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April 15 Friday
Te whare miere
Kaupapa korero mo te ra nei
Te Taiao me te ao torangapu
Rangahau
Kei te aha nga torangapu mo te taiao? He aha te torangapu e hari ana i te tino mahere?
Subject of the day
Parties and the environment
Analysis
What are political parties doing about the environment? What is the party with the best policy??
www.pce.parliament.nz/
PSaturday 16 April 2011
1000 - Environment Network Manawatu Submission Workshop
When: Saturday 16 April 2011 at 1000 - Ends: Saturday 16 April 2011 at 1200
Where: TBA
Details: Are you interested in attending a workshop about making submissions and having effective input into upcoming consultations?
Providing we have enough participants, ENM will run a 2 hour workshop on the morning of Saturday 16th, from approx 10 am to 12 noon, preceded by a cup of tea and some nibbles! Venue to be advised
If you would like to attend we need to know by this Monday April 4th. Please email [e-mail] to register.

Saturday 16 April 2011
1400 - SuperGrans Preserving Workshop (Ashhurst)
When: Saturday 16 April 2011 at 1400 - Ends: Saturday 16 April 2011 at 1600
Where: the Village Valley Hall, Cambridge St, Ashhurst
Details: This workshop will be using seasonal fruit – bookings essential –admin@sgmanawatu.org.nz

Sunday 17 April 2011
Rangitikei Forest & Bird: Sutherlands Forest reserve
When: Sunday 17 April 2011 at
Where: Turakina Valley reserve
Details: If you missed out on the opportunity to come out to Pryces Rahui in December or you enjoyed it and want to do something similar again, then join Forest & Bird at this 60 hectare, Turakina Valley reserve, for maintenance activities and an ecological tour. Phone Hugh on: (06) 327 8064 to register. Please phone for specific times.

Sunday 17 April 2011
0900 - Palmy Farmers Market – every Sunday!
When: Sunday 17 April 2011 at 0900 - Ends: Sunday 17 April 2011 at 1300
Where: Coleman Place, Palmerston North
Details: You can purchase local produce, baked goods, lavender products, cheese, olive oil, wine, jams & chutneys and more! Market is held weekly from 9 am till 1 pm, in Coleman Place, Palmerston North. Please note the market will be closed Easter Sunday

For general info on the market visit: [link] To receive a weekly update email [e-mail] For stall enquiries - email [e-mail]

Sunday 17 April 2011
1330 - Mid-Autumn Frocks on Bikes Workshop and Ride
When: Sunday 17 April 2011 at 1330 - Ends: Sunday 17 April 2011 at 1530
Where: The Esplanade, Palmerston North
Details: When: 1.30pm Sunday 17th April 2011
Where: meet at the Esplanade by the bench seats outside the conservatory rain or shine (there are wet weather venues nearby)
What: Taking off a tyre and repairing a puncture (1 hour)
Then What: - A ride along the riverside track and quiet roads towards Maxwells Line and back for tea/coffee at Cafe Esplanade for those that want it?
What to Bring: Adjustable crescent wrench or spanner, any puncture repair gear you have. A bike.

Please email [e-mail] if you intend to participate.


Sunday 17 April 2011
1330 - Pit Park People Working Party
When: Sunday 17 April 2011 at 1330 - Ends: Sunday 17 April 2011 at 1500
Where: Pit Park (at the Vogel Street end of Featherston Street), Palmerston North
Details: Help develop the Featherston St Pit into a community park that Palmerston North could be proud of! Ongoing activities will include involve planting and looking after the plantings of native trees – mulching, weeding. Working parties are held every third Sunday afternoon of the month - starting at 1.30pm and finishing around 3pm with a cup of tea. All welcome!

The Pit Park is at the Vogel Street end of Featherston Street (PN), with entry just before Tweed Street. For more information, contact Malcolm on 357 5570, or Marise on 354 0062, or visit the Pit Park People on the ENM website.