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 6803
07 839 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 hÄngi in the Grey District with live local music, a MÄori 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
