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Terraquaculture Training
Submitted by Kama Burwell on 8 December 2010 - 2:15pm | updated 17 Dec 2010 | Event--The traditional farming systems of the Pacific-Asia Region--
--The living watersheds of forester-gardener-fishers--
Terraquaculture, the world’s most productive farming system, has thrived for over 5000 years in the Asia-Pacific realm - achieving levels of sustained productivity beyond the reach of agriculture.
This 4 day practical workshop will expand your skills and capabilities in productive farming and forestry systems to enable sustainable rural livelihoods in Aotearoa. » Read more
Location / Venue:
Taranaki
Transition Towns Survey
Submitted by sarahelizabethmary on 8 December 2010 - 9:06am | Local newsHi all,
Have already posted this as a blog and sent out some emails - sorry to post this again if you've already read it!
I'm an Energy Management student at the University of Otago with a special interest in sustainable living. I'm currently researching the position of Transition initiatives in New Zealand and would like your help with a survey. » Read more
Women in Transition - a conversation starter, Upper Hutt Dec. 12, 2010
Submitted by Natalie on 6 December 2010 - 7:21pm | EventA day for women in the wider Wellington region to come together and share our experiences of Transition. » Read more
Location / Venue:
The Rabbithole, 1115 Akatarawa Rd, Birchville, Upper Hutt
Organic Rural Settlement - Potential Property Found - Chatham Is. Farm
Organic Rural Settlement Update - Potential Property Found !!
- 8,500 acres, Chatham Is Organic Farm
Mixture of grazing, bush & wetlands. Huge property, km's & km's of organic
land, with room for plenty of organicers !
Rare, so very rare !!
Hi everyone from Div and Kathryn Boyes, New Zealand. (Nov 2010)
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Introducing www.LocalFood.co.nz.................NZ Food Found
Submitted by Elizabeth Vanderburg on 1 November 2010 - 7:56pm | Local newsGatherings - Meetings of Minds
Submitted by Nigel on 31 October 2010 - 11:40pm | updated 02 Nov 2010 | EventA gathering at regional venues where all who are doing something to prepare for the time after Business as Usual can meet to gain strength and confidence by talking with other like minded people.
The first Gathering will be on Tuesday 7 December 2010 at 6:00pm to 6:30pm. Then the first Tuesday of every month thereafter.
Other centres to add their separate events and venues; preferably the same day and time as suggested above. » Read more
Location / Venue:
Auckland 6:00pm in Aotea Square by Queen Street, and at 6:30 move off and walk quietly down Queen Street to Britomart, and disperse.
Community Land Trust Hui
Submitted by Koanga on 28 October 2010 - 11:30am | EventWe are developing a new model of Community Land Ownership, based on the Community Land Trust model that has been successful overseas. ( http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/2845) » Read more
Location / Venue:
Rotorua
Dr Dain Heer: CHOICE - The Source for Living
Submitted by sharon on 24 October 2010 - 12:54pm | EventAre you willing to lead your life with Consciousness?
Leadership doesn't mean having followers - it is simply you being the leader in your own life creating the result you desire in your world.
With climate change, natural disasters and economic challenges - the world is in greater peril than ever.We have ten years to change the direction the Earth is headed before the destruction of this phenomenal Planet is irreversible.
YOU HAVE CHOICE. You can maintain the consumption of life or you can be the difference this planet requires. » Read more
Location / Venue:
Parnell Community Centre. Parnell Room. 545 Parnell Road. Auckland
Timbrel Dome Building Workshop
Submitted by Ecoshow on 20 September 2010 - 9:43pm | updated 20 Sep 2010 | EventTimbrel Dome Workshop 2 - October 15th -17th
Participants will learn the basics and theory of building a
timbrel dome out of pressed tiles.
Then will put the knowledge into practice by building a demonstration dome that will remain on site to inspire future visitors.
Tutor: James Bellamy
Location: Turangi
Accommodation: Local backpackers, motel or free camping on site. Bring your tent.
Hot pools only 10 minutes drive away!
Cost: $300 (includes delicious organic lunches and dinners) » Read more
Timbrel Vault Building
Submitted by Ecoshow on 20 September 2010 - 9:39pm | EventTimbrel vault - A building technique that dates back 600 years and is now being rediscovered due to it's low use of building materials and therefore low embodied energy. Made from locally pressed tiles, beautiful spanning shapes are built without extensive formwork and at minimal cost. The designs of these dome shells work with pure compression and no reinforcement steel. » Read more
Location / Venue:
Awhi farm, Turangi
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