PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATE COURSE AT SOLSCAPE IN RAGLAN

Kia ora, in October 2015 we offer our second Permaculture Design Certificate Course at Solscape in Raglan, New Zealand. This 2-week intensive learning experience will deliver participants their Permaculture Design Certificates while exploring the ideas of Designing for Change.

The course starts at October 4th and finishes at Ocotber 18th this year. The tutors are Rick Thorpe, Liz Stanway and the Raglan Permaculture Community.

http://www.solscape.co.nz/2015-spring-permaculture-certification/

Chris from the Solscape Team

LAND USE SWAP FOR HELP MAINTAINING GARDEN

Is anyone interested in using a large area of land (approx. 1/8th of an acre) on a property (currently lawn) in the Snell Drive area with the view to helping Mary maintain the rest of her garden area

Please contact: maggymoo69@hotmail.com

FOREST & BIRD SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER

Explore Waikato Wetlands South of Hamilton

Meet at 9.00am on the east side of the railway line where it crosses Collins Rd, Melville. We will convoy to Lake Koromatua. Keith Smith of Hamilton Fish and Game Association will lead us around the lake and tell us about the restoration work. The second lake is Kareaotahi (Cameron) off Rukuhia Rd. The Care group here has also been planting and controlling pests for many years and has made a pleasant walk around this small lake. John Pretty from the Lake Care group will meet us. We will contribute to the on-going care of this reserve by releasing some recently planted trees (for about an hour, and if anyone would like to volunteer further there is blackberry to remove). The third lake we'll visit is Rotopiko or L. Serpentine which has a predator proof fence and plans for a Wetlands Information Centre.

Easy walking and suitable for families. Gumboots a good idea, particularly if it's been wet in the preceding days; gardening gloves for pulling weeds. Bring lunch and water bottles etc.

Email, phone or text Jane McLeod if you are interested in going and to offer/request a ride. jane.mcleod64@gmail.com); 078562505; 0211467789

Dactylanthus Training Wednesday 26th August

Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Restoration Society is embarking on a project in conjunction with DoC to protect and expand populations of Dactylanthus taylorii on Mt Pirongia. Volunteers plan to learn from professionals who have worked with the species and developed skills in monitoring flowering, hand pollination and sowing seed in order to better protect the existing populations near the summit of Pirongia, to search for populations which may exist but haven’t yet been found, and to establish new populations at more accessible sites on the mountain.

Dactylanthus is New Zealand’s only fully parasitic flowering plant. Not only is it an intriguing species, it is thought to be an important ecosystem driver; the large quantities of nectar its flowers produce being an important food source.

The first of PRS’ training field trips is to be held this coming Wed 26th August at Pureora. Thomas Emmitt of DoC Te Kuiti will take us to Dactlyanthus clumps and show us how to assess seed set. If any of your members would be interested in helping PRS with this project and would like to join this trip please contact Clare St Pierre: clare.stpierre@gmail.com

Lake Areare Planting Days 3rd, 4th and 5th September

10am onwards

Meet at Driver Rd entrance Planting will kick off at 10am each day and everyone is welcome to come on any of the days that may suit them. Bring spade, lunch and gumboots (spades also provided)

UPCOMING WEEDING BLIZZ ALONG KANIWHANIWHA STREAM

There is transport available from a central place in Hamilton

The first option is Saturday 30th August

with Sunday 31st August, Saturday 5th Sept Sunday 6th Sept

The rough plan is to meet between 10-11am. Park at Kaniwhaiwha carpark, have lunch (bring your own) hot drinks provided for all who bring their own cup.Walk for about 15-20 minutes to weeding area, weed for 2 hours walk back,have afternoon tea (cake and biscuits provided, drinks as above)head home.

Helpers might like to take the opportunity to go for the Nikau walk if they come in their own transport or car-pool accordingly. Cycling is allowed along the stream and the Nikau Loop for those who like to take bikes or do the extra sporty thing and cycle all the way from home, wherever that may be. Look forward to getting your registration and suggestions and above all meeting you at the event.

Sabine Pahl

cyclist.happy@gmail.com

855 0929

Sustainable Living Conversations at Waikato Environment Centre

Wednesday 26 August Water Saving and impacts of use.

7pm to 8.30pm

Prepare now for the drier months. Find out where our water comes from and where it goes.

In this conversation we will learn some sensible water saving habits and why we want to keep those nasties out of our drains. Roger Smith will discuss waste water treatments and more.

Di from Make will share why she avoids chemicals in her body-care and home cleaning products and teach us how to make our own cleaners.

Save money and keep the water pure! Just RSVP  to Tania : and we will see you Wednesday evening.  tania@envirocentre.org.nz

ENTRY AND PARKING AT REAR

TUI IN HAMILTON THIS WEEK AT JANS PLACE LOVING THE TIRI TIRI FEEDER

IT'S OUR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY AT FIVE CROSS ROADS

We are now opening SATURDAY morning 10am to 2pm… if you want to recycle that e waste or look for an eco friendly present then drop in and say Hi to Tara .

POTTING NOTICE REMINDER

TAMAHERE GULLY CARE NURSERY, Devine Rd, Tamahere on Friday 21st August, from 9am to noon

GRAFTING SKILLS

Learn Grafting skills at the Tree Crops grafting evening Fri 4th September 7pm contact

Venue: St Francis Community Church, 92 Mansel Av, Hillcrest, Hamilton.

Cost: $ 10 per person (NZTCA member)

$ 20 per person for non-members

Contact Beryl le Grove: email: blegrove@clear.net.nz to register

LAKE AREARE PLANTING EVENT Days In September 3rd/4th/5th

Hi Everyone

We would love to see as many people as possible from our wonderful colleagues at the Rostrevor street office for a fun filled day of dirt digging, spade swinging, plant punching action! Bring your friends and family, lunch and gummies or a P.A. and deck chair!

Planting will kick off at 10am each day and everyone is welcome to come on any of the days that may suit them.

We’re really looking forward to a great few days out and would love to have you guys along to share in the glory of revegetating one of our many fabulous Waikato peat lakes.

If you have any queries or would like further information please feel free to contact me,

Cheers

Glyn Morgan

Conservation Services Ranger (Biodiversity) - Kaitiaki-Kanorau Koiora

Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai

DDI: +64 7 850 8358 | VPN: 6104 | MOB: 027 801 6524

Areare Planting Flyer 2015 (Final).pdf

TAMAKI WRAP AND PANMURE COMMUNITY GARDEN have joined to set up an amazing Re-Think Waste Event

Date: Saturday 12th September

Time: 10am-2pm

Location: Panmure Community Centre

Get educated and inspired with practical and affordable ways to reduce your waste. We will have up-cycling ideas, local art, demonstrations on DIY beeswax wraps, eco cleaning products and bokashi composting. And of course all the information you need to know about waste, changes to waste and tips from our local experts

rethinkWaste Event draft5-1.pdf

GOLDEN PLOVER AWARD THIS YEAR.

Please passs it onto students you know who maybe interested and encourage them to think about wetland research.

Golden Plover Wetland Research Award.pdf

NZAEE ANNOUNCE THAT

registrations are now open for conference 2016 9-12 February

http://nzaeeconference.co.nz/registration/

EPILEPSY WAIKATO CHARITABLE TRUST will be facilitating a workshop in understanding the epilepsy condition and its associated psychosocial issues Friday  4th September

EWCT training flier_2.pdf

Sustainable Living Conversations at Waikato Environment Centre

19 August Energy Efficiency 7pm to 8.30pm

If you want to save money on your power bills, feeling cold over winter / hot in the summer, worried about indoor air quality, or simply wanting to do your bit for the environment, then come along to this conversation with Ian Mayes.

Hamilton City Councils Eco Design Advisor Ian Mayes has 20 years general building experience and 10 years of Eco building. He lives in his own Eco house he designed and built himself. This conversation is not to be missed.

Just RSVP and pop down to the centre, the kettle will be on!

Parking and entry at the rear of the building

email:   Tania@envirocentre.org.nz

ECOSTORE BULK DISPENSING

We are now dispensing bulk HAND WASH LIQUID and DISHWASH LIQUID.

Bring your container along and save on plastics

SUSTAINABLE LIVING CONVERSATIONS at  Waikato Environment Centre

19 August Energy Efficiency 7pm to 8.30pm

If you want to save money on your power bills, feeling cold over winter / hot in the summer, worried about indoor air quality, or simply wanting to do your bit for the environment, then come along to this conversation with Ian Mayes. Hamilton City Councils Eco Design Advisor Ian Mayes has 20 years general building experience and 10 years of Eco building. He lives in his own Eco house he designed and built himself.

This conversation is not to be missed. Just RSVP and pop down to the centre, the kettle will be on!

Easy parking and entry at the Rear of the Building

ADVANCED PERMACULTURE DESIGN FOR PDC HOLDERS

25-27 September in Tauranga with another pencilled in for 2016

There are approximately 10 spots available.

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

YOUTH MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

I would like to invite the youth (16-18 years of age inclusive) community you work with to seek the nomination to become my Youth Member of Parliament for the period January 2016 to July 2016. This is an exciting opportunity for a young Hamiltonian to engage in politics. Applicants must:

• be 16 – 18 years of age (inclusive) at the time of selection as a Youth Member of Parliament

• be active in the community

• be passionate about youth issues, politics and/or social change

• be able to seek the views, opinions and ideas of their peers and represent these at Youth Parliament 2016

• be committed to contributing their best to the Youth Parliament 2016. This commitment includes being able to attend Youth Parliament in July 2016 (during the school holidays).

This year I have decided to select my Youth Parliament representative by inviting video submissions for interested young people.

Please can you circulate the attached information and invitation to students who qualify?

I am available to visit your community to discuss this opportunity with both staff and youth. Please contact my office on 07 839 680307 839 6803 to set up a time.

I am looking forward to original, creative and innovative submissions from your students.

Yours sincerely

Sue Moroney Hamilton-based Labour List MP

APPLICATIONS FOR 2016 WAITANGI DAY FUND OPEN 

Waitangi Day 2016 is set to be filled with creative and colourful events around the country thanks to community funding made available through Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

The Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund supports communities to celebrate New Zealand’s identity by commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi with local events.

Manatū Taonga is now seeking applications for 2016 from groups wanting to host Waitangi Day celebrations. Projects run in partnership between local authorities, community groups and tangata whenua are particularly encouraged.

Examples of community events held this year include a community picnic and hāngi in the Grey District with live local music, a Māori dawn ceremony held as part of the Auckland Pride Festival, and continued support for the Festival of the Elements held in Porirua.

The Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund grants average about $3000 each.

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 28 September 2015. The fund is administered by Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage, PO Box 5364, Wellington 6145.

More information is available on the Ministry’s website

http://www.mch.govt.nz/funding-nz-culture/ministry-grants-awards/commemorating-waitangi-day-fund

 (04) 499 4229(04) 499 4229 or by emailing waitangi.fund@mch.govt.nz.

INTERESTED IN CYCLING FOR TRANSPORT?

Happy to get involved more and volunteer some time?

The Hamilton Bicycle Network (HBN) Board of Trustees is a small group of passionate people working to promote safe, pleasurable transport by bicycle.

The key focus of the Trust has been on delivering defensive cycling courses designed to prepare one to cycle confidently in all traffic environments. We also plan to promote cycling for transport with workplaces and other organisations.

We need more trustees and are looking for enthusiastic cycling supporters. In particular we are looking for people with any of the following skills: treasurer, marketing, fund raising/grant application and graphics. Trustees would ideally be available for six meetings per year.

For more information on HBN visit www.HBN.co.nz

Please forward your letter of interest to:

Tim Hope Chairperson

Hamilton Bicycling Network 22 Eton Drive, Hamilton

Contact@HBN.co.nz

www.HBN.co.nz

07 856 368607 856 3686

HAMILTON CITY LIBRARIES :SPEAKERS COMMEMORATING WW1.

The talks explore the impact the war had on life here in New Zealand and how WW1 shaped our world today. See attachment

SpeakerProg WW1 2015.pdf

KAIVOLUTION NEEDS ANOTHER  VAN AND VAN DRIVER to rescue food from donors, save it from the landfill and redistribute it to those in need. We have launched a givealittle campaign to raise some funds so that we can secure another van and driver and rescue all the good food that is available! If you would like to contribute, please click here to visit our givealittle page

With over 50,000 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. It makes no sense to throw good food away just because we don't have the capacity to collect it! Rescuing food that is "good enough to eat but not good enough to sell" is not only good for our environment, but also good for 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. By ‘giving a little’ you can help us make this happen!

NEW IN STOCK

Nectar Feeders from Tiri Tiri Matangi are now in stock at the Waikato Environment Centre

I have one of these working successfully in Hamilton, the tui love it !

Also EMPIRE ECO DESIGN HAPPY BUCKETS AND ORGANIC LUNCH BAGS In STOCK!

Made from 100%Certified Organic Cotton outer and Certified Organic Hemp Canvas liner

SUSTAINABLE LIVING CONVERSATION

Travel Choices to reduce carbon emissions. August 12th 7pm to 8.30pm

Do you need to escape the car habit? Simon from the Environment Centre will discuss fuel use road use and the need to plan cities for people not cars. Would you like to cycle more frequently but lack confidence on Hamilton’s roads, then Kasha from Hamilton Biking Network will be able to point you in the right direction for support and advice. Need to know about car alternatives? Deb from Quikes will be introducing the innovative ELF. The ELF is a solar/pedal hybrid vehicle suitable for commuting, deliveries and other local transportation needs. This three-wheeled vehicle fills the niche between a bicycle and a car and offers advantage over both.

Interested then RSVP take a stroll down to the Environment Centre. Entry from the Parking Area Details Attached

Travel Choices PDF.pdf

HAMILTON GULLY RESTORATION SERIES 2015 SEMINAR TALKS and VISITS THIS MONTH

Please see details attached

This is your chance to visit Hamiltons secret treasures and talk to those involved in the restoration of the gully systems

SEMINAR 13 AUGUST

GULLY TRIP 15 AUGUST Mangakotukutuku

SEMINAR 20 AUGUST

GULLY TRIP 22 AUGUST Tamahere Nursery

Gully Seminar Poster 2015 - final-1.pdf

LOVE FOOD, HATE WASTE: ROOTS-TO-STALK AND NOSE-TO-TAIL COOKING

New research shows that New Zealanders waste a staggering $872 million each year of food that is perfectly edible, which equates to around $560 per family.

To turn this waste around, the Love Food, Hate Waste campaign encourages families to do one thing differently to cut down the food they throw in the bin and save money.

To help with this, local Streat Kitchen chef Michael McMeeken is featuring in a series of video clips on using every part of a food item. This is elsewhere known as “roots to stalk” and “nose to tail” cooking.

Michael, who is passionate about reducing food waste, demonstrates how to make simple, tasty dishes from leftovers.

“It’s great to be involved in something like this that aims to make a difference. It’s about showing people that making the best use of their everyday ingredients is actually really simple to do,” he says.

In the videos, Michael ensures nothing goes to waste in the kitchen by making creamy sauce from cauliflower stalks, soup from a chicken carcass and much more.

And he’ll be serving up a free cup of tasty soup made from cauliflower leaves and stalks to families attending sports at Neale Park at 10.30am until noon on Saturday 22 August. Also on the menu will be handy tips for reducing food waste at home.

The Love Food Hate Waste campaign is funded locally by Nelson City and Tasman District Councils, and developed by Nelson Environment Centre.

The clips can be found on the Nelson City Council website:

Visit the Love Food Hate Waste Facebook page: Love Food Hate Waste New Zealand www.nelson.govt.nz/recipes

www.facebook.com/lovefoodhatewastenz

CALL OUT FOR COMPOSTABLE MATERIALS needed for the Hamilton Homeless Trust gardening project

SANCTURIES OF NZ NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS

See the Sanctuaries on NZ website

 http://www.sanctuariesnz.org/meetings/SONZWorkshop2015.asp

FREE OFFICE DESKS AND PARTITIONS

We have Lots of FREE OFFICE DESKS and Partitions. A local business is moving and has asked Waikato Environment Centre to find homes for their office desks.

Email Jan   admin@envirocentre.org.nz

for sizes and some really bad pictures ! BE QUICK!!!

Waikato Environment Centre Ambassadors

The Waikato Environment Centre is a not for profit organisaiton dedicated to creating healthy environments and thriving communities. We are engaged in many different exciting activities including, Kaivolution food rescue, E-Cycling, coordinating the EnviroExpo at the Waikato Show and facilitating Sustainable Living Conversations. We desperately need several environmentally and community minded people to help us in our valuable work.

There are several different roles depending on the applicant’s strengths and interests. These include:-

• Assisting at evening workshops

• Providing information and assistance to members of the public in our retail store

• Promoting WEC at events and functions

• Presenting to small community groups about the work of WEC

• Assisting our Kaivolution Food Rescue driver

• Updating website

• Kaivolution Food sorter

If you would like to get involved and make a difference we would love to hear from you.

Please send in an expression of interest to:-

Ruth Seabright

Manager

Waikato Environment Centre

ruth@envirocentre.org.nz

IMPORTANT !!!ANIMAL PEST CONTROL PLANNED

Families visiting the Te Miro Scenic Reserve, Gudex Memorial Park and neighbouring Maungakawa Scenic Reserve are being advised that from 17 August 2015 toxins will be laid in these areas in order to control rats and possums. This work is being carried out on behalf of the Waikato Regional Council as part of its Project Halo biodiversity enhancement programme. Rats are known to have a negative impact on native forest ecosystems by eating the eggs and chicks of native birds as well as restricting natural regeneration of the forest by eating seeds. Possums eat flowers and fruits as well as browsing the foliage of native trees.

Animal pest control contractors Epro Ltd will laying the toxins. Operation Controller Mike Reid said that a mixture of diphacinone and encapsulated cyanide will be used. Diphacinone is an anticoagulant toxin that is effective at controlling rats while cyanide capsules target possums. These toxins will be contained in plastic bait stations, bait bags and potato starch receptacles called Strikers. Toxin warning signs will be erected at all entry points. Under no circumstances should the toxic baits be touched.

A map showing the areas to be treated is available on the Te Miro School website. Mike Reid will be contacting residents of neighbouring properties over the coming weeks but can also be contacted at Epro Ltd’s Taupo Office on 07 378 485207 378 4852 extn 709. See map attached

Consult Map Te Miro Maungakawa 3 Aug 15.pdf

NZAEE- CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR NZAEE CONFERENCE (9-12 FEB 2016)

http://nzaeeconference.co.nz/call-for-abstracts/

To help with grouping presentations, the programme committee have come up with these themes –

1. Systems thinking

2. Transformation

3. Overcoming challenges

4. Change through education

5. Futures thinking and innovation

6. Celebrating and agitating

7. Experiential learning

8. Collaboration and partnerships

BREAKING THE SILENCE on SUICIDE & MENTAL ILLNESS

Tuesday 22 September 9am to 5 pm

A Community action forum for whanau and friends includes Mike King as guest speaker see attachement

breaking silenceposter (1)-1.pdf

NATIONAL POETRY DAY 2015 will be celebrated on Friday 28th of August 2015.Hamilton City libraries along with co-hosts Poets Alive and Hamilton Slam Down will be holding to events to mark the day.

1. Join local poetry group, Poets Alive, at the Hamilton City Library for National Poetry Day 2015. People participating may perform two works each, either original or from another poet. Open to all members of the public. This is an opportunity to enjoy the written word out loud and have a go at poetry performance in a safe and supportive environment. We welcome people to register before hand but they can also join in at the event.

Location: Central Library, 9 Garden Place, Central Hamilton, Hamilton

Date/Times: Friday 28th of August 2015. 6- 7.30pm

Entry Details: Free entry, all ages welcome.

2. Join local spoken word group, Hamilton Slamdown Poetry and Te Ahuirei A Rangitahi Trust, at the Hamilton City Library for National Poetry Day 2015. The Spoken Word Slam is a competition for spoken word. There are two categories, Junior (young people aged 10 to 17 years, and Open. This is an opportunity to perform to a live audience. Participants may perform two original works. Open to the public. Registration is required and can be taken on the day. Prizes to the value of $200.00 to be won.

Location: Central Library, 9 Garden Place, Central Hamilton, Hamilton

Date/Times: Friday 28th of August 2015. 7.45- 9.45pm

Entry Details: Free entry, Two classes: Junior (10 to17yrs), and Open.

Further Info or to register: http://www.hamiltonlibraries.co.nz/, hamiltoncitylibraries@hcc.govt,nz, https://www.facebook.com/HamiltonCityLibraries

WAIKATO SUSTAINABILITY REGIONAL NETWORK - inspiring each other to engage for Sustainability.

Inaugural meeting - Monday 24th of August, 12.00 - 1.30pm

Waikato Environment Centre 242 Peachgrove Rd, Five Crossroads, Hamilton

Held on every fourth Monday of the Month, these meetings are an opportunity for people to network and share ideas with one another.

Bring your lunch and share a cuppa with like-minded people working for healthy environments, thriving communities and a sustainable future.

If your community group or organisation would like to host one of these meetings please let us know - contact Anna on anna@envirocentre.org.nz or 022 354 6550022 354 6550

SHAMA BIG LATCH ON EVENT ON FRIDAY 31ST OF JULY,

12.30pm till 2.30pm We will have soup and buns for lunch

See attachment

Shama Big Latch on 2015.pdf

THE FATE OF NEW ZEALAND’S SHY PLACES –WETLAND PROTECTION FOR THE FUTURE at the 14th National Wetland Trust AGM

Presented By Dr Marie Brown 5th August 2015 6pm

University of Waikato Science & Engineering tearoom first floor F- Block

Enter Through the Main Faculty Entrance Ground Floor FG Block

Park on Hillcrest Road Gates 8 & 9

Please RSVP don.scarlet@mightyriver.co.nz

BONE BROTH AND FORAGING WORKSHOP

Neena and Belinda the 2014 Winners of My Kitchen Rules (MKR).

• Saturday 25th July 1-4pm

• Forest Lake School Link to Map to Forest Lake School

• Swap table for any excess produce/cultures you would like to share

• Afternoon tea - bring something real foodie if you can.

• $5 Koha to pay for hall hire and expand WAPF library

• Library books will be available to borrow for one month only.

• RSVP appreciated but not compulsory - you can also indicate attendance on our facebook event 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1593516564261762/

http://www.thegreenkitchen.co.nz/neena-and-belinda/

YOUTH FUND 2016

The Youth Fund provides one-off small grant funding assistance to support young people aged 12 to 24, or organisations that work in partnership with young people, to develop decision-making and leadership skills, knowledge, and experience to participate confidently in their communities.

For Youth Fund 2016 the minimum amount that can be awarded to successful applicants for their project is $2,000 (GST exclusive) and the maximum amount is $7,000 (GST exclusive).

Full information and application forms are available on the MYD website here  http://www.myd.govt.nz/funding/youth-fund.html

2015 WINTER LECTURE SERIES - DARE TO BE COMPASSIONATE

Sponsored by The Hamilton City Council

CITY COUNCIL LOUNGE - GARDEN PLACE

Major Sue Hay - Salvation Army Social Policy & Parliamentary Unit (6 August)

Brother Andrew and Sylvie Rabinovitch Bolstad - Waikato Interfaith Council (13 August)

Alison McIntosh and Cheryl Cockburn-Wootten - Network for Community Hospitality, University of Waikato (20 August)

Ruth Seabright and Anna Cox from Waikato Environment Centre (27 August)

The lectures begin promptly at 12 noon each Thursday in August and last for an hour. Entry is free but a koha would be appreciated.

TE WHARE O TE ATA COMMUNITY HOUSE Latest newsletter attached

Winter Spring Fairfield2015 newsletter-1.pdf

FREE SAWDUST

After 25 years, Hookers Timber mill on Tasman Drive is closing down at the end of this month. So if you'd like free untreated macrocarpa sawdust, now the time to get it. They are also having a clearance sale on the remaining timber. They are not open on Mondays

LAW FOR LUNCH AT CENTRAL LIBRARY ON AUGUST 14, 2015.

The seminar starts promptly at 12:15pm and will finish at 1pm.

You can register by  contacting Toni at Community Law Waikato on

839 0770

HAMILTON BOOK MONTH KICKS OFF NEXT MONTH.

Truth, Non-Fiction and what LIES between

Tuesday 4 August 7pm   http://hamiltonbookmonth.wix.com/2014

Phone 8464981 to register or find out more Mix and mingle with Hamilton authors who will be displaying and discussing their writing.

ORGANIC FARM NZ EVENT

Will be running a field day 1pm-3pm Saturday 8 August 2015 at the Waikato Waldorf School.

The School has a large vegetable garden and orchard and has decided to get it certified organic with OrganicFarmNZ. This shows a real commitment by the School, and their gardener Kerin Coleman, to showing students and their parents, how vegetables and fruit can be grown organically.

As part of the certification process our organic auditor John Palmer from Tauranga will carry out an audit of the property to confirm that the OrganicFarmNZ certification standard is being complied with (and if something is not being complied with, what steps are needed to take for compliance). There will be lots of discussion about the garden, the certified organic standard we follow and the certification process. So if you are interested in what’s involved in the certification process, or are just interested in talking to people who are passionate about organics, then join us at the workshop.

This is a free field day. It will be followed by a cup of tea, etc. Please email me to register so we have some idea of numbers.The best entrance to get to the garden is to park in the School carpark at 68 Te Manatu Drive, Hamilton. The garden is about 20 metres along the School driveway – we will have a sign there.

RegardsTony Banks

Chairperson - OrganicFarmNZ Waikato

CYCLE CONVERSATION AUGUST 2015

Tuesday, August 4 at 5:15pm

The Cook - Cafe & Bar in Hamilton, New Zealand

The Cycle Conversation met up is for Bike Advocacy, cycling lovers in Hamilton hosted by CAW www.can.org.nz. All welcome! What's happening this time? NZTA projects etc etc