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Virtual Orchard

updated 02 Jul 2008

Introduction

By using the same web based google maps as for the Sharing Backyards, we can map the fruit trees on the island. When the first Europeans began making Waiheke their home, there were no supermarkets or even shops of any kind. They had to transport everything to the island, so they quickly set about growing fruit trees. The fruit from many of these trees goes to waste. » Read more

Waiheke's Sharing Backyards

updated 02 Jul 2008

Introduction

This is a development of a google map, which will allow people to register their interest in inviting other people to share their backyard for food growing. An example of how this works can be seen at this site from Vancouver - where I first came across the idea of using web technology to serve this purpose. » Read more

The Fabulous Fruit Tree Group

This group came together and quickly formed a vision and some action plans.

The vision: For Waiheke becoming the fruit bowl for the Hauraki Gulf.

The Target: 20,000 fruit and nut trees planted on public and private land over the next ten years. » Read more

Community Garden

updated 27 Oct 2008
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The community garden was established in September 2005, after a conversation between James Samuel and Dave Ashley, the owner of Waiheke Couriers and the property where the garden was established. Kato Kauwhata, the chairman of Piritahi Marae, was invited, and accepted, to bless the project, and since then many people have maintained it and enjoyed its fruits (and vegetables). » Read more

Waiheke inventory of initiatives and resources

updated 26 Jun 2009

What is this?

Waiheke has an amazing amount of community action! Transition Waiheke is creating an inventory of Waiheke community initiatives and resources. The inventory will help people and groups connect up with each other, and will provide a list of resources that people can draw on to support their work. » Read more

Grant Bridger and Tina Cross - Waiheke

Submitted by Anonymous on 26 June 2008 - 10:48pm | updated 07 Aug 2008 | Event

When: Saturday, 12th July, 7:30pm
Where: Artworks Theatre
Admission: $65 includes supper
Bookings: True Blue, Waiheke Wine Centre, or the Waiheke Art Gallery or use PayPal link below

Tina Cross and Grant Bridger are putting together a night of entertainment to remember, here on Waiheke - to raise money for, and awareness of the work of Transition Waiheke.

Grant says - » Read more

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The Fabulous Fruit Tree group

This fun 2 minute clip (a big thanks to www.waiheke.tv) shows the energy behind the Fabulous Fruit Tree initiative, which has the vision for Waiheke becoming the Fruit Bowl of the Hauraki Gulf, and has set a target of 20,000 fruit and nut trees planted on public and private land over the next 10 years. » Read more

Graeme Sait & Whirimako Black - Waiheke

Submitted by Anonymous on 23 June 2008 - 9:58pm | updated 26 Jun 2008 | Event

A Graeme Sait seminar with musical interlude by Whirimako Black

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Waiheke inventory of initiatives and resources

updated 08 May 2011

What is this?

Waiheke has an amazing amount of community action! Transition Waiheke is creating an inventory of Waiheke community initiatives and resources. The inventory will help people and groups connect up with each other, and will provide a list of resources that people can draw on to support their work. » Read more

Waiheke Core Team

updated 26 Oct 2009

The team is a fluid group that has already gone through a number of changes since it was formed in December 2006 it has been serving to lead the Transition Waiheke intiatives, as we work towards greater local resilience. At present the core team are: » Read more

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