Freshwater Management and Use in the Waikato (Hamilton)

Tuesday September 2, 7:30pm. No charge.

Room A.G.30, (in A Block) (Entry is easiest thru Gate 8 on Hillcrest Rd), Waikato University.

What are the implications of the National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management for our management and use of freshwater in the Waikato Region? A panel discussion will be hosted by the Waikato Branch of Royal Society of NZ.  Contact info@rsnzwaikato.org

Reading and Understanding Financial Statements  (Thames)

Tues, September 2, 10am - 1pm

St Johns, 1102 Queen St, Thames.

Email robyn@communitywaikato.org.nz, registrations need to be received at least one week prior. $30 for community organisations, $60 for others. Ph 07 838158307 8381583

Workshops (Matamata)

Reading Financial Statements, Risk Management, Manager/Board Relationships, Working with your founding document, Planning, Making the most of your meetings.

Thursday 16 October. Workshops are 1.5 hrs, from 9:30 through to 3pm. Matamata Club, Rawhiti Ave, Matamata.

Registrations and payments must be received by Mon 16 Oct.Email robyn@communitywaikato.org.nz Ph 07 838158307 8381583.

World Car-Free Day

September 22nd 2014

Join Sport Waikato, the Hamilton City Council, the Waikato Environment Centre, Living Streets and Hamilton Bicycling Network in endeavouring to ‘leave the car at home’ today.
This year those in Hamilton who go car free for the day are celebrating in Garden Place with entertainment, information and events from 4:30 pm to 6 pm. The first prize in a free lucky draw will be a  GT Transeo 4.0 bicycle!

See http://www.hbn.co.nz/world-car-free-day.html for more details.

Seminar on Gully Restoration

S1.01, Gate 8, Hillcrest Rd, University of Waikato

Thursday 21 August, 7pm - 8:30pm,

Intro to Hamilton Gully Restoration, Bats in Hamiltons Gullies, Kukutaruhe restoration experiences, Pest animal id and control.

Queries to Catherine Kirby:  c.kirby@waikato.ac.nz

Seminar on Gully Restoration

Intro to Hamilton Gully Restoration, Bats in Hamiltons Gullies, Kukutaruhe restoration experiences, Pest animal id and control.

Queries to Catherine Kirby:  c.kirby@waikato.ac.nz

Kakepuku - opening of new access

You are invited to the opening of the new access to Kakepuku.

Saturday, 6 September, 10am - 3pm

Please RSVP for catering purposes to bpostill@doc.govt.nz

Pukemokemoke planting bee

Saturday August 16 from 1-5 pm

We will be planting a lot of manuka and carex, and may also carry some timber up the hill for an extension to the boardwalks, to protect the track and tree roots. Bring a spade and glove and afternoon tea!

Contact Alan Leadley,  mualleadley@xtra.co.nz,  Ph: 07-855291907-8552919,Mob: 0272249622

Harnessing the Power of the Crowd

Wednesday 13 August 5:30pm - 7:15pm

Wintec's Media Arts Social Space, R Block (off Collingwood St), Hamilton

In association with Wintec's Spark Festival, join the Social Media Club in a presentation by Kat Jenkins, NZ's only crowdfunding coach.

Video and discussion on Climate Change

Wednesday 13 August 7-9pm,

Te Aroha Future Building, 13 Boundary St, Te Aroha

Entry by donation, tea & coffee provided. An insider's view of the astonishing range of human activity and scientific work connected to climate change.

Predator Control with Volunteers

Saturday 16th August, Ngaruawahia Community House, 13 Galileo St, Ngaruawahia.

Designed as an introduction to animal pest control, this Predator Control Workshop will provide you with the skills to implement an effective predator control programme in your area. Topics covered include baseline monitoring, how to set up monitoring and trapping lines, safe handling of traps and keeping records. (2.5 hrs).

The Risk Assessment Process - why and how?

Thursday August 21st; DOC Field Office, 5 Northway St, Te Rapa

Complete with free handbook, this workshop follows on from the previous 'Keeping Volunteers Safe and Productive' workshop and provides more detail and practical information on how groups can use a simple but effective Risk Assessment process- and documentation- to keep volunteers safe. (2.5 hrs)

Contact Dave Sharp, 0276428230. dsharp@conservationvolunteers.co.nz

Waikato Botanical Society - talk by Wayne Bennett

Monday 11th August, 5:45pm

Community Waikato, 33 Victoria Street, Hamilton (next to The Meteor). Doors will be open from 5.30pm for tea and coffee.

Wayne will be speaking on some restoration planting guides he has produced for the Waikato River.

We’ve Moved!

The Waikato Environment Centre has officially moved to Five Cross Roads.  Our physical address is 242 Peachgrove Road, and the easiest way to get to us is through the back of the Five Cross Roads shops. 

We are still in unpacking mode, but please pop in to say hello next time you are passing.  We will be establishing a retail shop over the next few months, so if you have any great ideas on products you would like to see us stock be sure to let us know.

See you all soon.

Ruth & Rose