LIVING IT UP FREE WORKSHOPS

Starting 27th February – 3rd April 2015 (10 weeks)

@ Progress to Health - 19 Hood Street, Hamilton

Please find attached the Progress to Health weekly workshops being held at our Hood Street office.

WAIKATO TIMEBANK POTLUCK Lunch 14 March

 

GLOBAL DIVESTMENT DAY Saturday February 14th Hamilton Gardens

Tēnā koe,

It's been a whirlwind summer for the 350 team and we're really excited to announce 350 Aotearoa's first event of the year. February 13th and 14th is global divestment day and we're proud to be launching our Fossil Free Banks campaign!

This Saturday February 14th, come down to The Hamilton Gardens at 5pm for Picnics and Placards. Bring some friends and get ready to tell your bank that it's time to break up with fossil fuels!

Click here to RSVP for the event!

 

This event is being hosted by  the Waikato Environment Centre and is packed full of great speakers and information about the divestment movement in New Zealand. But if we want to make this event really awesome, we need your help.

Once you've RSVP'd for the event, if you are on Facebook, please click click here to share, and please forward this email to your networks and take up the challenge to bring at least one other person with you.

This year we're taking the divestment movement in New Zealand to the next level. Come along and hear about our Fossil Free Banks campaign, sign up to our call to action and be a part of something big this year!

See you on Saturday,

Lizzie & Niamh for 350 Aotearoa

P.S. Have you signed the petition asking Dunedin's City Council to divest yet? The local campaigners down there need your support, please sign and share here.

 

 

EARLY TUESDAY CLUB 2015 kicks off on 21 April 2015.

This highly regarded club will fill up fast, please get your registrations in asap.

 

We have also, based on feedback, developed a Monday Night Governance club, starting April 13, for board, committee or governance members who often struggle to take time from their day jobs to attend training. This club will run from 5.30 to 7pm once a month and provide a series of useful monthly workshops on areas such as roles and responsibilities, working with founding documents, understanding your financials and making the most of your meetings. There will be opportunity to request other topics of importance and interest to the participants.

 

Kind regards,

Sally Fenwick Ridley

Training and Communications

Community Waikato

Monday Night Governance flyer.pdf

 

HAMILTON CHILDRENS' DAY 2015

 

Fun-filled activities are needed for this year's Children's Day in Hamilton City .

The annual event will be held at the Garden Place , Hamilton CBD on March 7 and organisers are looking for groups/solo performers to provide entertainment for the day. Whether it be a vocalist/dancer / juggler or a group performing a dance – we need you!!

New Zealand's Children's Day is a national, non-commercial day to celebrate how special and important children are.

Please find attached here Application Form for PERFORMERS/ENTERTAINERS.

 

 

WORLD CLASS TRANSPORT 2015 CONFERENCE

Early Bird Registrations extended until 13 Feb 2015

Last chance for this Early Bird special. This can save you up to $110.00.

Click here to view the conference registration fees.

Click here to register online.

Click here to download the manual registration form

 

SITUATIONS VACANT

Community Support Manager South Waikato District Council.

This position manages both community development and customer services to meet Council Objectives with a variety of tasks, projects, staff and community networking.

Visit www.findyourplace.co.nz to regsister and apply

Jeremy Shirley to  Help Dress Waikato Environment Centre

Local Artist Jeremy Shirley visited our Waikato Environment Centre shop and has agreed to work with us to help make our shop even more special.Donations gratefully accepted for this artwork project  …you only need to see Jeremys work to realise how special it is

  

                 

                     

.. . To start the Fund Raising for his artwork we have two donated  handmade teddy bears for sale .… Nana Stevens teddy bears now taking pride of place in the shop

 

New Product in Store: Soap Nuts A  Natural Laundry Detergent

A 100% natural environment friendly bio degradable and effective alternative to soap powder. Soap nuts can easily replace your normal detergent…oh and did we mention it’s a fruit that grows on trees!

SoapNuts are fruits that grow on trees. These fruits contain a natural substance called Saponin, which when dissolved in water, create mild suds. This soapy substance has detergent properties, easily replacing normal detergents. It works by removing dirt and dissolving oils from clothes and other surfaces.

                                        

Chicken & Worm Workshops Wednesday 11th March 7pm  (limited places)

This is the first of our 2015 workshop series and an introduction to both worm farms and looking after chickens. Further workshops for 2015 include Solar Power, Orchards in the Backyard, Bees, Make Cleaning Products ,Worm Poo Composters for Dogs

We have a lot of interest in these topics so hope you can attend. Please RSVP to Jan to secure a place at:  admin@envirocentre.org.nz or phone 839 4452 . A gold coin donation would be appreciated

  

 

 

 

 

 

All of these groups welcome new members. If you are unsure who to contact for further information or to find a group close by  please email : admin@envirocentre.org.nz 

Please note NZ Tree Project Information

The New Zealand Tree Project will this March be in Pureora Forest to photograph an entire rimu tree in the style of the National Geographic redwood portraits:http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/redwoods/gatefold-image

 

The project team, led by Catherine Kirby (author of the Field Guide to NZ's Epiphytes, Vines & Mistletoes) is seeking donations from people who might like to be a part of the wider team and help get the project off the ground. They are requesting donations of $5 to $500 with many rewards on offer. There is lots more to this exciting project so see the attached poster and visit their website for more information:

www.nztreeproject.com

 

Catherine Kirby

 

There has been a new posting on Mangaiti Gully Restoration Group news letter blog site.

 

• More Pork Nesting

• Fire in Gully

• 2014 Awards

• A local Tui on You Tube

• Skink habitat sanctuary

 

Click here to view:http://gullyrestoration.blogspot.com/

 

Waikato Biodiversity Forum Report November 2014

Please find this report attached

Waiwhakareke Friends

The first working bee for Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park this year.

Saturday 28 February 2015 - We will be weeding.

9am - midday

Meet in the carpark opposite the Zoo on Brymer Road.

We will be releasing/stomping the weeds from previous plantings. Best to bring gloves to wear and most importantly bring morning tea. Look forward to seeing you on Saturday morning.

 

Cheers Moira Co-convenor of Friends of Waiwhakareke

 

Riverlea Environment Society

It's been a bit quiet so far this year, but it's time to get cracking again! I'm feeling as passionate as ever about keeping Riverlea as a great place to live, and making it even better, especially by improving Hammond Bush. It is such a treasure.

Some of you will have received a letter about the boardwalk maintenance that's starting on Monday. Basically bits of it are rotting and will be replaced. Hamilton City Council is funding it. From Mon 9th until the 20th Feb, the section from the Malcolm St end to the Hudson St dip will be closed from 7 am to 6 pm.

From 23rd Feb - 6th March, the stretch between the Hudson St dip and the Balfour Cresc end of the boardwalk will be closed, for the same hours.

 

Twilight working bees will resume this Wednesday. (Well, 5.30-6.30 isn't exactly twilight at the moment, but twilight sounds better.) We'll be yanking out weeds in a shady area. Wear gloves, and bring secateurs or loppers if you can. Long sleeves help protect arms, too. These are fun quick working bees that give you a mid-week dose of nature.

 

Kind regards

Andrea

 

Tamahere Gully Care Nursery

Hello fellow potters

We will be working at Tamahere Gully Care Nursery this coming Friday 13th February from 9am-12noon. Hope to see you there.

Any queries ring me on 078558296 or my email is <blchsmiths@gmail.com>

Don't forget morning tea!

Cheers

Catherine Smith

 

Waikato Botanical Society Members,

This is an initial email regarding a trip to Table Mountain, Feb 27 to March 1. Please email Kevin Carter (kcarter@doc.govt.nz) to register interest. A few more details below, with more to follow soon.

Our first trip of the year will be to Table Mountain, a high plateau on the Coromandel, home to a fascinating assemblage of plants that you will rarely see elsewhere. The plateau is a bog and is difficult to move around in, a good level of fitness will be required. The plan is to meet in the Kauaeranga Valley on Friday evening, Feb 27, then travel to Moss Creek Campsite where we will be based for Saturday night, returning on Sunday March 1. There may be the opportunity to fly an advance party to the campsite by helicopter, allowing more time for surveying the plateau, with the cost partially subsidized by DOC and the Society. For the rest of us it will be a three hour walk to Moss Creek.

 

Mike

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Mike Clearwater

School of Science

University of Waikato

Private Bag 3105

Hamilton 3240

New Zealand

 

 

 

 

 

Balloons Over Waikato

A second amazing Special Shape balloon is to attend the event in March.

Thanks to Resene whose support of the event allows us to bring the most wonderful, colourful balloons to New Zealand, and this year are proudly associated with the Resene Wild About Colour Ark. This balloon is one of the most interesting shapes we have had attend the event, and please read the attached release to learn more facts about this balloon.

Another perfect balloon to add to our ‘Flying With the Animals Theme for 2015.

 

Rethink the System with the Harre Sisters

The Harré Sisters do the North Island 1-28 February 2015

http://www.rethinkthesystem.org/#!events/cx4c

http://thedailyblog.co.nz/2014/11/19/a-pilgrimage-with-my-sister-rethink-the-system/

 

 

Hamilton Gardens Summer Festival

Check out our new poster for our event coming up in the Hamilton Gardens Summer Festival.

We have an addition to the program .Environmental story telling for children. The stories will be acted out in the cool shade of the building.

If you have been thinking about a course in flax weaving, here is your opportunity to be taught by a very experienced tutor for only $50

The class goes from 10 to 3 and you can register through this email address.Other workshops are free and you can drop in anytime to make seed bombs, learn to weave willow and make garden supports, all done to the melodious sounds of local musicians.

Koanga Gardens is doing a crowdfunder for their urban garden project. Here's the link

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-200sqm-urban-garden-a-food-security-model

 

Dune Trust Annual Conference in Whitianga March 11th to 13th

University Of Waikato Sustainability Symposium- Research In Action Tuesday 24th February 8.45 am to 5.45 pm

A day long show case of sustainabilty related research and its impact on the wider community

Details attached, please register by Friday 20th February

Google Grants course for NFP's In Hamilton

http://theconnector.co.nz/courses/google-grants-nz-charities/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015 National Permaculture Hui Earlybird Tickets Now on Sale

Earlybird tickets are $120 for PiNZ Members and $155 for non-members, a saving of $30 on the standard price which will apply from February 8th

Don't miss the worm - be an early bird and register now!

http://www.permaculture.org.nz/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=1

PiNZ Member discount will be applied automatically for current members provided you are logged in to the website. If you don't see it mentioned on the registration page, you may be due for renewal. To access the renewal link, Log in then click "My Membership" on the menu immediately beneath the website title. We will endeavour to process renewals daily.

ABOUT THE HUI

3rd-6th April 2015 (Easter)

Moving On

Basic Regeneration with Permaculture

This year we embrace Gift Culture, honouring all the gifts we bring to co-creation. Friday we will share a pot luck evening meal, then the following three days will be fully catered with wholesome, local and organic lunches and dinners. We’re planning a blend of talks and presentations, Open Space Technology, PiNZ meetings and plenty of time for sharing stories, making connections and exploring all things permaculture. The Hui is a family friendly event designed to engage all participants. While provision of awesome activities for younger ones hosted by volunteer Activity Coordinators will be available during the days, your kids remain your responsibility throughout the weekend. There is no accommodation at the Hui site this year. After careful consideration of a number of smaller and pricier options around Christchurch, we decided on Central New Brighton School Hall to keep the ticket prices as low as possible, the hui easily accessible and open to more people. Watch this space for information on lift shares, accommodation and billeting options, coming soon. Planning the 2015 Hui has been a great adventure so far.... we invite you to join us for a long weekend of learning, sharing and dancing!

ACCOMMODATION

Because our venue is a school (even though it has closed), on-site accommodation is not permitted. You will no doubt be aware that accommodation is at a premium in Christchurch, and unfortunately the nearest campground to the venue is full of people still unable to live in their homes. We are asking attendees to organise their own accommodation, but will attempt to facilitate billeting. Chhristchurch residents - you may not have a spare room, but can you provide toilet, shower and breakfast facilities for someone camping on your lawn or sleeping in their van in front of your place?

Some links to help your accommodation search:

http://www.ccc.govt.nz/cityleisure/gettingaround/camping/index.aspx - Information on freedom camping.

http://www.tourism.net.nz/region/christchurch/accommodation/campsites-and-holiday-parks - a list of more budget accommodation

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The New Zealand Association for Environmental Education’s Annual General Meeting for 2014/15

Please find attached the final agenda for the 2015 NZAEE AGM and a map of the location. The agenda gives details for parking and finding the AGM meeting room.

A reminder to RSVP (if you haven't already done so thanks).

a. That you can attend, and please indicate whether you would like to join us for a post-AGM dinner at a local cafe

b. That you can’t attend and would like your apology noted.

c. That you can’t attend and would like your apology noted, and wish to appoint a proxy to act on your behalf, in which case please advise who that person will be when you email your RSVP

If you have a motion you wish to put before the AGM, this must be sent in writing to this email address by Wed 4 February.

If you have any questions, please also send these by replying to nzaeecontact@gmail.com

Regards Chris Eames

 

Walking in the Customer's Shoes survey opportunity

We would like to invite you to participate in an online survey.

The NZ Transport Agency would like your views on the condition of roads and footpaths that you use, to shape the research behind future improvements.

It is a confidential 15 minute survey, developed to better understand user needs.

We’d also like to encourage you to pass this survey on to as many other users of roads and footpaths as you can - whether they are walking, pram, bicycle, wheelchair, scooter, motorbike, car or other users - to help us get a comprehensive overview and make better informed decisions to benefit all users.

NZ Transport Agency

 

Beyond Organic NZ Tour

Just 8 weeks away - 16 locations - Matakana to Wanaka

You may have caught wind of this, but just in case... a few of us have been busy over the last few months, and now

Stefan Sobkowiak (Permaculture Orchard Film) is arriving in just eight weeks - for a month-long Beyond Organic NZ tour.

We've just opened up for registrations, so if part of your dream is making a good living working with the land, producing healthy food and generally making the world a better place, then come and join the conversation.

The #BONZTour crew have been hard at work to bring you 16 events from Matakana to Wanaka. Come and learn about intensive and diverse food production, along with trends in local food distribution and marketing. Workshop numbers are limited so do get in early and book your place now in the Event Calendar.

 

Maui’s Dolphin Day Sunday March 8th

We would like to let you know to mark Sunday March 8 2015 in your calendars for this year's Maui's Dolphin Day!

Please contact us if you would like to contribute with music, performance, crafts, info, speakers or activities on stage or at a stall.

This year's Maui's Dolphin Day on the Sunday will be a fun-family awareness raising day and, like always, it will coincide with the annual Xtreme Waste Recycled Raft Race.

Please let us know if you'd like to help out with marine and eco-themed activities for the kiddies or big kids. Stallholders please book in soon. Look forward to hearing from you.

Pia Tahana

Maui Dolphin Day Event Co-Ordinator

On behalf of:

Whaingaroa Environment Centre

Town Hall, Bow Street, Raglan 3225 | PO Box 227, Raglan 3265

P: 07 825 048007 825 0480 | E:envirocentre@whaingaroa.org.nz

 

 

 

 

KAIVOLUTION VAN GETS A WRAP!

Hooray we are on the road and visible, and looking very snazzy. Keep an eye out and give Simon a toot . Also more news our coolroom for Kaivolution is also underway

       

COMMUNITY SEWING MACHINE

We now have a Community Sewing Machine in the Centre, thank you Baden! So this is a call out for cotton and sewing bits and bobs so that local community members can use the machine.

 

 

OOOOBY IS LOOKING FOR ORGANIC PRODUCE

Ooooby is still looking for good organic produce (no need to be certified if you promise your produce is free of chemicals), both veggies and fruit for our boxes.

We pack the boxes every Monday at the Waikato Environment Centre and would need to receive the produce at 4:00pm at the latest. I will be in touch every week to check in and see what is available and can you know each Friday afternoon exactly what amounts we would like to order. You then send us a simple invoice and we pay within 7 days of receiving the produce.

I have attached a document that explains the process a bit further. I really appreciate HOGs help in getting the word out for us and look forward to any responses

Warm regards,

Daphne    daphne@ooooby.com

 

INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOPS 2015

This one-day interactive workshop, being hosted by The Sustainability Society, investigates Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) in the New Zealand context. The Australian based ISCA framework will be used as a platform for this discussion. National and international IS trends and live case studies will also be provided for consideration. Senior stakeholders involved in the planning, design, development and management of water, transport, energy and communication infrastructure are encouraged to participate.

For more information http://www.thesustainabilitysociety.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Infrastructure-Sustainability-workshops-2015.pdf or to enquire about member and organisational group discounts available please contact sarah@thesustainabilitysociety.org.nz

To book a place go to: http://www.thesustainabilitysociety.org.nz/workshop-registration/

 

 

 

PLACARDS & PICNICS FOR GLOBAL DIVESTMENT DAY

Lets make Fossil Fuels History and Renewables our Future

Saturday 14th February at the Hamilton Gardens see details attached

CONVERSATIONS & INSPIRATIONS

A rare opportunity to converse with international food justice scholars and advocates.

Wednesday 18th February Please see details attached

CULTIVATING ART

Presented by Hamilton Permaculture in The Sustainable backyard Garden

Sunday February 22nd. 10am to 3pm

Join us for an inspiring day where art and garden merge. See attachment

 

TAMAHERE POTTING DAYS

Happy New Year Fellow FoW Potters

Here are the dates for our working bees at Tamahere Nursery for 2015. We will be meeting from 9am - 12 noon on the following Fridays:-

13 February

13 March

17 April

15 May

19 June

17 July

21 August

18 September

16 October

13 November

11 December.

 

Please note my new email address below for contact should you have any queries.

Thanks,

Catherine Smith

56 Orchard Ave

Enderley

Hamilton 3214

Phones +6478558296+6478558296

blchsmiths@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRODUCTS IN STORE

Newly arrived in The Waikato Environment Centre is the Sticky Beak range of handy garden tools with wooden Native beech handles, great to use if you suffer from a touch of arthritis. Use to grub flower beds or just general weeding, on its side as a cultivating tool or for sowing seeds to make a hollow line in soil. This has got to be the handiest garden tool…… and best of all this little beauty is made in New Zealand and has two longer versions so that you don’t need to bend!

 

PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE 2015 - Registrations Now Open

Please note there are limited numbers for this specialized course

This course is run over 12 weekends throughout 2015. Each one-day module will be from 9am to 5pm, held at a variety of sites throughout the Waikato.

Modules can be cross credited in other regions, with an approved provider. The certificate can be completed over 2 years. It is also possible to undertake chosen modules as a part time participant without receiving the certificate.

LIVE IN GARDENER REQUIRED - Hamilton

Are you a keen gardener, who needs a place to stay, and is willing to do work in exchange for lodging? Looking for a long term, quiet tenant with agriculture skills to help work and develop a healing centre with separate basement apartment.

Please Contact Anna            kiwianna64@gmail.com

LIVING STREETS Hamilton, Joint meeting with CYCLE ACTION Waikato, February 3rd

Living Streets Hamilton's first get together of 2015 will be a bit different from the usual variety - we have a joint meeting with Cycle Action Waikato, a group that we frequently cooperate with when presenting submissions on a range of active transport issues to local councils, NZTA etc.

The meeting will be held at the Waikato Environment Centre, now located in the Five Cross Rds Shopping Centre on Peachgrove Rd, (right by the pedestrian crossing!) at 5.15pm, Tuesday February 3rd. Parking at rear

Come along and join in! Regards Judy

 

WAIKATO REGIONAL COUNCIL- Community Initiative Fund

Please find attached an application form for another round of the Waikato Regional Council's Small Scale Community Initiative Fund.

The SSCIF is designed to support community and individual landowners by funding materials, up to the value of 5K, used in pest animal and plant pest control in ecological restoration projects. The criteria are broad enough to suit a range of projects and to allow repeat applications by groups for smaller grants. SSCIF projects will be driven solely by communities and individual landowners and will have minimal level of support from staff. Once groups are more established and if their projects require more resources, they have the option of applying to the Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF). In the past the criteria prevented funding of contracted services as the focus was to support volunteer labour. This has changed to allow up to 1K to be applied for contracted labour to recognise the need for skills required to plan and undertake pest control that may not be available amongst a volunteer group. Applications for the fund have traditionally been opened in June and allocated in July each year. The fund has been consistently oversubscribed so council has agreed to double the funds made available.

The fund is also open to those with QEII covenants and those wanting to undertake work in areas identified by the Council as Significant Natural Areas (SNAs).

Be aware that if you have applied to the Department of Conservation's Waikato Community Conservation Fund you won't hear the outcome of this fund before the 20th February. You may choose to apply to the SSCIF as an additional option in case you miss out on funding through the DOC fund.

Applications for a further 75K of funds are open and close 20th Feb 2015.

Cheers Moira

 

CERTIFICATE OF INDIGENOUS RESEARCH PROGRAMME 2015

Te Wananga o Aotearoa will be rolling out the Certificate of Indigenous Research Programme for 2015.

Indigenous Research is a programme designed to teach the skills of research utilising a kaupapa Māori perspective. The programme is delivered in English and an understanding of Māori values and philosophies are discussed and developed. Tauira (students) will also gain knowledge of the roles and obligations of an indigenous researcher. This programme has just completed its fifth successful year having enrolled both Māori and non-Māori tauira.

Please contact our Enrolment Help Desk Freephone 0800 355 5530800 355 553 preferably during work hours 9am – 5pm on week days so that they can set up an interview for you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Throw Website

We encourage everyone to promote the “No Throw” website and make a difference

 

 

 

http://www.nothrow.co.nz

Currently we have large packing boxes, eastlight folders, office chairs etc. These are all available at Waikato Environment Centre.

 

 

2015 Permaculture Course Now Available

Please see attachment for further details. The modules will be held at

a variety of sites throughout the Waikato, enabling the participants to view different levels and styles of permaculture in practice.

 

Friends Of Pukemokemoke

There will be a regular working bee at the Reserve on Saturday week, 17th January…..grass growth is huge so a lot of our time will again be clearing around the new plantings. Be great to see you and any new Friends there 1-5pm.

Keith is taking over the leadership of the Friends of Pukemokemoke and will coordinate activities.

Warmest,

Alan

Alan Leadley mualleadley@xtra.co.nz

 

Hamilton City Network Meeting Schedule 2015

Talofa Lava

Welcome to the New Year 2015. Below is the link for Hamilton City’s Network Meeting Schedule.

West Hamilton’s Network schedule is highlighted in the first blue column. I look forward to meeting with you all at our next network meeting on Monday 02 March 2015.http://www.hamilton.govt.nz/our-city/community-development/communitynetworks/Documents/Hamilton%20City%20Community%20Network%20Meetings%20Schedule%202015.pdf

Many thanks Ioana

Ioana Manu Community Advisor | Community Development

 

 Make A Note of Approaching Events

Garden Place Markets- Vintage and Locally Made Collectables, Clothing and Craft Stalls

10 to 3pm Garden Place Waitangi Day ( Friday 6th February) and Valentine’s day ( Saturday 14th February)

 

Raw Milk Suppliers

Please find a list of raw milk suppliers attached

 

Kefir Grains

I have some milk kefir grains if anyone is interested in obtaining some

my cell phone is 0212695872 for any interested parties

 

Mikaere Peck

 

 

Weston A.Price Foundation (WAPF) Hamilton NZ Chapter Meeting

Our first Chapter meeting for 2015 will be:

• Saturday 31st Jan, 1-4pm

• at Forest Lake School Link to Map to Forest Lake School

• $5 donation towards hall hire

 

Featuring:

• Your food circle of trust

• Pesto making demonstration

• Group discussion about how to make use of excess seasonal produce.

• Group discussion on how you want Chapter meetings to be run.

• Food and Cultures exchange

• Excess garden produce swap table

• WAPF library

• WAPF friendly shared afternoon tea.