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Nelson Public Meeting on UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen |
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Forest & Bird: Picnic with KCC, Mary Davies-Bourne talks about the geology |
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Climate Change Candelight Vigil |
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Public discussion on ‘Prospects for Copenhagen & Implications for New Zealand’ |
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Friday, December 11, 2009 |
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Nelson Public Meeting on UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen |
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National Party Nelson Electorate Office, 544 Waimea Road, Annesbrook, Nelson |
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Nelson MP and Climate Change Minister Nick Smith invites constituents to a briefing and discussion before he departs the next day to lead the New Zealand delegation for the Ministers and heads of Government section of the Copenhagen Conference. |
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 |
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Forest & Bird: Picnic with KCC, Mary Davies-Bourne talks about the geology |
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Kina Beach |
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An event at Kina Beach, with open end. Mary Davies-Bourne will talk about the geology with all who are interested. Please contact Gillian Pollock on 03 526 60 09 or by email: gillian.pollock@xtra.co.nz. |
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12/14/2009 7:20 AM – 12/31/2009 7:20 AM |
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The TV adaptation of OURS screens on TVNZ6 Freeview Daily |
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The TV adaptation of OURS screens on TVNZ6 Freeview daily at 7.20am from 14th - 31st December.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009 |
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Public discussion on ‘Prospects for Copenhagen & Implications for New Zealand’ |
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Victory Room, Trafalgar Centre |
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As the climate change negotiations enter the critical last 72 hours, Cawthron’s Sustainable Business Group will host a public discussion on 15 December, to discuss the prospects for a robust international agreement and the implications for New Zealand and its emissions trading scheme.
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Monday, January 04, 2010 |
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1/4/2010 12:00 AM – 1/18/2010 12:00 AM |
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Free summer event: Knowledge Swap Karamea |
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Karamea |
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An opportunity to spend the afternoon touring the sustainable systems on properties in Karamea, give a talk on the benefits of laughter, learn to crochet, check out the geology of Karamea, teach a class on tool maintenance, build a composting toilet, a boat, an adobe bread oven... Share your passion and learn a new skill come camping in a beautiful environment bring the children – they are welcome
Come share your knowledge and enthusiasm with others! E mail: Cassandra knowledgeswap@gmail.com ph 021 254 7767 or 037826080 (and leave a message) |
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 |
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10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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Eco-Home & Permaculture Land Use Workshop |
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Todd Valley, Nelson |
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Practical concepts and tips for designing your eco-home and environment
Cost: $95.00 (GST inclusive, includes Tapas lunch) |
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eco volunteer opportunities Volunteers needed for the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary This project is moving into another stage. We have just received the Resource Consent for the pest proof fence. We have heaps of work to do before the fence can be built so we are looking for more volunteers. Two areas where we particularly need support are trapping and the control of invasive weeds. New trap lines have been created to extend the current area to try and bring as much wildlife back into the area as possible before the fence goes in. Trappers need to be reasonably fit and have experience of tramping – the area is quite wild and safety is paramount. Training in the use of traps etc. will be provided. The invasive weed controllers are key to ensuring the construction of the fence. No prior knowledge is needed as training will be provided. Please contact Cherie Johansson on volunteers@sanctuary.org for more information.
Home Garden Coaching Programme - practice gardens wanted We are looking for gardens for our home garden coaches to use in their training. Preferably people brand new to gardening, with properties (rentals are fine) which have little, unsuccessful or no garden established. Low income households preferred. If you have or know of people in this situation who are keen to have a garden but don’t know how to start or are disappointed from having poor results but willing to give it a go again, talk with them about this opportunity and let us know if they are interested. Robina – the Victory Community Garden Coordinator will visit the practice gardens in advance, and meet with the owners before they commit to making their garden available to be developed into an edible home garden. Benefits for Practice Gardeners: • personal hands-on guidance from coach-trainees • their garden designed to be as productive as possible • getting a garden in for spring this year • food on the table for their families in summer • plants and seeds provided at no cost • receiving a set of garden tools (to keep) as a thank you The Role of Practice Gardens & Gardeners Each of these gardens is ‘adopted’ by a 2-3 trainee coaches, who live closest to that particular property. This garden is visited 5 times (every alternate week), for coaches to work alongside the resident and apply the skills they had learnt in the week before - at the same time passing on these skills to the resident. By the end of the course, it is intended that the resident has a fully functioning garden and the skills to maintain it! Training Location Most instructional sessions will happen at Victory Community Centre and Victory Community Garden, with buddy practice sessions at these pre-arranged Practice Gardens. For more information contact Robina McCurdy or Kindra Douglas: vchinfo@victory.school.nz Phone 546 8381
Volunteer wanted for Kiwi conservation club Do you have a passion for our natural world? Do you enjoy working with children, and their parents? Liz, Stephen and Helen are looking for someone to help them with the local branch of the Kiwi Conservation Club, the junior section of Forest & Bird. KCC has been operating in Nelson more than 20 years and is supported by Forest & Bird nationally and locally. While you will be a volunteer, what you will get in return is immeasureable satisfaction from working with potential environmental activists, scientists and leaders - these children are the future. If you think you have something to offer and want to know more, contact Liz ph: 548 5026 or swynne@slingshot.co.nz or Helen ph: 521 1148 or maccam@ts.co.nz.
other stuff Keep up to date with the happenings in Copenhagen! The Conference Copenhagen just started – and we are all hoping for a binding target! You might have noticed that a number of Nelson youths are going to Denmark to attend. They will keep us up to date! Brittany Packer reports daily on the website www.youthdelegation.org.nz and you can join the newsletter of the youth delegation there. Travis Millis reports his experiences on http://blog.unicef.org.nz/author/travis-mills/
NEC is now on Facebook! We are now represented in the world’s most popular social network! We are providing the latest news and pictures there, so be always up to date: become a fan of us! Visit us here: http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Nelson-Environment-Centre-NEC/200927206802?ref=nf
Nelson Farmers Market is moving! From Wednesday 16 December we have a new location at Fashion Island. Our new, central city location will make it easier for people to visit our market to Taste, Buy and Enjoy a showcase of regional produce and food products, and have a chat to our local growers. Market days for the festive season Wed 16, 23, 30 December, then back to Fridays from 8 January 2010. All markets are from 3-6pm Contact Market Manager: Joanna Rankin, 03 546 5379 www.nelsonfarmersmarket.co.nz
Call for bike racks on buses NZTA is currently considering a rule change to enable bike racks to be installed on the front of buses. This could make cycling an attractive option for more individuals if you could for example catch the bus to work and cycle home. Nice way to avoid the current head winds or the hills. Our bus service across the district is very limited but his may well change in the future so you could take the time to flick an email to info@nzta.govt.nz and say you support section 7.1 (3) of the Draft Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2009 Rule 10005 to allow bike racks on the front of buses.
Carpooling website available now TDC has developed a carpooling website which is now ready and they are hoping that you will participate in a district wide campaign to encourage people to carpool for regular and casual rides, by organising your rides through the Jayride website. Its free and really easy to use and Tasman District Council has added a link to it to include the towns in Tasman District. Carpooling is the self help version of public transport in a district that has minimal public transport, made up of small scattered towns, and with enough people who are neighbourly and able to share their vehicles with others. You don’t have to have a car to use the Carpool, and people who want to be always the passenger can come to an arrangement with the driver where they make a voluntary contribution to the petrol costs, of about $1/10km. 5 great reasons to carpool: 1. Reduce your fuel costs 2. Less driving stress 3. Help reduce traffic congestion 4. Get to know people who live or work near you 5. Be environmentally friendly Go to www.tasman.govt.nz today to see what rides are available, to list a ride or join a ride.
Do You Need Some Xmas Cards?
Nelson Environment Centre is selling Xmas cards as a fundraiser. The cards have a great photo provided by Daniel Allen of the Nelson lighthouse, Boulder bank and mountains, and they are printed on recycled paper. We give the cards for a donation of $2. If you would like to buy some please come to NEC, 215 Akersten Street Mon-Thurs.
A new way to cafe - produce in exchange for drinks
Victory Garden Café is accepting produce in exchange for drink credits: “Our nod to the green dollar system, we've had great success serving up local, seasonal food made with the best from local gardens. It's also been a great way to network with local gardeners and a fantastic conversation starter for customers while they're hanging out in the cafe.”
Ash is having a blast coming up with Springtime recipes-lots of options for vegetarians and those that are gluten and dairy free. The Garden Café is happy to pack up a picnic for you to have in Victory Square using your reusable containers or ours. They also have compostable takeaway containers if you'd rather.
You find Victrory Garden Café at 143 Toi Toi Street in Victory Square, just opposite the vege shop. You can call them on 548-0965.
Friends of Flora Return of the Kiwi project After 9 years of predator control in the Mt Arthur area, stoat numbers are now among the lowest in the country and the controlled area is expanding in 2010 to 10,000 hectares (of a total of 50,000 hectares nationally available for kiwi re-location). After the success of re-introducing Blue Duck (whio) into the Flora Stream, the Kiwi Recovery Group, DOC and the local Iwi have given Friends of Flora the green light to re-introduce the Great Spotted Kiwi (roroa) into the area. (See more details in the attached newsletter or the fof website). We all look up to Mt Arthur, visit it and send guests up there, wouldn't it be wonderful to know that the kiwis are back and that you have helped? We need your help - this project involves helicopters and specialist dog teams and we need to raise $24000 by 1 December this year, and up to $72000 more over the next 2 years. Friends of Flora is a volunteer group with charity status, this is the first time it has come to the local community for major fundraising help. • We will be at Motueka Market on Sundays • We have Christmas Cards, Gift Cards and cuddly kiwi for sale • You can sponsor Des on his 1250km fundraising walk the length of South Island "a long walk to save the kiwi" • You can make a donation by cheque or credit card • You can help us as a fundraiser Full information on how to SUPPORT US is on our website www.fof.org.nz - or just contact Peter or Clare of The Resurgence and we can tell you more.
Used A4 paper needed (desperately!!) at Nelson Environment Centre NEC reuses A4 paper that has only been used one side. We’ve run out of our stocks. If anyone has any available please contact Elizabeth on 03 545 9176 or email to info@nec.org.nz.
We’d still welcome your feedback on the new design of EcoEvents or possible problems. Just reply with “design of EcoEvents” in the subject line. If there are any Environmental events or “happenings” coming up in your region then send us an email with “For Eco-Events” in the subject line by and give us the details. Please remember the deadline, which is friday 5:00 PM before the issue is sent out. If you would like to be removed from the mailing list, please reply with “Unsubscribe” in the subject line. If you would like to receive Eco-Events weekly, please reply with “Subscribe” in the subject line. If you know anyone who might want to be added to the mailing list please forward this email to them. Nelson Environment Centre PO Box 5007 Port Nelson, NELSON 7043 Visit us at: 215 Akersten Street, The Port, Nelson Email: info@nec.org.nz Ph: 03 545 9176 |
