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SUMMARY:Smart Baby Tips: Carriers\, Nappies and Family Bikes - NELSON
DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to save money\, live more sustainably\, and make parenting a little easier? Join us for a relaxed\, family-friendly session where you can try out baby carriers\, reusable nappies\, family bikes\, and meet other parents exploring sustainable options. \nBabywearing Nelson Try a range of carriers including wraps\, slings\, meh dais\, and buckle carriers. Get free expert advice on comfort and safety\, hire a carrier from just $10\, or borrow a newborn carrier for three months. You can also bring your own carrier for a fit check. \nReusable Nappies Browse over 50 nappy samples\, receive practical advice from experienced parents\, and shop affordable preloved nappies\, wipes\, training pants\, and accessories. Starter kits are available\, along with exclusive discount codes. Cloth nappies and wipes can save families more than $2\,000 per child while reducing waste. \nTry a Family Bike Test ride a variety of cargo bikes\, trailers\, and child seats\, and chat with local families about the realities of cycling with kids\, pets\, and gear. Discover practical alternatives to traffic\, parking hassles\, and rising fuel costs. \nBring the whole whānau for a cuppa\, a snack\, and a chat. A welcoming space to learn\, share experiences\, and connect with other local families. \nAccess: Follow the path around the left side of the Victory Community Centre main entrance. \n\nThis event is part of Climate Action Festival 2026. See the full program here.
URL:https://www.nelsontasmanclimateforum.nz/event/smart-baby-tips-carriers-nappies-and-family-bikes/
LOCATION:Victory Community Center\, 2 Totara Street\,Nelson\,7010\,New Zealand\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Festival 2026,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260919T123000
DTSTAMP:20260825T034705Z
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SUMMARY:Sizzling Solar Solutions - RICHMOND
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Election could be a defining “Matariki Magic Moment” for New Zealand’s energy future. Whatever party forms the next government\, solar energy\, battery storage and smarter energy management are becoming increasingly important for households\, businesses and communities. \nJoin us for a practical presentation exploring how solar technology is delivering real results today. \nTopics include: \n\nA look at a six-year-old Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and how it is performing against expectations.\nNavigating the many solar and battery options available today\, with independent guidance to help you find the right solution from the outset.\nHow Catchpower Energy Management Systems\, with more than 60\,000 installations across Australasia\, help households make better use of their solar generation.\nWays efficient energy management can add over $1\,000 per year in potential savings.\nTaking back control of your solar investment to maximise system value and self-consumption.\nUsing Solar Analytics battery optimisation tools to correctly size battery storage systems.\nIndependent lifetime system monitoring that puts performance promises to the test\, without relying solely on manufacturer claims.\n\nWhether you’re considering solar\, battery storage\, or simply want to understand the latest developments in energy management\, this session will help you make informed decisions with confidence. \nRegister HERE. \n\nThis event is part of Climate Action Festival 2026. See the full program here.
URL:https://www.nelsontasmanclimateforum.nz/event/sizzling-solar-solutions-richmond/
LOCATION:Richmond Library – Bandicott room\, 280 Queen Street\, Richmond
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Festival 2026,Workshops,Talks & Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T034658Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy Homes and Sustainable Living - NELSON
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience Nelson’s first Certified Passive House\, and discover how to build\, renovate and garden more sustainably. \nNathan and Yuki\, two of Nelson’s leading experts in sustainable living\, will show you practical ways to build or renovate your own home and create biochar for a flourishing garden. Their architect-designed home\, conveniently located near Nelson Hospital\, stays warm year round and is heated almost entirely by the sun. \nIf you’re planning to build a new home or renovate your existing house\, this workshop will help you understand the key questions to ask before you begin. Nathan and Yuki will share practical advice on designing and renovating for better energy efficiency\, explain which improvements deliver the greatest benefits\, and help you prioritise where to invest your budget. Everyone deserves to live in a warm\, healthy and comfortable home – their goal is to give you the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions. \nYuki and Nathan will also demonstrate how to make biochar – a simple but powerful way to improve soil fertility while helping tackle climate change. Biochar stores carbon in the soil for hundreds of years\, making it an effective carbon sequestration strategy. \nThe couple are also transforming former pasture into a natural farm that works with nature rather than against it. Since 2020\, they’ve planted 1\,000 native trees and 50 fruit and nut trees. What began as hard\, compacted soil with virtually no earthworms is steadily becoming healthy\, fertile\, living soil – a real-life example of regenerative land management in action. \n  \nSchedule: \n1-1:15 pm: Orientation \n1:15-1:45pm: Our energy-efficient house and sustainable features\, Q&A \n1:45-2:15pm: Adding sustainable features and retrofitting existing houses (insulation\, solar panels)\, Q&A \n2:15-3:00pm: Transitioning to natural farming. Biochar making demonstration (weather permitting). If it rains\, we will discuss climate actions through gardening. \n  \nRegister on Humanitix HERE so we can get a better idea of the number of participants and in case of last-minute changes. \nPhoto credit: Nathan Edmondston_Yuki Fukuda_Whakatū Passivhaus \n\nThis event is part of Climate Action Festival 2026. See the full program here.
URL:https://www.nelsontasmanclimateforum.nz/event/healthy-homes-and-sustainable-living/
LOCATION:1 Crathie Place\, Nelson South
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Festival 2026,Workshops,Walks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260919T160000
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SUMMARY:Spring Edible Weed Walk - MOTUEKA
DESCRIPTION:Discover the art and joy of nutritious\, sustainable eating in this hands-on workshop\, designed for anyone dreaming of a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Learn how to make the most of local\, seasonal ingredients while building your confidence and creativity in the kitchen. \nWe’ll begin with a stroll through the vegetable garden\, discovering a variety of so-called “weeds” that are not only edible but often surprisingly nutritious. Then it’s into the kitchen to prepare simple recipes\, including pesto\, a smoothie and tea\, that showcase these often-overlooked ingredients. \nThe workshop is designed to give you practical ideas and recipes you can easily recreate and incorporate into everyday life. \nHosted by Silke Middlehauve\, who welcomes you into her home to share her passion for cooking and growing food. A passionate cook for many years\, Silke is keen to show that eating healthily and seasonally is within everyone’s reach and that even a small garden can provide an abundance of delicious possibilities. \nPractical information will be provided after registration. \nRegister HERE. The address will be provided after registration. \n\nThis event is part of Climate Action Festival 2026. See the full program here.
URL:https://www.nelsontasmanclimateforum.nz/event/spring-edible-weed-walk/
LOCATION:Riwaka
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Festival 2026,Workshops,Walks & Tours,Hands-On & Clean-ups
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260920T120000
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SUMMARY:Compost workshop by Rex Hunt - APPLEBY
DESCRIPTION:Feel the power of compost! Join us for our annual compost demonstration with organic nursery operator Rex Hunt. Rex will show how you can make your own compost in a short period of time. He takes a science-based approach and will explain the difference between a hot compost (short period) and cold compost  (longer period). \nYou will get to see one-year-old compost\, one-week-old compost and will make a compost pile on the day\, with a handout to take away. Come with your questions\, and any problems you may have experienced. \nRegister HERE \n\nThis event is part of Climate Action Festival 2026. See the full program here.
URL:https://www.nelsontasmanclimateforum.nz/event/compost-workshop-by-rex-hunt/
LOCATION:Willowgrove organic nursery\, 86 Highway 60\, Appleby\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Festival 2026,Workshops,Hands-On & Clean-ups
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260823T235643Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T235643Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Ethical Investing Workshop - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Your money. Your values. Your future. \nDo your investments reflect the life you’re working towards? \nJoin Mindful Money for an insightful workshop on ethical investing that will change how you think about your KiwiSaver and managed funds. \nYou’ll discover exactly where your money goes\, and how to redirect it toward a future you believe in. \nWe’ll unpack the simple actions you can take to make your KiwiSaver and managed fund investments support the kind of future you believe in\, without sacrificing returns. \nWe all have the power to choose funds that care for our natural environment like the ocean and nature as much as we do. \nLearn how to align your investments with your values! \nRegister HERE \n\nThis event is part of Climate Action Festival 2026. See the full program here.
URL:https://www.nelsontasmanclimateforum.nz/event/ethical-investing-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Festival 2026,Workshops,Webinars (Online)
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260925T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260825T034304Z
CREATED:20260818T044735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T034304Z
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SUMMARY:Sizzling Solar Solutions - MOTUEKA
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Election could be a defining “Matariki Magic Moment” for New Zealand’s energy future. Whatever party forms the next government\, solar energy\, battery storage and smarter energy management are becoming increasingly important for households\, businesses and communities. \nJoin us for a practical presentation exploring how solar technology is delivering real results today. \nTopics include: \n\nA look at a six-year-old Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and how it is performing against expectations.\nNavigating the many solar and battery options available today\, with independent guidance to help you find the right solution from the outset.\nHow Catchpower Energy Management Systems\, with more than 60\,000 installations across Australasia\, help households make better use of their solar generation.\nWays efficient energy management can add over $1\,000 per year in potential savings.\nTaking back control of your solar investment to maximise system value and self-consumption.\nUsing Solar Analytics battery optimisation tools to correctly size battery storage systems.\nIndependent lifetime system monitoring that puts performance promises to the test\, without relying solely on manufacturer claims.\n\nWhether you’re considering solar\, battery storage\, or simply want to understand the latest developments in energy management\, this session will help you make informed decisions with confidence. \nRegister HERE. \n\nThis event is part of Climate Action Festival 2026. See the full program here.
URL:https://www.nelsontasmanclimateforum.nz/event/sizzling-solar-solutions-motueka/
LOCATION:Motueka Library\, 32 Wallace street\, Motueka\, 7120
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Festival 2026,Workshops,Talks & Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260818T092922Z
CREATED:20260818T004345Z
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SUMMARY:Permaculture Possibilities: Discover\, Design and Transform Your Space - NELSON
DESCRIPTION:Curious about permaculture? Whether you have a large property\, a suburban backyard\, or just a small garden\, this workshop will introduce you to a practical design system that helps create productive\, resilient and beautiful spaces while working with nature rather than against it. \nDuring this engaging introduction\, you’ll discover the ethics and 12 principles of permaculture and learn how they can be applied to everyday life. Through permaculture you can improve soil health\, conserve water\, grow food\, increase biodiversity\, foster stronger\, more resilient communities\, and design landscapes that are both abundant and low maintenance. \nThe second part of the session is interactive and tailored to you. Participants are encouraged to bring photos\, sketches or simple plans of their property to explore its unique challenges and opportunities. In these one to one sessions\, we’ll discuss practical ideas and design solutions that can help transform your space\, no matter its size or stage of development. \nWhether you’re interested in growing more food\, creating a food forest\, attracting wildlife\, reducing maintenance\, or making your property more resilient to a changing climate\, this workshop will provide inspiration to help you get started. \nNo previous knowledge of permaculture is required\, everyone is welcome. \nPlease bring a plate of food to share. \nThis is a free community event. A koha is warmly welcomed to help support the Climate Forum in continuing to offer educational events for our community. \nRegister HERE \n\nThis event is part of Climate Action Festival 2026. See the full program here.
URL:https://www.nelsontasmanclimateforum.nz/event/permaculture-possibilities-discover-design-and-transform-your-space/
LOCATION:Elma Turner Library\, 27 Halifax Street\, Nelson\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Festival 2026,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260926T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T034206Z
CREATED:20260818T044002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T034206Z
UID:10000391-1790431200-1790434800@www.nelsontasmanclimateforum.nz
SUMMARY:Sizzling Solar Solutions - NELSON
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Election could be a defining “Matariki Magic Moment” for New Zealand’s energy future. Whatever party forms the next government\, solar energy\, battery storage and smarter energy management are becoming increasingly important for households\, businesses and communities. \nJoin us for a practical presentation exploring how solar technology is delivering real results today. \nTopics include: \n\nA look at a six-year-old Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and how it is performing against expectations.\nNavigating the many solar and battery options available today\, with independent guidance to help you find the right solution from the outset.\nHow Catchpower Energy Management Systems\, with more than 60\,000 installations across Australasia\, help households make better use of their solar generation.\nWays efficient energy management can add over $1\,000 per year in potential savings.\nTaking back control of your solar investment to maximise system value and self-consumption.\nUsing Solar Analytics battery optimisation tools to correctly size battery storage systems.\nIndependent lifetime system monitoring that puts performance promises to the test\, without relying solely on manufacturer claims.\n\nWhether you’re considering solar\, battery storage\, or simply want to understand the latest developments in energy management\, this session will help you make informed decisions with confidence. \nRegister HERE (soon) \n\nThis event is part of Climate Action Festival 2026. See the full program here.
URL:https://www.nelsontasmanclimateforum.nz/event/sizzling-solar-solutions-nelson/
LOCATION:Elma Turner Library\, 27 Halifax Street\, Nelson\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Climate Action Festival 2026,Workshops,Talks & Conversations
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