Natalie's blog

Hi all,

this is a deliberately very loose post - I want to see what happens.

The short version:

I'm looking for expressions of interest to participate in / co-lead any of the following ventures:

1, Establishment of a national Transition office / coordinator / leadership team

2. Securing funding for the above

3. Offering transition based advisory services to Councils, Businesses, Community groups, Individuals » Read more

We are so excited! We are about to launch Wellington's first 'koha cafe' - from 2 May 2011 the Alicetown Community Centre (home to Transition Town Lower Hutt) will be transformed into a place of socializing, sharing, fun and learning. Every Tuesday (10 am - 2 pm) we will gather to share delicious home made food, tea, coffee and produce (all donation only - give what you can, give what you want, give what you feel is right) and have an excellent time together! » Read more

...and gives me hope...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Chch-earthquake-support 

This is worth a read: http://www.postcarbon.org/blog-post/188071-the-iea-s-new-peak

and this is worth a watch and a great clip to keep and show people: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJ-J91SwP8w&

http://www.postcarbon.org/blog-post/109877-deepwater-horizon-the-best-case-and-most-likely 

Check out this link for some more background on the Gulf oil desaster... The Comments are worth reading, too: http://www.countercurrents.org/heinberg220610.htm 

And for those who feel so inclined, Michael C. Rupperst www.collapsenet.com is live now.

For a look across the globe, this comprehensive document might be of interest: http://totnesedap.org.uk/. Very impressive!

Skilling up for Powerdown is a course based on Rob Hopkins' successful UK model, but adapted to the NZ context. It will launch on Oct 7 at the Transition Centre in Alicetown - and hopefully spread from there on to other dates, locations and venues. It's a 9 week course, 7.30 - 9.30 pm at Alictown Transition Centre. See the attached brochure for any more details! To register, ring Natalie 04 5769596.