Ranui-Swanson

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Be the Change with Active Hope

 

How do we survive the mess we are in and not go crazy?

What will it take to unleash sustainable and resilient Transition Communities in every corner of Aotearoa? » Read more

Location / Venue: 
EcoMatters Trust, New Lynn

Urban Eden Workshop gardening workshop with Jim O'Gorman the Dirt Doctor!

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Location / Venue: 
Ellerslie, Auckland

Transition Ranui Swanson potluck and meeting

Transition Ranui-Swanson will be gathering at Earthsong Common House for a potluck dinner at 7PM, followed by a meeting. I suggest we assess where we are at at present, both the Waitakere group and the TRS group re membership and awareness-raising, and that we talk about further awareness-raising events and start brainstorming possible projects that could present visible practical manifestations of our Transition area. » Read more

Location / Venue: 
Earthsong Common House, 457 Swanson Road, Ranui

Earth Kids

Calling all Earth Kids

To come learn, share, cocreate, prepare, build, plant, maintain, compost, harvest, perserve, eat, play, sing, dance and laugh alot.

At Swanson Sanctuary we are dedicating every second Thursday after school to all those children who want to join in ” Earth Kids”. A space for our children to gather together in a natural enviroment in community.

Next “Earth Kids” gathering is 23 October from 3.30pm.

Bring an old set of clothes and gumboots or similar, something to share for afternoon tea, water bottle and a warm sweat or jeresy. » Read more

Location / Venue: 
Swanson Sanctuary

"Global Gardener with Bill Mollison" - Transition Ranui-Swanson

Shot over three years in the USA, England, India and New Mexico, Garbage Warrior is a feature- length documentary film telling the epic story of maverick architect Michael Reynolds, his crew of renegade house builders fron New Mexico, and their fight to introduce radically different ways of living. A snapshot of contemporary geo-politics and an inspirational tale of triumph over buereaucracy, Garbage Warrior is above all an intimate portrait of an extraordinary individual and his dream of changing the world! » Read more

Location / Venue: 
Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood Common House, 457 Swanson Rd Ranui

"Garbage Warrior" - Transition Ranui-Swanson

Shot over three years in the USA, England, India and New Mexico, Garbage Warrior is a feature- length documentary film telling the epic story of maverick architect Michael Reynolds, his crew of renegade house builders fron New Mexico, and their fight to introduce radically different ways of living. A snapshot of contemporary geo-politics and an inspirational tale of triumph over buereaucracy, Garbage Warrior is above all an intimate portrait of an extraordinary individual and his dream of changing the world! » Read more

Location / Venue: 
Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood Common House, 457 Swanson Rd Ranui

Transition Ranui-Swanson Money Double Feature

Money as Debt Paul Grignon's 47-minute animated presentation of "Money as Debt" tells in very simple graphic terms what money is and how it is created. Money has become the drug of our societies. Confronted with this phenomenon, citizens all over the world are inventing complementary currencies for social ends and are opening the debate: What is money for? » Read more

Location / Venue: 
Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood Common House, 457 Swanson Rd Ranui

"The Future of Food" - Transition Ranui-Swanson

THE FUTURE OF FOOD offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled grocery store shelves for the past decade.

This screening is part of the "Beyond the Peak" series held by Transition Ranui-Swanson, and will include an opportunity to discuss the film.

Entry by koha, please park on the roadside.

Location / Venue: 
Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood Common House, 457 Swanson Rd Ranui

Manufactured Landscapes - Film screening

Canadian artist Edward Burtynsky addresses the vast project of modern civilization and its devastating impact on the earth. Scenes such as immense Chinese dumping grounds, Bangladeshi shipyards, and manufacturing plants stretch across and beyond the frame.

Screened at Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood Common House

 

457 Swanson Rd, Ranui 

Starting at 7.30pm » Read more

Location / Venue: 
Earthsong Eco Neighbourhood Common House - 457 Swanson Rd, Ranui
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