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Earth and Natural Materials Workshop

Mexican architect Jaime who is currently progressing his Ph.D. in
Architecture has much to convey from his diverse and richly resourced
homeland. A multiplicity of sustainable practice from people who have lived
close to the earth and been subject to plenty of adversity. This weaves
craft, community, shelter and beauty together with flair and gusto as
influenced by his ancestors.If you require more information or some
flexibility to the timetable to participate in this great opportunity please » Read more

Motueka Rivers, Streams and their Tributaries.

 As Transition folk we should all be aware of the importance of the health of our rivers and streams. Fresh clean water is vital to the wellbeing of humans and of all animal and plant life. » Read more

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Navigating the Future

Submitted by Rimu on 18 January 2009 - 10:27am | updated 18 Jan 2009 | Local news

Written by Ray Songtree and published on EnergyBulletin. Ties in with my video presentation

... From the oil decline projections outlined above, we see tourism contracting severely and permanently. Although right now tourism is doing okay, the unemployment crisis will soon be a world wide front page topic. We are calling a heads up reality check for all tourist-based businesses here in Motueka and throughout the region. We will see discretionary spending dry up, and a domino effect as we all tighten our belts and spend less. All retail businesses except those supplying basic necessities will be affected. » Read more

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Energy Working Group

updated 23 Feb 2009

Transitioning from an era of cheap oil affects most areas of our lives. In its most obvious form, it is the fuel that runs our machines and creates our electricity. The focus of this working group is on how we will reduce our dependence on oil and replace oil with other forms of energy.

Comments, queries, and other contacts are sent to Fraser Walls: walls.family at xtra.co.nz. Change the "at" to "@" in the email address.

For information on plans and activities in Motueka, click links below. » Read more

New Learning

 

The essence of all “learning”

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