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14 October 2023 - 3 December 2023

Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet

“We have entered a period unseen before in human history that requires all hands and all hearts on deck. Whether you’re a climate activist, a scientist, a parent, an outdoor enthusiast, or someone who simply doesn’t know where to begin, this course will help you respond to the current crisis …
$300
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Grow Your Own Food – Gardening and permaculture for beginners

Ami Kennedy from The Germinate Collective will be facilitating a Grow Your Own Food Course starting 19th of October. This 6 week course for beginner gardeners or those that would like a little focus and encouragement to invigorate their gardening is held on Thursdays 10:30am-12pm at Waimarama Community Gardens. …
$12 – $15
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Grow Your Own Food – Gardening and permaculture for beginners

GROW YOUR OWN FOOD Organic Gardening & Garden Design Course for Beginners A six week introduction to organic FOOD gardening & garden design Join The Germinate Collective gardeners to share in the life long learning journey. …
$12 – $15
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What is the impact of Climate Change on Local Government?

Join Wayne Murphy as he moderates a panel discussion on how climate change is impacting local government, and discover what actions councils are taking to combat it. Our panel includes Allen + Clarke consultants Jess Anderson and Sean Stack, who will be joined by one of our external partners, Dr …
19 November 2023 - 22 November 2023

Strengthening Communities Hui – Ōtepoti Dunedin

The annual gathering of Environment Hubs Aotearoa, Community Energy Network and Zero Waste Network members and friends, hosted by Aukaha. The hui theme this year is ‘Catalyst for Collective Action’. More info and registration here   …
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Webinar: The Behavioural Crisis Driving Ecological Overshoot

The folks from Our Climate Declaration are hosting a webinar with Joseph J. Merz is the Co-founder of a number of organisations. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Merz Institute - a research institute largely focused on addressing ecological overshoot at a behavioural level. Joseph serves on the Executive Committee of the …
15 February 2024 @ 10:00 am - 18 March 2024 @ 11:30 pm

Grow Your Own Food – Gardening and permaculture for beginners

GROW YOUR OWN FOOD Organic Gardening & Garden Design Course for Beginners A six week introduction to organic FOOD gardening & garden design Waimarama Organic Community Garden February 15th, 29th, March 7th, April 4th, 11th & 18th. Thursday 10 – 11:30am Contact Ami info@germinatecollective.org.nz or 027 35 77998 …
$12 – $15
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Maire Stream Guardians/Nurturers monthly Working Bee

Snuggled into the hills of Tahuna is the peaceful valley of Maire Stream. Along one sides, lower bank are the native planting done 2020 and further along is the Wee Food Forest started 2021. These areas need weeding of blackberry, oldmans beard vine, climbing doc and some gorse so the …
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Together We Grow FREE film screening

Join us at Greenmeadows Centre in the Tui Room on March 21st at 6 pm for a special screening of Together We Grow in celebration of Unity Week 2024. Doors open at 5pm. Bring your friends, whanau, neighbours and loved ones to discover the incredible community-led work happening across the …

School Strike for Climate

Meet at the Trafalgar Centre carpark and march down Rutherford, Hardy and Trafalgar Street to gather at Trafalgar and Halifax Intersection. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/schoolstrike4climatenz   …
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Positive Ageing Expo

The Positive Ageing Expo showcases the recreational, health and social services available in Nelson-Tasman to make ageing a positive experience. The Positive Ageing Expo has been running since 2008 and attracts about 2,000 people each year.  The purpose of the Expo is to bring people together, find ways to …
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Outgrow the System – Movie projection@The Gecko

A documentary about transitioning to a sustainable economic system. "Change the system, not the climate" is a common demand in the climate movement. But what kind of system do we actually want? In the midst of humanity's worst crisis, the pioneers stand ready. We thank The Gecko to have programmed …
25 April 2024 - 28 April 2024

Active Hope: Deep Ecology & Yoga Retreat

Anahata Yoga Retreat is delighted to welcome Inna Alex who will be hosting the Active Hope – Deep Ecology & Yoga Retreat gathering at our Golden Bay Retreat. Kindly note that the teachings included in this gathering may not reflect Anahata’s tradition and philosophy. Join us for an extraordinary, heart-felt …
2 May 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 19 May 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Six Inches of Soil in our local cinemas

The inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, benefit our health and provide for local communities. Find the projection times in Motueka, Nelson and Takaka (from the 2nd till the 19th of May) …
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Textile ResQ Collective Launch

Mark your calendars! The long awaited launch of Textile ResQ Collective 4th May 9:30-3:00 - Hospice Op Shop on Saxton! May the Fourth Be With You! More info on this Facebook page. …
8 May 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 11 May 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Composting Workshops in Tasman District

Composting at home is an easy and environmentally friendly way to manage food scraps and garden waste while also saving money on waste disposal fees. Whether you’re just getting started, or need a little help troubleshooting, there’s something for you in these workshops. Plus, there are giveaways and prizes to …
28 May 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 2 July 2024 @ 7:00 pm

Grow Your Own Food – Organic Gardening & Garden Design Course for Beginners

A six week introduction to organic FOOD gardening & garden design. - raised bed garden method - soil life & compost methods - permaculture principles & thinking - “pests & diseases” - propagation including seed sowing & raising, cuttings - crop rotation & companion planting Build your knowledge & confidence …
$72 – $90
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Planting working bee with Battle for the Banded Rail

Battle for the Banded Rail's has a planting morning this Sunday 9th June from 9am - 1pm at Stringer Reserve. Stringer Reserve is 1.3km up Stringer Road off the Coastal Highway (inland from the estuary). Please park carefully on the roadside. Bring gloves, a spade if you have one and drinking …
16 June 2024 - 23 June 2024

Touching the Earth – June Solstice Retreat

Touching the Earth – 16th-23rd June Solstice Retreat All the mytho-poets say the same thing – we must leave the village, enter the forest and return with the gift. Touching the Earth is a guided journey into human wholeness inspired by the work of Bill Plotkin and Joanna Macy. This …
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Insights from Psychology for Climate Change Communications

International Climate and Resilience webinar series Speaker: Wändi Bruine de Bruin, University of Southern California Abstract: Climate change poses a serious threat to people around the world. Organizations such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) are tasked with communicating about climate change with international audiences of policy makers and members …
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Nelson Seed Library SPRING event

Celebrating the return our our new seed stock. Vegetables, flowers, fruits, herbs and even some shrubs & trees. Come and check out what experienced and beginner gardeners have achieved in 2023-24. There will be a short introduction to The Nelson Seed Library and the basics of growing plants from seed …
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Ethical Investing for Collective Wellbeing – connecting money & values

Pathfinder invite you to an evening of empowerment and learning, in collaboration with Blue Moth. Connecting through a shared passion for a world where humanity is in deeper balance with nature, we bring you an evening of kōrero to explore how our financial decisions impact people, planet & animals. Finance as a Force For …
Free
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Horticultural waste composting workshop

This event is open to everyone, not just horticultural people.  But more appropriate for people interested in large scale composting or wanting to learn about it. The speaker is David Hardwick from Soil Land Food | shaping change in Australia’s rural landscapes, farming and food systems …
$50
1 October 2024 @ 8:00 am - 30 October 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Step Out Festival

Join this annual month-long festival of active events that takes place throughout October in the Tasman District. These activities are put together by groups, clubs and individuals all over the region and promote an active lifestyle and healthy wellbeing. See the full program here, or follow the Facebook page here. …

I am Climate Hope – Nelson

Join Mike King and guest speaker in your local community to discuss the important issues of mental health and climate change. Come along, help create positive change and say hi to Mike as he rides an electric motorbike on a 5,000km journey around Aotearoa!  Click the links to get …
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My Love Affaire With Nature

You loved Awestruck by Nature and Messages from the Matriarchs, now you will be deeply moved by six great communicators telling their stories of wildlife encounters, epic journeys, and personal epiphany, all backed up by brilliant visuals.   Our events have all sold out, so if you wish to be …
Koha
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2024 Aotearoa Repair Summit

To celebrate InternationalRepairDay, the RepairNetworkAotearoa and the RighttoRepairCoalitionAotearoa will be offering the 2024 Aotearoa Repair Summit on Thursday 17 October- A FREE Online event 11PM - 12PM- this year hosted by their partner WasteMINZ. With representatives from across the industry, hear what is happening in the repair space from a political, business, community and educational perspective.…
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Green Drinks

Green Drinks will be happening next Thursday 17th from 5.30pm -6.30pm at Two Thumbs Brewery. It has been so great to the community come together, a huge range of people from different industries and backgrounds. If you haven't been before there will be a little sign on the …
18 November 2024 @ 8:30 am - 20 November 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Zero Waste Summit

Zero Waste Network warmly invites you to join them for their 2024 Zero Waste Summit! Set in the vibrant city of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington, this gathering will feature engaging talks from inspiring speakers and expert panelists. We'll dive into workshops focused on various waste streams, collaborate with like-minded individuals from …
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Waitangi Day – Nelson Marae Powhiri

9am Powhiri starts. Guests gather at the waha roa ( gateway) and entrance to the marae grounds. After powhiri there will be a variety of activities. …
Koha
February 24 @ 8:00 am - February 28 @ 3:00 pm

Climate Action Week Marlborough

Join for a week of inspiring conversations, educational events, and actionable steps to support our business community in becoming more aware, knowledgeable, and proactive about regeneration. More information about the week here: Climate Action Week - Marlborough 2025 Message from Anne (anne@amelectrolysis.co.nz): "I will be travelling to Blenheim …
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Facing the future – Online class

Are you concerned about our planetary predicament?  Are you concerned about our resilience as we face mounting risks of disruption?  Are you interested in how we might navigate a course toward a viable future?  If your answer is yes, then this course is for you.  On …
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Maire Stream Guardians/Nurturers monthly Working Bee

Raising the Mauri (life force) of upper Maire Stream Come volunteer, raising the Mauri of Maire Stream for a Kowhai seed planting and the monthly Weeding Bee. Wear sturdy footwear, long sleeves, sun hat and gloves. Bring small sharp spade, secateurs, lobbers and garden fork if you have them. Meet …
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Whakatū Nelson Climate Change Strategy – Discuss and share your thoughts

“Global efforts to address climate change are falling short. Whakatū Nelson must rapidly address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing resilience to climate disruption. What we do now is crucial for determining our future. Tackling global greenhouse gas emissions will require coordination at an unprecedented scale – …

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