Waiheke Island

Waiheke Why Wait?

Sunday March 15th 10:00am to 4:00pm - Morra Hall

Economic turmoil, climate change and resource crunches are coming at us - all at once. Tempting though it may be to put our heads in the sand at our favourite beach, it's probably not wise to wait for councils, political parties, your local supermarket or the government to act in our best interest.

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Tonight 50 people attended a screening at the Waiheke community cinema, of "Samso, an (un)common island"

The energy from those who came was for taking action to address our energy needs and building some independence. The film encouraged and inspired us and the message from some residents of Samso to residents of Waiheke (as delivered by Jakob Anderson from the Danish Trade commission), was well received.

Some feedback forms were distributed and the information from them will be posted here in due course. » Read more

An Island takes charge of their own affairs

A film and presentation at The Waiheke Community Cinema - December 2nd, 7:00pm

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The conversations which took place during and after the The Big InTent Festival were often focused around the impact and importance of this event, and the impulse to want to take it on the road and evolve it in each new place.

There was much said about the urgency of doing so now, at this time when many people are looking at the environmental, energy and financial crises, and are confused and wondering what the heck is happening. People are looking but many of them don't know what they are looking for, or where to find it. » Read more