puff April 21

April 21 Thurs
Te ao toi
Kaupapa korero mo te ra nei
He aha te pai o Twitter?
Rangahau
He korero mo Twitter. Na te aha te kaha o Twitter?
Subject of the day
What is the use of Twitter?.
Analysis
A discussion of Twitter. Where does the strength of Twitter come from?
witter.com/

April 22 Friday
Te whare miere
Kaupapa korero mo te ra nei
Te Torangapu Nahinara
Rangahau
Kei te aha te Torangapu Nahinara? E tutaki pai ratou i te wa poti?
Subject of the day
The National Party
Analysis
What is the National Party doing? Will they succeed at the election?
www.parliament.nz/ -

April 25 Mon
Rangitaanenuirawa
Nga kupu o Rangitaane
Rangahau
He korero ano mo nga kupu o Rangitaane.
Subject of the day
Rangitaane words
Analysis
More discussiomn of Rangitaane words
www.rangitaane.iwi.nz/ -

April 26 Tuesday
Te moana me te ngahere
Kaupapa korero mo te ra
Nga ara i te taha o te awa o Manawatu
Rangahau
He korero mo nga ara i te taha o te awa o Manawatu
Subject of the day
The paths beside the manwatu River
Analysis
A discussion of the walkways beside the Manawatu River.
www.pncc.govt.nz › Leisure › Activities › Push Play

April 27 Wednesday
Te ao paho
Kaupapa korero mo te ra
Nga teihana hakinakina.
Rangahau
He korero mo nga teihana hakinakina pena i a Radio Sport.
Subject of the day
The sports stations
Analysis
A discussion of the sports stations like Radio Sport
www.radiosport.co.nz/
April 28 Thursday
Te ao toi
Kaupapa o te ra
Tanemahuta Gray
Rangahau
He korero mo Tanemahuta Gray me tana koha kit e Ao Toi.
Subject of the day
Tanemahuta Gray
Analysis
A discussion of Tanemahuta gray and his contribution to the world of the arts.
www.wicked.org.nz/r/wick_ed/cool/archives/tanemahuta.php
April 29 Friday
Te whare miere
Kaupapa korero mo te ra nei
Metiria Turei
Rangahau
He aha te korero mo Meteria Turei inaianei? Ka pai te haere o te Torangapu Kakariki a te wa poti?
Subject of the day
Meteria Turei
Analysis
What’s the story with Meteria now? Will the Greens do well at the next election?
www.greens.org.nz/





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Hi all

Sorry - a couple of corrections – please see use this version!

Thanks

Sally


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From: Sally @ ENM [mailto:enm@inspire.net.nz]
Sent: Thursday, 31 March 2011 4:24 p.m.
To: 'Sally Pearce (ENM)'
Subject: ENM Update April 2011



Hi all



As you will see busy times continue with a wide range of events on offer locally over the next month!



Tomorrow and Saturday “ A Greener Way : Sustainable Living Field Days” will be underway at the Ashhurst Domain – a great opportunity to learn about sustainability practices -details of the programme are attached.



Local councils have released or will soon release their draft Annual Plans for feedback (see Notices). If you want to have your say and would like to learn how to make more effective submissions then consider coming along to the ENM Submissions Workshop on April 16th – but we need to hear from you by this Monday 4th (see under Events below).



If you’d like to get more involved in a local group – Sustainable Manawatu are seeking inaugural members, and the PN City Environmental Trust is seeking trustees. See under Notices below



ENM Reps please forward to group members. Thanks



Sally



Events



Tomorrow! Friday April 1: A Journey through Havana

As part of the Festival of Cultures the Cuban ambassador will talk about Havana ’s fascinating history, architecture and Art Deco – talk followed by music from a Cuban band

From 7pm in the Sound & Vision Zone, PN City Library



Starting tomorrow! Friday and Saturday April 1 & 2: A Greener Way Sustainable Living Field Days at the Ashhurst Domain

This family-friendly event which has evolved from Mai Farm Naturally Festival will include world renowned keynote speakers, practical workshops, educational opportunities, multiple dynamic biological farming systems, organic and nutritional food and drink and more!



Public entry is by donation
Free bus from PN on Saturday provided by Horizons Regional Council. More details at http://www.maifarm.org.nz/a-greener-way/saturday-2nd-april-free-bus-to-the-event
For programme details please see attached newsletter
For more info visit www.agreenerway.co.nz


And check out the PN City Environmental Trust marquee for ENM, Sustainable Manawatu , SuperGrans, St Peters Community Garden , RECAP and Living Economies stalls! Green Hub will be there as well.



Sunday April 2: Palmy Farmers Market – every Sunday!

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: www.palmyfarmersmarket.co.nz To receive a weekly update email info@martinboroughmanner.co.nz For stall enquiries - email pnfarmersmarket@gmail.com



Sunday & Monday April 3 & 4: Hugh Lovel Seminar - Quantum Agriculture, Bio Chemical Plant Nutrition and Subtle Energies

Registration fee: $350
Venue: Palmerston North Kingsgate Hotel
For more info: visit http://www.maifarm.org.nz/seminars-with-hugh-lovel-jerry-brunetti


Tuesday April 5 to Wednesday April 13: PNCC Community meetings during Draft Annual Plan 2011/12 Consultation Period

See notices below



Tuesday 7 Wednesday April 5& 6: Jerry Brunetti Seminar - The Keys to Herd Health

You can read many of Jerry’s articles at http://www.acresusa.com/toolbox/articles.htm

Registration fee: $350
Venue: Palmerston North Kingsgate Hotel
For more info: visit http://www.maifarm.org.nz/seminars-with-hugh-lovel-jerry-brunetti


April 8: Prof Ralph Simms Climate change and New Zealand - a leader or a loser?

Environmental Issues and Debates: Massey talks Sustainability
Time: 12.30 to 1.30pm
Venue: Sound and Vision Zone, Palmerston North City Library


Saturday April 9: Free Vege Gardening Workshop in PN

Last opportunity to find out what needs doing in the garden before the summer arrives: Covering the essentials of organic vegetable gardening; what, when and where to grow; fertilizing, mulching, composting, pest control, morning tea and more!



From 10am – 12.30pm
Run by SuperGrans Manawatu, in conjunction with PNCC
Bookings essential, contact SuperGrans on 354 3804 or email: gardenveg@sgmanawatu.org.nz


Saturday April 9: Habitat Restoration at Keebles Bush with Forest & Bird

Keebles Bush is described as the best lowland podocarp remnant in the Manawatu, with one of the oldest recorded restoration plantings.

This is a great opportunity to visit Keeble’s Bush and to assist with the ongoing restoration efforts. For more information, contact Jill Rapson on 358 9088.



Sunday April 10: A Rocha fortnightly meeting and working bee

A Rocha is an international interdenominational Christian nature conservation organization. A Rocha Manawatu grow native plants for planting locally. The group meets fortnightly at the Plant Propagation Unit at Longburn Adventist College between 1.30 and 3.30 p.m.

On this day they will be sowing some new seasons seed and potting on some small seedlings. You are welcome to join them. If you are interested in finding out more, phone John Flenley (06) 357 6844



Tuesday April 12: Forest & Bird Manawatu AGM and Quiz Evening

Starts 7.30pm
Te Manawa Art, Palmerston North.
A gold coin donation appreciated. All welcome!


Wednesday April 13: Green Drinks!! UNPACKIT roadshow - Can we stop the packaging invasion before it’s too late?

The Green Hub and Green Drinks invite you to come and be entertained by their guests Wanaka Wastebusters

The UNPACKIT Roadshow of Joy is a rambunctious and irreverent look at packaging waste. PLUS you will be treated to “a fun eco journey back to the 50's”!!



From 5.30pm
The Green Hub, 160 Rangitikei St
Food and drink supplied. Please rsvp to: tom.croskery@pncc.govt.nz


Thursday April 14 Film: Queen of the Sun: what bees are telling us

A Green Party fund-raiser, this movie highlights the world-wide decline of bee populations.



An advance screening is being held in Palmerston North:

Where: Square Edge theatre
When: 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Tickets: available from Organic Living in Terrace End, PN
Cost: $25.00, which includes a complimentary drink.


Check out the movie website at http://www.queenofthesun.com/about/



Saturday April 16: ENM Submission Workshop

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 coordinator@environmentnetwork.org.nz to register.



Sunday April 17: Turakina Valley reserve

Join Forest & Bird Rangitikei at this 60 hectare, Turakina Valley reserve, for maintenance activities and an ecological tour.

For more info and to register phone Hugh on: (06) 327 8064



Sunday April 17: Pit Park People Working Party

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.



Thursday April 21 Film: Queen of the Sun: what bees are telling us

This is the beginning of the season at Downtown Cinemas in PN. See April 14 (above) for more details on this film.



Wednesday April 27: Sustainable Rangitikei Meeting – solar and wind power

Based in Marton Sustainable Rangitikei is a very active group with an expanding membership that meets monthly. They welcome visits from people outside the Rangitikei.

This month Raymond Cameron from Cameron and Sun is their speaker, talking about Solar Power. He will be joined by Max Varney, regaling attendees with his exploits getting a windmill established on his Marton property.

For information on time and venue please contact Michelle michelle.bisset@xtra.co.nz



Saturday April 30: “Te Awa - The River” exhibition opens at Te Manawa

This brand-new exhibition tells the story of the Manawatū River – the heart of our community. Water is crucial for life, and Te Awa – The River celebrates the Manawatū River as a symbol of the interdependence of all living things. Learn about the properties of water, explore the cave and climbing wall, come face to face with live – and long-dead – creatures, and see what happens when the river bursts its banks. Perhaps most importantly of all, discover how your actions affect our river and the lives of all those who depend upon it. Free Entry.



Saturday and Sunday April 30 & May 1: Habitat Restoration in the Rangitikei

Sycamore trees invaded this river terrace bush remnant more than 70 years ago. All the adult sycamore trees are gone and most of the seedlings and saplings now too and a planting programme is underway.



Depending on moisture levels, we will be either planting trees or spending time in the bush removing sycamores and other weeds. Come on either day or the whole weekend. Accommodation and shared transport can be arranged. For more info phone Sally on 359 4326 or email coordinator@environmentnetwork.org .nz



Friday May 6: Reel Earth Environmental Film Festival 2011 from 6th to the 18th May

Coming up is held in Palmerston North is the 7th Season of Australasia’s largest film festival with an environment and nature focus

Events include:

Reel Earth Sustainability Expo - Saturday May 14th in the Square
Awards event in the magnificent Regent Theatre - Saturday 14th May
Seminars and workshops
Visiting filmmakers
For more information http://www.reelearth.org.nz/



Friday May 13: Dr Mike Joy The 100% pure, clean green myth

Environmental Issues and Debates: Massey talks Sustainability

Time: 12.30 to 1.30pm

Venue: Sound and Vision Zone, Palmerston North City Library



Notices



The PNCC Draft Annual Plan 2011/12 – now open for submissions

The actual services and projects for the Council next year - and hence the amount of rates needed to fund them - will depend on the feedback received.

Download the Draft Annual Plan, or the shortened Summary version from http://www.pncc.govt.nz/YourCouncil/CouncilActivities/PublicConsultation/Detail.aspx?id=144330

Or pick up a hard copy from the Council or from the City and branch libraries.



Community meetings are being held between April 5th and April 13th - these meetings are a really good opportunity to ask questions of PNCC representatives and to give feedback. See attachment for the meeting schedule details. Also available on page 10 of the Summary.



Submissions close at 4.00pm on Friday, 29 April 2011. Hearings will take place during 12-17 May. For other queries, contact Tracey Boukhelida on 356 8199, ext 8243 or by email at tracey.boukhelida@pncc.govt.nz



Horizons Regional Council, Manawatu District Council and the Horowhenua District Council – soon to release their draft annual plans

Following release, draft plans will be made available on the council websites and through their offices



Plan consultation dates:

Local authority
Release date
Closing date

Horizons
April 7
May 7

MDC
April 7
May 9

HDC
April 19
Unknown




Sustainable Manawatu is in the process of becoming a Trust – become a member!.

They are seeking to establish a membership from which to elect Trust Board members. Members would be expected to attend Annual General Meetings of Sustainable Manawatu , if able, and to have an interest in the concerns of Sustainable Manawatu . If you wish to become an inaugural member of Sustainable Manawatu Trust, you can sign up by clicking on this link and filling in the form: http://www.sustainablemanawatu.org.nz/become-a-member
There is no fee for inaugural members of Sustainable Manawatu , though a small annual fee may be charged in future. For further information, please contact Margi Mitcalfe at consultant@sustainablemanawatu.org.nz



Palmerston North City Environmental Trust is seeking trustees

Advertisement:

“The Palmerston North City Environmental Trust initiates and supports projects focused on environmental sustainability in the local community, and provides advocacy and education.

If you are a team player with a passion for a healthier planet, who will donate time toward making a positive difference in their City, and who has strong networks in the local community – then we want to hear from you!”



Expressions of interest to pncet.info@gmail.com

For more info visit www.pncet.org.nz



PNCET also welcomes applications for financial assistance for innovative and environmentally-focused community-led projects in Palmerston North.



Do you know an Environmental Champion? 2011 Green Ribbon Awards: Make a nomination!

The Green Ribbon Awards are presented by the Minister for the Environment to recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals, organisations, businesses and communities to protecting and enhancing New Zealand 's environment.



Do you know of a deserving recipient? If so you have until Friday 15 April to nominate them! More info at http://www.mfe.govt.nz/withyou/awards/green-ribbon.html



Keep Tracking On with DOC - Manawatu Rangitikei Area newsletter - March 2011 issue now available

Lots of local conservation news! This issue and past issues can be downloaded at

http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/newsletters/keep-tracking-on-with-doc-palmerston-north/



Please email me if you no longer wish to receive this newsletter



Sally Pearce

Environmental Coordinator

Environment Network Manawatu

www.environmentnetwork.org.nz



Phone 06 355 0126

P.O. Box 1271
Thursday 21 April 2011
Horizons Regional Council Consultation: New Zealand Defence Force (Ohakea) STP Consent
When: Thursday 21 April 2011 at
Where: New Zealand Defence Force base, Ohakea
Details: This application is for resource consent to discharge up to 450 cubic metres per day of treated wastewater from the Base Ohakea sewage treatment plant onto and into land where contaminants may enter water. The discharge is to service the New Zealand Defence Force base at Ohakea.

The discharge of wastewater will be to an unnamed artificial drain which only flows after prolonged rainfall. The drain is 4-5 metres wide and extends approximately 1,900 metres beyond the discharge point where it then flattens out into an open area.

This is an application to replace the previous consent to discharge treated wastewater, which expired on 20 March 2010.

Submissions may be made in writing by any person or can be sent via email to [e-mail] and followed with a hardcopy. Submissions must be received by Horizons Regional Council no later than 4.45pm on Thursday April 21. A submission form is available.

More info is available at: [link]


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