this stage it looks like it will be in Wanganui in the final weekend of February. Contact Kaye-Maree Dunn for more information or e-mail kayemareedunn@gmail.com
MUNDI - Original World Jazz - Between them, Mundi’s musicians have travelled through almost every continent on the globe. Inspired by the music of North Africa, the Amazon Basin and beyond, the group’s aim is to use these experiences to create their own unique global sound. Virtuoso flautist and composer Tamara Smith leads the group, and is supported by master musicians on sax, banjo, bass and world percussion, as well as voice. “...Fresh...funky. Intricate, multi-layered works... dynamic solos” – Christchurch Press. Wed 15th Feb at 7:30pm – Little Theatre. Tickets from The Good Life, The Strand, Whakatane
WOMAD - 3-day festival featuring music, art and dance from around the world. At the TSB Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth, Taranaki. March 16th - 18th. Car-pooling options may be available.
GREEN Party Party - TBA - Probably Sat 10th March. Come and join the fun, food and music, and meet your local Greens. Contact Christine 07 308 4549.
ORGANIC EXPLORER EVENTS - For Eco-festivals, Organic Events, Workshops, permaculture, earth-building or eco-courses HERE...
CONSERVATION
DOC - The Department of Conservation (DOC) site has information about the protection of New Zealand's natural and historic heritage, how and where you can enjoy public conservation places and how to get involved in conservation. Information on the Bay of Plenty HERE..OHIWA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER - HERE
WHAKATANE HARBOUR CARE GROUP NEWSLETTER - HERE (not working..)
APANUI SALTMARSH CLEAN UP DATES - HERE
RENA UPDATES - http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/Rena/ - Media updates; http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/Rena/public.asp - Public information
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. 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 March 3-11. MORE....TAURANGA NEWS
TAURANGA MONTHLY FILM NIGHT - GrowthBusters - Fri 24th Feb, at the Wesley Centre at 7pm. Guest speakers TBA. For more information contact Ron Lopert on rlopert@xtra.co.nz or phone (07) 544 5360
TAURANGA ENVIRONMENT CENTRE - Our vision is to generate interest and action in our community to ensure a sustainable environment for us, and for future generations. Check out the new website - http://www.envirohub.org.nz/site/
SUMMERFEST at Mount Maunganui - This Waitangi Weekend, people from all over will gather in New Zealand's summer capital, Mount Maunganui, to enjoy the hot sounds and cool vibes of Summerfest 2012. Presented by Creative Tauranga and Tauranga Round Table, the inaugural home-grown music festival, showcasing the region's rich creative taonga, promises to be legendary. Summerfest is created to be a family friendly/no alcohol event. Sun 5th Feb, Blake Park, Mount Maunganui.
There may still be a volunteer opportunity to help the Tauranga Environment Centre
"green" the 2012 Summerfest. They're looking for volunteers to staff the
recycling stations that will be set up around the park. Four hour shifts. Volunteers will
receive a Summerfest family pass worth $20, a Baybus day pass worth
$6.30, a snack voucher for $5. Please email Glen Crowther - tauranga@envirohub.org.nz - if you would like
to volunteer, or call at 578-6664. [UPDATE - they have enough volunteers now]
CONFERENCES & UPDATES
LANDCARE CONFERENCE - Landcare in Action: National Landcare & Catchment Management Conference 2012, 29th Feb - 1st Mar 2012, at the Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato Campus, Hamilton. The conference will consider the practical challenges associated with combining biodiversity enhancement projects with the commercial needs of primary producers.
AUSTRALASIAN PERMACULTURE CONVERGENCE 11 - 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. $300 registration (all meals), not including accommodation. MORE hereLIVING 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
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
COMMUNITY LAND TRUST Newsletter HERE...
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!Newsletter HERE...
COMPETITIONS & CAMPAIGNS
Win this fabulous hiking adventure with ORGANIC EXPLORER in Feb/March: The Waitomo 2 Day Walk. Venture along trails through native bush, unique limestone formations, caves, forestry and farmland. Stay the night in a cabin with glowworms close-by (so take a torch) The walk is 27kms in length and the cabin is situated about halfway, perched on the pinnacle of Dundle Hill. Enjoy the solitude of a private walk. Prize valued at $450. Check out http://www.waitomowalk.com
TO WIN, tell us why you think you
should win the walk! Can you write us a review of your experience? Give
us your reasons why you should win on the Organic Explorer Facebook
page and we will select the answer we like best.
The prize will be drawn on March 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.
