Events List
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 journey into enhanced connection and…
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) here: https://www.flicks.co.nz/movie/six-inches-of-soil/ https://youtu.be/OaJl0yQ7ufQ
Textile ResQ Collective Launch
Hospice Opportunity shop on Saxton 3 Elms Street, StokeMark 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.
Six Inches of Soil – film screening & panel discussion
Mahakaruna Organic Farm 75 Thorpe-Orinoco Road, Ngatimoti, New ZealandThe inspiring story of young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food.
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 be won. No registration is…
Nelson Repair Cafe
Habitat Hub (Buzz Room - behind ReStore) 166 Tahunanui Drive, Tahunanui - Nelson, New ZealandA monthly event helping you to repair your household items, save resources and build community – brought to you by the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum.. Come and visit us in…
Common Ground Film screening
The Suter - Nelson Bridge Street, 208, Nelson, New ZealandHollywood comes to the party in this star-studded, fact-filled documentary about how we produce food. Common Ground examines how our food system has impacted the state of soil in the…
Nelson Compost Club working bees – The Brook
Waimarama Organic Community Garden Tantragee Road, The Brook, Nelson, New ZealandJoin the community compost during Climate Action Festival and, if you want, every Saturday morning. Indeed, it is a ongoing working session, which takes place throughout the year. No prior…
Empowering Soil 1.0 – Motueka
TBCEmpowering Soil 1.0 will equip participants with simple tools and strategies to care for and regenerate soil to bring abundance to your garden. Elliot Cleland will demonstrate natural farming techniques…
Repair with Flair Student Fashion Show
Greenmeadows community centre Cnr Main Road and Songer Street, Stoke, Nelson, New ZealandAn event looking at how we can reduce the tonnes of clothing going to landfill. This is a "follow on" from The Clothing Revolution put on by the Waimea Soroptimist club last year. This year it is aimed at school students from year 7 up challenging them how to reuse, repair and restyle their clothes before discarding them to landfill. How to look at good quality materials rather than cheap online alternatives. Encourage utilising good op-shops in the area. A parade with prizes will be held. Other repair groups will be present. The Nelson/Tasman Climate Forum will have displays and a video. Entry is free, and light refreshments will be available at a small charge.
Weed Eating – the nourishing kind
Waimarama Organic Community Garden Tantragee Road, The Brook, Nelson, New ZealandWe will look at the 10 most common edible weeds, learning about their nutrition, growing habit, properties and how to use them in your kitchen. A few tasters will be available for sampling. Notes will be supplied.
3rd Anniversary of Nelson’s First Miyawaki Microforest
Miyawaki Microforest NelsonCelebrate and learn about Nelson’s first Miyawaki Microforest on its 3rd birthday. After three years, a microforest should be left alone to grow by itself, according to Akira Miyawaki. Colin…
Battle for the Banded Rail – Community planting day
Waimea Inlet Pukeko lane, redwood valleyBattle for the Banded Rail is a project working with local communities to increase the number of banded rail and other estuarine birds on the margins of the Waimea…
Learn how to make compost!
Join us for an interactive hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to plan, build, and maintain a compost heap. Organic nursery operator Rex Hunt will demonstrate how you can make…
Seed Saving For Local Food Resilience
Sustainable Living Center 24 Waitapu Road, Takaka, New ZealandJoin Sol Morgan, from the Golden Bay Sustainable Living Center and the local GB Seed Saver group, who will explain the art of saving seeds, combining theory and practice. Saving…
Cargo Bike Get together
Victory Community Center 2 Totara Street,Nelson,7010,New Zealand, Nelson, New ZealandCalling all cargo bikers, and anybody curious about cargo bikes. Join us for a short social ride and BBQ Picnic. From 1:30 pm gather at River Kitchen (81 Trafalgar St.,…
Bike Repair Workshop for Beginners
Victory Community Center 2 Totara Street,Nelson,7010,New Zealand, Nelson, New ZealandBring your bike along and join Greg McIntyre, bike enthusiast and Bike Hub mechanic, to learn how to do basic and straightforward repair and maintenance on the ABC's - air,…
Talk to an Architect and make your project climate friendly
Online or Fineline Architecture Office 123c Bridge Street, Nelson, New ZealandTaking on a new home build or renovation project is a significant journey to embark on - especially when you aspire to make it environmentally friendly! From selecting the ideal…
WEBINAR – Streets for people or roads for cars? How streets and community wellbeing interact.
Online (Zoom)Join Simon Kingham, Professor of Geography at the University of Canterbury and Chief Science Advisor to the Ministry of Transport, for this lunchtime webinar about how streets and community wellbeing…
Victory Community Working Bee and Afternoon Tea in the Mārakai
Victory Community Center 2 Totara Street,Nelson,7010,New Zealand, Nelson, New ZealandJoin the team in the Victory Community Garden for a working bee and afternoon tea to celebrate the Climate Action Festival. Come along to hear about our newly developed vision for the garden that supports people to garden together. See our community compost system in use or help tend our garden beds. Then enjoy some homemade and locally produced refreshments with others in the relaxed surroundings of the mārakai.
Global Stitch Up Headbands made from repurposed cultural fabrics at Hospice op-shops across Nelson and Tasma
Hospice Op ShopsGlobal Stitch up is a creative hub based at Cultural Conversations where we want women from diverse backgrounds to: Feel safe and empowered. Upskill but also learn from each other’s…
Bike-to-Work Breakfast
1903 Square (upper Trafalgar Street) 1903 Square, NelsonBike to work or school and be rewarded! If you cycle to work or school on Tuesday 28 May you can call in to grab a free breakfast between 7am and 9am. There will be coffee and a delicious breakfast which you can have with us or takeaway as fuel for the rest of your journey.
Climate related books display in our Libraries
LibrariesJoin your local Library in Nelson, Stoke, Nightingale, Richmond, Motueka and Takaka, and discover what they have prepared for you.
Talk to an Architect and make your project climate friendly
Online or Fineline Architecture Office 123c Bridge Street, Nelson, New ZealandTaking on a new home build or renovation project is a significant journey to embark on - especially when you aspire to make it environmentally friendly! From selecting the ideal…
Sustainable Farm Tour
Tākaka I-Site Willow Street, TakakaA tour of farms in Golden Bay that showcase some of the great initiatives that are happening to make farms more sustainable. See regenerative approaches in action including soil care using Albrecht method, permaculture design on farm, mixed animal farming and alternative energy projects. There are many good examples of good farm stewardship here in the Bay. This is a follow-on from the successful tour of Sustainable businesses.
Cut your Power Costs: Budget-Friendy Energy tips
Motueka Library 32 Wallace street, MotuekaDiscover simple yet effective ways to reduce your energy bill and get practical tips on servicing your appliances. Snacks and tea will be provided. No need to register. This event…
Garden Potions for Thriving Soil
Birchwood School 15, Durham Street, StokeLearn to make plant potions in this family and teacher-friendly workshop by Garden to Table, a food curriculum program for schools to engage in growing, harvesting, preparing, and sharing…
Compost Club Get Together – Washing up party
The Yard 5 sharps Ln, NelsonCompost Club is our fun and social space where we expertly craft living compost together and wash the buckets from the food waste collection service.
Our team and volunteers gather to connect, learn and share our collective knowledge at "The Yard" behind Tim's Garden, Nelson Whakatū.
Grow Your Own Food – Organic Gardening & Garden Design Course for Beginners
Nelson Women’s Centre (NWC)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 for growing food all year round...
Once You Know – Film screening
The Gecko Motueka 23B Wallace Street, Motueka, New ZealandJoin us for this screening of Once You Know, a cinematic journey with Emmanuel Cappellin on his earnest and visually stunning quest to learn how mankind must adapt for a…
Waimarama Community Garden – working bee
Waimarama Organic Community Garden Tantragee Road, The Brook, Nelson, New ZealandCome and join in! Join the Waimarama Organic Community Garden for its weekly gardening session and the garden tour they are offering us to the occasion of the Climate Action…
Talk to an Architect and make your project climate friendly
Online or Fineline Architecture Office 123c Bridge Street, Nelson, New ZealandTaking on a new home build or renovation project is a significant journey to embark on - especially when you aspire to make it environmentally friendly! From selecting the ideal…
WEBINAR – The impact of urban form on GHG emissions – and what that means for Nelson Tasman
Online (Zoom)This Webinar, led by Timo Neubauer, from NelsonTasman2050, will give a brief overview of international research that proves the per-capita life-cycle emissions of low-density urban sprawl are up to 2.4…
Activating behaviour change for climate action in business
Tonkin + Taylor 51 Halifax Street, NelsonBehaviour change may be at the heart of climate action in business, but it can be the hardest change to drive, right? This session, organised by Mission Zero, passes on…
Talk to an Architect and make your project climate friendly
Online or Fineline Architecture Office 123c Bridge Street, Nelson, New ZealandTaking on a new home build or renovation project is a significant journey to embark on - especially when you aspire to make it environmentally friendly! From selecting the ideal…
Grow Your Own Food – Organic Gardening & Garden Design Course for Beginners – Waimarama Community Organic Gardens
Waimarama Organic Community Garden Tantragee Road, The Brook, Nelson, New ZealandA 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
Closing the Loop: Understanding and Implementing a Circular Economy
Mahitahi ColabCome and learn about a circular economy. Bluemoth will be running an interactive workshop to help you better understand what a circular economy means for both individuals and businesses. This workshop is organised…
Talk to an Architect and make your project climate friendly
Online or Fineline Architecture Office 123c Bridge Street, Nelson, New ZealandTaking on a new home build or renovation project is a significant journey to embark on - especially when you aspire to make it environmentally friendly! From selecting the ideal…
WEBINAR – Plant Based Nutrition – improve both the quality of your nutrition and your impact on the planet
OnlineLearn how to eat better from a Registered Nutritionist whilst also reducing your food footprint. We give you practical and actionable advice that you can start doing immediately, rather than just making a vague commitment to 'eat less meat'.
You will create your own action plan starting with your easy wins, then slowly transitioning into more plant based swaps to make. You will also learn how proper nutrition works, and how to get enough protein and essential nutrients in.
NTS Nutrition is an online nutrition clinic based in Whakatu. We offer highly individualised nutrition and exercise coaching. Nutritionist for Tasman Mako and Crusaders Academy.
Climate Festival Celebration Party
Melrouse House 26 Brougham street, NelsonWarm up with a hot drink, nibbles, and conversation as the Climate Action Festival nears its end. The Nelson Tasman Climate Forum is hosting an early evening get-together for our…
Introduction to Worm Farming
Waimarama Organic Community Garden Tantragee Road, The Brook, Nelson, New ZealandJoin us for an immersive experience at the Worm Farm Workshop organised by Nelson Community Compost. Hands on learning experience covering worm health and vitality, starting your own worm farm,…
Nelson Compost Club working bees – The Brook
Waimarama Organic Community Garden Tantragee Road, The Brook, Nelson, New ZealandJoin the community compost during Climate Action Festival and, if you want, every Saturday morning. Indeed, it is a ongoing working session, which takes place throughout the year. No prior…
Empowering Soil 1.0 – Takaka – CANCELLED
Sustainable Living Center 24 Waitapu Road, Takaka, New ZealandEmpowering Soil 1.0 will equip participants with simple tools and strategies to care for and regenerate soil to bring abundance to your garden. Elliot Cleland will demonstrate natural farming techniques…
Let’s Reconnect to Nature through a Forest bathing experience
43 Highview Drive, TahunanuiExperience the therapeutic and uplifting effects of time in a forest. We’ll walk-about. Sit. Listen. Taste. Touch. Share. All this in the peaceful natural area of upper Maire Stream (43…
Systems and Change – Interactive workshop with Peter Lawless
Greenmeadows community centre Cnr Main Road and Songer Street, Stoke, Nelson, New ZealandThis interactive workshop will guide and empower us to make system change in the comple issues we face eg transport, inequality, democracy, resilient communities. Systems and Change will explore the…
Empowering Soil 1.0 – Nelson
Waimarama Organic Community Garden Tantragee Road, The Brook, Nelson, New ZealandEmpowering Soil 1.0 will equip participants with simple tools and strategies to care for and regenerate soil to bring abundance to your garden. Elliot Cleland will demonstrate natural farming techniques…
Waimarama Community Gardens Crop Swap
Waimarama Organic Community Garden Tantragee Road, The Brook, Nelson, New ZealandBring surplus crops and produce to share/swap 🙂 This event is subject to weather conditions. So please call Sally (number below) if the weather looks uncertain.
Planting working bee with Battle for the Banded Rail
Stringer ReserveBattle 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 water. Wear solid footwear and clothes…
Motueka Repair Cafe
Motueka Library 32 Wallace street, MotuekaSave the date, and come along to the second Motueka Repair Cafe, at 10am at the Motueka Library (Te Noninga Kumu), and have a cuppa while you learn how to…