MIX AND MINGLE WITH CRAIG POTTON AT CREATIVE WAIKATO

Thursday 5th November 1pm

Come and meet one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most renowned environmental photographers. Be inspired by his mastery and his ability to convey the wonders of our world...and lift our hearts!

This Thursday 1pm at Creative Waikato, 131 Alexandra St, next to Mr Miltons. Stay a while a view the beauty in the Conservation Week art exhibition - Ko au te whenua, ko te whenua ko au

MOVIE NIGHT PLANETARY

7pm Friday 6 November at Creative Waikato, 131 Alexandra St

$10 per ticket but free for all the hardworking volunteers in the environment sector.

Come along to this awe inspiring movie. You will be challenged and inspired.

PLANETARY asks us to rethink who we really are, to reconsider our relationship with ourselves, each other and the world around us - to remember that: we are PLANETARY. In a stunning visual exploration, the film interweaves imagery from NASA Apollo missions with visions of the Milky Way, Buddhist monasteries in the Himalayas, and the cacophonous sounds of downtown Tokyo and Manhattan, with intimate interviews from renowned experts including astronauts Ron Garan and Mae Jemison , celebrated environmentalist Bill McKibben, National Book Award winner Barry Lopez, to anthropologist Wade Davis, and Head of the Tibetan Buddhist Kagyu school. They shed new light on the ways our worldview is profoundly affecting life on our planet.

Please RSVP To Jan    admin@envirocentre.org.nz

NOT FOR PROFIT EVENT DEVELOPMENT ROLE AT WAIKATO ENVIRONMENT CENTRE

The Waikato Environment Centre is looking for an innovative and passionate event manager to help develop, and run fundraising/gala events for Kaivolution Food Rescue.

See details attached

Not for Profit Event Development Role.pdf

WAIKATO BOTANICAL SOCIETY FIELD TRIPS EARLY 2016

Please make a note in your diary

January 30, 2016 January 31, 2016

Mt Whareorino & Waikawau Beach Headland

Leader : Thomas Emmitt

20th February 2016

Whakamarama Wetlands (combined with Rotorua Bot Soc)

Leader : Kerry Jones

12th March 2016

Hebe Speciosa Site : North of Aotea Harbour

Leader : Mike Paviour

VOLUNTEER REQUEST

Subject: VOLUNTEERS FOR PLANTING DAY

I'm a PhD student at the University of Auckland working in collaboration with Plant & Food Research. This coming summer I am setting up an experiment to determine the pollination effectiveness of insect pollinators in different combinations.

I am looking for volunteers to help with potting up plants over several days in November and December. All the planting will be done at Plant & Food Research Ruakura.

Jamie

Please contact Jamie  <jamie.stavert@gmail.com>

Just Employment Waist High Planters FOR SALE

These boxes are the work of men engaged in Just Employment, an aspect of Anglican Action’s Re integration Programme that journeys beside men reintegrating back into the community. Employment is an essential element of this.

Just Employment has developed several initiatives to create employment. These waist high planters are one such initiative.

They are made predominately from untreated pellets which can be picked up free around the city. Each planter box is slightly different from another as they are not mass produced. Planters can vary in height and can be ordered at a height suitable for you.

The cost of the planter is in the labour, as we pay an hourly rate, with a small transport component. Our commitment is to increase the hourly rate we pay to the living wage within two years.

A purchase of one of these planters is a Just purchase for; the environment, paid employment, a tax contribution and a better hourly rate.

Contact Nettie Holm

nettie@anglicanaction.org.nz

Just Employment Anglican Action

Ph 07 856 5820  021 7111 26

WAIKATO WOMEN’S REFUGE

TE WHAKARURUHAU CALL FOR HELP

Our goal is to complete our half finished safe house ready to accommodate five women and up to ten children by Christmas. Can you forward this email onto any of your friends or contacts that you think may be able to assist us?

We really appreciate you helping us get the word out.

Community Safe House Build coming up 2-13 November 2015.

We need help in two ways:

Donate time: We are rounding up both retired and skilled tradespeople as well as non-skilled volunteers to help out during the Community Safe House Build project between 2-13 November. For more information and to sign up to help online visit www.roundingup.co.nz .

Volunteering just a few hours of your time, along with others in our community, will make a lifetime of difference to the families supported by Waikato Women’s Refuge.

Donate goods: To make the safe house a home we need new or lightly used donated items including beds and bedroom furnishings, laundry machine, vacuum cleaners, all kitchen items, lounge furniture, bathroom furnishings, meeting room table, whiteboard, computers, TV, office furniture, printer and more. Please phone 07 855 156907 855 1569 if you can donate anything.

About Waikato Women’s Refuge Te Whakaruruhau

Waikato Women’s Refuge is New Zealand’s largest refuge and the only refuge in the country that operates a 24/7 support service. In Hamilton city alone, our staff assist between 85-100 women and their children every week. Waikato Women’s Refuge’s sixth safe house was moved onto it's site last year. It was generously donated by Braemar Hospital and is the former Salvation Army's The Nest home. We have had some lovely support by trades people and sponsors in the community to get the house reconfigured to how it is now and need some further support from our community and friends to get this completed before Christmas.

Thank you for your support for the refuge that you have given us to date, we really do appreciate your kindness. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to know more.

Ruahine Albert QSM

Chief Executive Officer

Te Whakaruruhau 2013 Incorporated

TRAVEL CHOICES 7pm to 8.30pm Thursday 5 November

At the Waikato Environment Centre

Do you need to escape the car habit? Come down to the environment centre join a discussion about why we need to simplify, slow down and ponder alternatives to fossil fuel powered transport. We also have representatives from Hamilton Biking Network encouraging us to get on our bikes and consider:

• Cycle commuting: Summer is coming and it’s a great time to start cycling to work, to the shops, cafes, parks … whatever works for you. Join a discussion about cycling around town & time for questions to some experienced commuters.

• Cycle holidays: Inspiring examples of holidays without a car – trips with bicycles and combining bicycle use with buses and trains in New Zealand.

So come on down, the kettle will be on!

Please RSVP Tania at: tania@envirocentre.co.nz

IT'S CELEBRATION TIME 

FREE NIBBLES, DRINKS, MUSIC AND FUN -

              CONSERVATION WEEK 2015 

Starting with Monday November 2nd : 6pm Art Exhibition Opening

at Creative Waikato, 131 Alexandra Street, Hamilton

An art exhibition opening night like no other - pure entertainment and fun! Come and celebrate all the volunteers who give their time so passionately to caring for our Earth. Enjoy the talent and inspiration offered by our local artists and immerse yourself in a fun filled evening! With music, poetry, food, drinks and a diversity of art...you know you've just got be there!

Give Jan a bell or a note and let her know you're coming - admin@envirocentre.org.nz, 07 839 445207 839 4452. Let's celebrate!!

BANNER MAKERS AND ART SUPPLIES NEEDED!

Calling all paint test pots (bright colours are best!), old corflute signs and sturdy sticks!! If you have these and can donate to our the community banner making workshops please bring them in to the Waikato Environment Centre - 242 Peachgrove Rd, Hamilton.

ENDERLEYSTRONG SHOWCASE and BBQ Friday 30th October 3.30

Over the last little while, Enderley Park cannot seem to catch a break with the break ins! So as a studio we are going to celebrate with a (very short notice) showcase

We are looking at smashing out some projects this week with a positive messages like "Whanau look after everyone - let's look after our community #enderleystrong"

Our aim is to really express "What can we do", and "It's our community, so we need to be responsible" through the best way we know how, Media making !!

I dont think it is going to affect those who are doing the breaking in so much, but if we can affect the kids who know them and who might be able to influence them, that is a huge result. Community transformation, one small bit at a time. Boom!

FRIENDS OF WAIWHAKAREKE

Our next working bee is:

Saturday 31 October 2015 - We will be weeding and /or releasing plants. The weeding will involve walking through previous plantings and pulling out seedling such as blackberry and gorse.

9am - midday

Meet in the car park on Brymer Road opposite the zoo.

Best to bring gloves and wear gumboots in case we're working in wet areas. And most importantly morning tea.

Look forward to seeing you on Saturday morning. Much appreciated

Cheers Moira Co-convenor of Friends of Waiwhakareke

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GREEN FINGERS AND OR ENTHUSIASM NEEDED

Do you have green fingers or are you a novice who would you like to get involved in gardening?

Hamilton Homeless Trust needs your help to establish a community garden. We are looking for volunteers to develop a productive garden that exemplifies sustainable food production. As well as growing produce to be used at our food servings, we desire our garden to be an educational and therapeutic retreat to volunteers and patrons, as connecting with nature is proven to be positive for mental health and well-being.

We will be holding a planting day to start to transform a piece of grassy land into a bountiful vegetable garden on Sunday 1 November from 10 and until 2pm. We already have some raised beds ready and seedling coming along in trays which will be ready for planting out. It will also be a great opportunity for like-minded people to meet one another over a good cause. Please bring a spade, trowel or other equipment if you have (we will have some spares). If you can bring a plate for a shared lunch it would be great - it won’t be all work; this is a social event too!

Previous gardening experience is not required!

The land is on Kaipaki Road in Ohaupo so a short drive out of Hamilton. For that reason it would be good if we could coordinate car-sharing on the day.

If you think that you could spare some time to get involved please contact Camilla in 0223410643 or email hamiltonhomelesstrust@gmail.com

WAIKATO BOTANICAL SOCIETY THREATED PLANT GARDEN

Spring has arrived, and it is time for a Spring clean weeding in the threatened plant garden.

I've set the date for Saturday the 31st of October at 10 am.

Meet outside the link between E and F block, accessed from Hillcrest Road via Gate 8.

Please bring garden gloves and tools for weeding if wanted.

Any questions can be sent to me on 027 3316 320027 3316 320, or kkramerwalter@gmail.com

WATER USE         

Our next Future Living Conversation is on 29 October 7pm to 8.30 at the Environment Centre

Water is NOT free in the Waikato. Find out what we pay for and why we still need to change our behaviour.

This conversation is a real eyeopener about an everyday commodity we cant take for granted! Find out where our water comes from and where it goes and what happens inbetween.

Sarah and Sally from Hamilton City Council will discuss water use, conservation and treatment. Di from Make will share why she avoids certain chemicals in her body-care and home cleaning products and then teach us how to make our own cleaners.

Save money and keep the water pure!

Please RSVP to Tania  tania@envirocentre.org.nz 

See you Thursday evening.

(There is parking at the back of the centre)

Come along to learn about Energy and Technology at Module 10 of the Modular Permaculture Design Certificate

When: Saturday 31 October 201 5; 9am–5pm

Where: Ruapuke

Tutor: Simon Thomson

Fee: Casual participants are welcome to attend modules of their choice at $135 per module.

To register email: permaculture@envirocentre.org.nz

This module will include the following topics:

• Nature and types of energy.

• Energy analysis, efficiency and life-cycle of energy.

• Examples of appropriate technologies (high tech & low tech solutions).

• Transport & energy alternatives.

• Energy storage; site specific and community based systems.

• The 4Rs – reduce, reuse, recycle & repair.

To register or to learn more about the Modular Permaculture Design Certificate please contact us:

Hamilton Permaculture, Waikato Environment Centre, 242 Peachgrove Road, Hamilton T. 839 4452

TE WHARE O TE ATA SPRING SUMMER 2015 NEWSLETTER

Please find the latested newsletter attached

Fairfie3dSpring Summer 2015 newsletter.pdf

LARGE WOVEN WEED COMPOSTING BAGS

Please see information attached for all you gully care groups and restoration workers

weed bag flyier V3.pdf

Weed Composting Bags.pdf

A MESSAGE FROM RIGHT CHOICE LIVE MILK

Please follow the link before and take a couple of minutes to sign the petition. Please also SHARE the petition with as many people as possible. We need this to go VIRAL in under a week as time is running out.

https://www.change.org/p/hon-jo-goodhew-mp-new-zealand-minister-for-food-safety-allow-the-use-of-delivery-contractors-and-collection-points-for-raw-milk-distribution

Future Living Conversation on Energy Use

22 Oct 7pm to 8.30 pm at the Waikato Environment Centre

Were you shocked by your winter power bills?

Want to reduce the cost but still keep warm.

You need to come along to this workshop!

Find out about energy savers that that cost NOTHING.

Discuss some simple low cost energy saving investments.

Meet Joc from Eco Insulation and get some sensible answers about insulating your house.

Please RSVP to Tania    tania@envirocentre.org.nz

Waikato Climate Action - join in the fun - something for everyone!!

Give A Little for Kaivolution

Our first Kaivolution van has maxed out and we need another van and van driver to ensure that we can rescue all the good food that is available before it goes to the landfill.

With 60,000 kilos of food rescued since Kaivolutions inception in October last year, food donations are coming in thick and fast.Donations of food are also likely to increase in the spring when there is an abundance of delicious Waikato fruits and vegetables. Lots of food will be available for rescue right before the holiday period and we need another van so that we can collect it and redistribute it to those in need.

Another Kaivolution van and van driver will ensure that more good food is rescued. Rather than being discarded to landfill, all the food that Kaivolution rescues will feed those in need.

Click here to donate

Register Today for Healthy Rivers/ Wai Ora Open Stakeholder Workshop 

Living Streets' Sunday strolls is happening this weekend

October 18, 2pm, starting at the Grandview Rd end of Western Heights Ave. Park in Western Heights Ave at the Grandview Rd end. The map is pasted below orJudy will also have copies with her on the day. Note from Judy - "please excuse the small twitch on the map in the middle of Smyth's Plantation - my fault entirely; the path just goes through in a nice smooth curve!" Contact Judy McDonald for more infromation -judy.c.mcdonald@gmail.com

 

Door Knocking for Our Future - it's the least we can do!

The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP21, will be held in Paris from November 30 to December 11.  In recognition of how critical this event is for the future, Waikato Climate Action has organised a door knocking campaign to let people know how they can engage with this issue.  Waikato Climate Acion also has events planned like the Waikato People’s Climate March (29th of Nov), banner making workshops and The Greatest Climate Show on Earth (see below). WCA has a petition people can sign or they can offer to volunteer.

The door knocking campaign is this Saturday afternoon.  Door knockers will have training and will work in pairs supported by trained climate activists. You don’t need to have any expertise; you just need to care about the future of the planet and its people. If you are able to help, send a text to Julie 021 042 2812 to say you can come and turn up at The Meteor Theatre at the bottom of Victoria St at 1.00pm this Saturday 17 October. Your help is urgently needed. If you can spare a few hours, please come.

Here is the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1699385400296779/

The Greatest Climate Show on Earth - an event not to miss!

There is growing awareness and concern about climate change and how it will affect our various local communities.There is a feeling that perhaps we as individuals and groups could be doing something about it but what would that something be?  Should we be encouraging our government to make a stronger commitment in Paris later this year? What difference will it make?

It’s hard to get information that is understandable and relevant to us in New Zealand and the Waikato. To answer some of these questions we present -

The Greatest Climate Show on Earth

Conversations with Jim Salinger, Jeanette Fitzsimons, Al Gillespie, Linda Te Aho and Iain White.

Tuesday, November 10^th 7pm. Bill Gallagher Events Room One, WINTEC, Hamilton

Book here now! $5 unwaged, $10 waged, $20 flush.