ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday 13th October 5.30pm

 

FURTHER DETAIL ATTACHED Please RSVP by 9th October

Parking and entry at rear

 

Te Whangai is having an End of Season Plant Sale and Open Day this weekend (Flyer attached). We have huge sales on all stock! Come along and meet the team and grab yourself bargain. For more information or bulk orders please contact me

John Walter

Enterprise Development Manager

Te Whangai Trust

Employment Assessment Centre

 

Native Plant Nursery

Charitable Trust

Cell ph. 021 952659

www.tewhangai.com

 

UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO CEREL Twilight Seminar,

21 September 2015, 4.30-6.30pm

New Zealand’s natural world is internationally renowned, but it is under significant threat from pests, climate change and the direct impacts of development activities such as farming, urbanisation and resource ex¬traction. Biodiversity decline continues; undue numbers of species of plants, birds and animals are vulnerable or endangered.

The speakers will address the need for strategic change and specific practical action. They will analyze particular innovative tools and approaches, and the special challenge of complex environments such as the coastal marine area.

See attachment

WAIKATO BIODIVERSITY PRESS RELEASE

Forum Day for local songsters

The organisers of the Waikato Biodiversity Forum, being held at Ngatira marae on the 31st October, are pleased to announce that Dame Malvina Major will be attending the event in her capacity as Patron of the Kōkako Recovery Group.

Moira Cursey, Forum coordinator, said that is wonderful that Dame Malvina is lending her support to the Mokaihaha Kōkako Recovery project, which involves the conservation of one of New Zealand’s leading avian songsters.

Few people know where Mokaihaha Ecological Area is, let along that it contains one of Department of Conservation’s top-rated kōkako populations in the North Island. Public access to this 2000ha South Waikato gem, just minutes east of Tokoroa, is limited through forestry operations in adjoining areas, but this may all change in the near future. To start this process, the Waikato Biodiversity Forum is running this day at the end of October to create awareness of this special place and its beautiful inhabitants, in conjunction with other members of a newly formed Mokaihaha Kōkako Recovery Group. The group is comprised of representation from local iwi, community groups, businesses and councils.

Kōkako became endangered throughout the North Island in recent years, through loss of habitat and the arrival of possums, rats and mustelids. But after a great deal of advocacy activity and pest control by groups and agencies, are thought to be recovering with over 1000 pairs in 2014.

A recent census to determine kōkako numbers in the area by Department of Conservation, principally in the 850 ha block previously under pest control, has confirmed a stable resident population. They were pleased to find that there are still at least 108 birds in the area, including over 40 pairs, despite a number of years with no pest control, and are hoping that this number will be increased by reducing animal predator populations in the area this breeding season. This population is particularly significant being genetically distinct, and so potentially will be important for increasing genetic diversity in other populations elsewhere.

The project is an exciting one for the local community, with potential for the public to experience the thrill of seeing these beautiful grey, blue and black birds, hearing their haunting long organ-like notes, and experiencing a walk through a large surviving block of native forest. It will also provide future opportunities for employment, commercial activities and tourism, through putting in walking tracks and providing information and interpretation.

Mokaihaha Forum Day (Free event): Ngatira Marae on Saturday 31 October.

To register your attendance please:

Email your details to Moira at m.cursey@xtra.co.nz

or phone Moira with your details on 027 222 3791 or 0800246348 by Friday 16th October.

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Karioi Maunga ki te Moana is preparing to deploy another 300 stoat traps on the mountain, and we need your help! Either as an individual volunteer, or perhaps your school or group is looking for a team-building activity or a physical challenge. Work together to protect our biodiversity and see the vistas from Karioi Maunga!

Trap checking working bee @ Kristel’s house – Checking function of new traps. No tramping involved! Lunch/afternoon tea provided.

Weds Oct 14th 9am - 12 noon

AND

Saturday Oct 17th 12pm - 3pm

Trap Deployment @ Karioi maunga – Volunteers will each carry one DOC 200 double-set trap up the mountain, so good fitness level is required. Working in teams, so sign-up as a group or individual. A great way to see a new face of Karioi if you’ve been up before! Expect to be busy for most of the day 8am - 3pm-ish.

Sunday November 8th

Sunday November 22nd

More dates to be set, including weekdays.

Traverse-line trapping - ongoing monthly - Seeking volunteers to check the Karioi Traverse line (main DOC walkway) - track from Ruapuke to halfway across the mountain (over the summit). 25 traps, takes around 4 - 5 hours. Must be done in pairs or small groups. Get in touch if you want to check this line as a regular volunteer or a one-off with your group.

Please enquire or register with Bexie: wordsbybexie@gmail.com or 0211634644

 

CAMBRIDGE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CYCLING RESEARCH

The Behavioural Science team at Opus Research Wellington is looking for participants for an upcoming cycling study (September 19th, back-up rain day on the 20th) which involves observing cyclist and driver behaviours in a natural context. This research will be used to help improve cycling-driver interactions and cyclist safety.

To participate, you need to:

· Be able to travel to Roto-o-rangi Road, Cambridge (Waipapa District).

· Be willing and fit enough to ride a bicycle on a flat, 8km course multiple times (with lots of breaks).

· If riding your own bicycle, be willing to have a measuring device attached to your bicycle (just like a carrier bag).

· If you don't think your bike would be suitable, be okay with using one of the bikes that we will have on site.

· Be available for up to 8 hours on the day (or 4 hours if you would prefer to come along for half the day).

· Provide a contact phone number so we can confirm details with you closer to the time

We very much appreciate all our participants and will give each a $50 voucher (or $30 for half a day) as a token of our appreciation. If interested, contact me directly by email (Jovana.balanovic@opus.co.nz) or phone (04-587-0630).

Many thanks,

The Opus Research Team

 

REWILD YOURSELF

I am hosting a 3 day retreat in November; time away to connect with nature and get off that screen ;-)

Suitable for humans of all descriptions. As it is a prelaunch event for a new enterprise, it is discounted, and places are limited.

Please circulate the attached to anyone who you think may be interested.

Hey, even let me know what you think! Liana Stupples

021 154 6034

 

INVITATION - An Evening with Ruud Kleinpaste - Weds 23 Sept in TAUPO

- 'Bugs in the System - Connecting Kids with Nature in the Age of Technology'

CALL OUT FOR MEMBERSHIP TUI 2000

If you want to be a member of Tui 2000 (and no pressure!!) the subs are due and have been kept at $10 for this financial year. There are a couple of options to pay. Thanks to those who have paid already and we value and appreciate your help with the Park even if you don't choose to be a member of Tui 2000 Inc.

1. Send a cheque to me at the 31 Fresian Place Hamilton 3200

2. Pay online into the Tui 2000 account 03 1555 0075967 00

Make sure you put your last name and the word "sub" as a reference.

Thanks everyone Cheers Moira

PLANTING DAYS AT LAKES BETWEEN HAMILTON &

TE AWAMUTU

All welcome and help gratefully received

Please see attachments

Lake Ruatuna Planting Day Flyer- Sept 2015- Final.pdf

 

HAMILTON CENTRAL LIBRARY CHINESE LANGUAGE WEEK

The Hamilton Central Library will be having two events in recognition of our large Chinese community and to also help promote Chinese language week.

The first event is a presentation and display by traveling traditional Chinese artist Deyu Cheng. There will be a display of his work and the public will be given the opportunity to hear Cheng speak about his artwork. This event will be held on Level One of the Central Library on the 15th of September 2015 from 10:30 – 11:30am.

We have also been given the opportunity to hold a calligraphy workshop by the Hamilton Golden Arts Society for the public to join in. This event will also take place at the Hamilton Central Library on Level One at 10:30- 11:30am. The public will be able to write their names and a Chinese blessing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUSTAINABLE LIVING CONVERSATIONS: FOOD

This  Wednesday, 16th September from 7pm - 8.30pm at the Waikato Environment Centre we will holding the Sustainable Living Conversation about FOOD. You're all very welcome to join us!

Food glorious food.

Essential for life, health and enjoyment but is our food as wholesome as we would like to believe? Our food choices impact our health and the health of the environment. So how can we make the best choices when there are so many pressures such as time, advertising, cost, skills and even our culture. Come along to our conversation and we will discuss this and some fun healthy food possibilities. Camilla from Oooby will be there to help us engage with this important topic. There will be some taste testing too. What a good way to finish off our last conversation in this series!

Just RSVP and come on down! tania@envirocentre.org.nz

(There is parking at the back)

FRUIT GROWING IN CITIES

Thursday September 17th, 7 pm at the Waikato Environment Centre.

Maxine Fraser presents innovative ideas for growing fruit in cities: your backyard or open spaces like your local school, retirement homes, churches.

Please RSVP to this popular workshop, we have a few places still open

Register now with Jan: admin@envirocentre.org.nz

 

 

 

 

PUKEMOKEMOKE WORKING BEE

19th SEPTEMBER 1pm

A reminder that the September working bee at Pukemokemoke will go ahead at 1pm as usual. I will be away but you will be in good hands with Harpal, Fred and Daniel likely to be there. Work will include some planting up the hill but mainly working on privet regrowth. A couple of backpack sprayers would be useful and Bob if you had your drench gun available for glyphosate that would be very useful. A slasher and bush knife for cutting a nick in larger privet would also be useful as would a couple of loppers.

Have a great day, Warwick

WAIKATO BIODIVERSITY FORUM INVITATION SATURDAY 31st OCTOBER 9am to 3.30PM

Join us for the next Waikato Biodiversity Forum

Saturday 31st October at Ngatira Marae, Ngatira Rd, off SH1, Lichfield 9am - 3.30pm

Mokaihaha Kōkako Recovery Project

Iwi stories

Kōkako census info

Biology of kōkako

Kōkako translocation

Bus trip to visit the Mokaihaha reserve with local iwi and kōkako experts

Learn about kōkako, this exciting project and opportunities to be involved Free event Lunch provided

To register your attendance please:

Email your details to Moira at  m.cursey@xtra.co.nz or phone Moira with your details on 027 222 3791 or 0800246348

Please register by Friday 16th October 2015

WOOL CARPET AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER

A house lot of wool carpet will be available in November

please phone Mary 854 0802 if you are interested

YATES SPRING VEGIE GROWING CHALLENGE 2015

Hi my name is Grace and I am 9 and live in Hamilton and go to Rototuna Primary School .

I am very proud to be the 2015 Yates Vegie Growing Challenge Kids Ambassador.

Part of My roll is to be able to invite you to Grow your own fun and enter the

 Yates Spring Vegie Growing Challenge 2015

It is open to individuals of all ages as well as school Gardens all the information you need to enter is in this link

http://www.yates.co.nz/vegie-challenge/2015

Prize Categories:

• Best individual gardener, adult – $500 cash (via cheque) and $500 worth of Yates products

• Best individual gardener, children – $500 cash (via cheque) and $500 worth of Yates products

• Best community garden – $500 cash (via cheque) and $500 worth of Yates products

• Best school garden – $500 cash (via cheque) and $500 worth of Yates products

Runners Up Prizes for

• Best use of Yates products

• Most helpful and informative blog

• Best “failed” attempt at growing vegies

+ Lots of prizes throughout the challenge!

can I please ask you to help me by sending this Email around your work place, to friends ,schools, rest homes and on to any one in New Zealand who would be keen to find out about this Yates competition

feel free to copy and paste on facebook

I love Growing things and helping get others to join in

I am very lucky to have my own Facebook page Called Growing THEM BIG in New Zealand with Grace. to find out more about me have a look

https://www.facebook.com/GrowingThemBigInNewZealandWithGrace 

Thanks So much Grace Lusty

 

OCTOBER IS SAVE KIWI MONTH

and we'd love you to get involved by joining in with the Great Kiwi Morning Tea to raise funds to protect kiwi.

Why kiwi need your help

In unmanaged areas, we are losing up to three kiwi every single day. If we did nothing, they could be gone from the wild within a couple of generations. That means that by the time our children become grandparents, they could be telling their grandchildren stories about kiwi that begin 'Once upon a time...' but do not end happily ever after.

We need to make sure that we're doing what we can right now to ensure that the kiwi that we have left survive. And more than that, we need to create an environment where they can thrive.

The good news is that there are people working hard up and down the country to make this happen. They just need our help to keep going.

What's the Great Kiwi Morning Tea?

We're asking New Zealanders to get together on Friday 16th October and hold a Great Kiwi Morning Tea to raise funds for kiwi. We'd love you to get involved. You could organise an event for friends and family, or hold a morning tea at work. We're also asking schools to hold a morning tea so if you're involved with any schools, please speak to them about taking part too!

Of course, we understand that Friday 16th may not work for everyone so if another date works better for you, that's fine. And if you'd rather organise a Saturday afternoon barbeque, an evening cocktail party or another type of fundraising event instead of a morning tea, that's absolutely fine too.

The most important thing is to get involved if you can and help raise money to protect our precious national icon.

Fundraise and win a fantastic Nestlé Hamper!

We've got a fantastic hamper, kindly donated by Nestlé, to give away to our top fundraiser so make sure you promote your event well and encourage people to be as generous as they can.

We also have a Nestlé hamper to give away for the best picture of a Great Kiwi Morning Tea. So, get creative and have fun!

Register now! https://www.kiwisforkiwi.org/greatkiwimorningtea/register/

All you need to do is fill in the form online to register, download your fundraising resources materials from the website and get planning.

If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to contact me, either at sarah@kiwisforkiwi.org or on 09 307 4843.

Thank you so much for your support.

Best regards, Sarah

TWO COMMUNITY TRUSTEE VACANCIES ON THE MAUNGATAUTARI ECOLOGICAL ISLAND TRUST BOARD

Details attached

WESTON A PRICE ORGANIC BUTCHERY AND VOLARE BAKERY TOUR SAT 26th September.

The tours will start at 1.30 and will be half and hour in each of the butchery and bakery.

Numbers are limited to 20 with 10 visiting each venue at a time. Cost is $10 to be paid in advance and may include a take home sausage.. Unfortunately Volare will not have started baking for the day so there will not be a lot of baking to see but I'm sure it will be interesting never the less.

If you wish to reserve a spot please let me know ASAP as there are very limited spaces.

wapfhamilton@gmail.com

Marea Smith.

 

THE WASTE MINIMISATION FUND IS NOW OPEN

If you’ve got a great idea for reducing waste, from next week Hamilton City Council is offering a share of a $50,000 government fund to help get that idea off the ground.

The Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund allocates $50,000 annually from the Government’s national waste levy to fund

Find Link Attached and Best of Luck!

http://www.hamilton.govt.nz/our-council/news/Pages/default.aspx?newsItem=4090

 

 

ADVANCED PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE

I’m reaching out today to let you know about the Advanced Permaculture Design weekend we are sponsoring here in Tauranga, led by Dan Palmer.

 

If you know of anyone with their PDC who might be interested, would you please pass this along? We have two spots remaining which I would love not to go to waste.

http://www.plentypermaculture.co.nz/event/advanced-permaculture-design/

We look forward to meeting you one day!

Catherine Dunton-McLeod

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Wednesday, 9 September from 7pm - 8.30pm at the Waikato Environment Centre we will holding the Sustainable Living Conversation about Resilience. You're all very welcome to join us!

Come on down, the kettle will be on!

Resilience is the capacity to adapt successfully in the face of threats or disaster. Learn how to prepare for civil emergencies and how communities can work together to plan for stability.

Community Constable Craig Taylor will introduce us to some great community initiatives that are happening right here in our neighbourhood. Clementine from Waikato TimeBank will showcase the Waikato Time Bank and its role in promoting community resilience.

 

Please RSVP to    tania@envirocentre.org.nz

 

 

WAIKATO ENVIRONMENT CENTRE WORKSHOP:

FRUIT GROWING IN CITIES

Thursday September 17th, 7 pm at the Waikato Environment Centre.

Please RSVP to this popular workshop  as numbers will be limited

Maxine Fraser presents innovative ideas for growing fruit in cities: your backyard or open spaces like your local school, retirement homes, churches.

Register now with Jan:     admin@envirocentre.org.nz

 

RED CROSS BOOK FAIR

The annual fundraising event for the Red Cross Book Fair coming up on 4-6 September at the Te Rapa Racecourse. I know it falls just outside of Book Month but I thought it may be of interest. We have well over 60,000 well sorted books this year, all looking for new homes.

Friday 4 September, 9am – 7pm

Saturday 5 September, 10am – 5pm

Sunday 6 September, 10am – 4pm

Venue: Te Rapa Racecourse, off Garnet Ave, Hamilton.

FORAGING FOR EDIBLE WEEDS - GREEN SMOOTHIE WORKSHOP

Following on from our very successful bone broth and foraging chapter meeting with Neena and Belinda some of you may be interested in the attached Foraging for Edible Weeds - Green Smoothie Workshop run by Julia Sich on Sunday 13th September 11-2pm $40.

For more information on how to register email info@juliaedibleweeds.com

see attached

COOKING ON A BUDGET

Wednesday Mornings 10am to 12 at Riverlea Theatre

Get back to basics and make Yummy meal

See attached

 

AUTISM NEW ZEALAND- YOUTH GROUP FOR PEOPLE WITH AS

Thursday 24th September. 6pm to 7pm

 Youths aged between 13-25

DRAFT CONCEPT PLANS TE MANATU PARK & MANGAITI PARK

From the suggestions received, draft concept plans have been developed.

We would like to receive your feedback on these draft plans.

You can view the draft plans and provide feedback on online at

Alternatively, we are holding two drop-in sessions; where you can view the plans, talk to Council staff and provide feedback:

www.hamilton.govt.nz/parksplans.

Where: Chapel Hill Community Church auditorium, 2 Cate Road

When: Wednesday, 9 September 4.30 – 6.30pm

Saturday, 12 September 2 – 4pm

Feedback closes on 20 September 2015.

Your comments will inform any changes to the draft concept plans before they are presented to Council for discussion. The concept plans will be incorporated into future reviews of Council’s parks management plans.

If you have any questions about the consultation or the project, please contact

Renee McMillan

Team Leader Planning and Assets | Parks and Open Spaces

DDI: 07 838 6695 | Fax: 07 838 6651 | Mob: 021 805 266 | Email: renee.mcmillan@hcc.govt.nz

 

 

BREAKING THE SILENCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUICIDE

22 September 2015, 9am – 5pm

Hamilton City Council Reception Lounge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sustainable Living Conversation Waste Minimisation 7 - 8.30 pm Wednesday 2 September at the Environment Centre

Want to reduce waste and figure out how to recycle? Would love to know how to avoid plastic packaging? Come along to this conversation and we will point you in the right direction.

You will be encouraged to just get started or take the next step. As an added bonus you get to hear the inspiring story of South Waikato Achievement Trust turning waste into resource. How good is that?

 

Just RSVP to Tania         tania@envirocentre.org.nz  and join us. (There is parking at the back of the shop)

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