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Webinar: COP 30 Debrief with NCC’s Daniela Ramirez
Find out what it is like to attend a global climate change conference with NCC's senior climate change advisor, Daniela Ramirez, who attended the COP 30 event in Belém, Brazil last year. Find out about how New Zealand is perceived on the world stage, learn about Daniela's impression of how …- -
Isel Park Social!
We welcome our Take the Jump and climate action community to gather at the Isel Park Twilight Market for a catch up where we'll celebrate our Love to Ride efforts. NCC's senior climate change advisor Daniela Ramirez will be present to share about her experience at the COP 30 last …- -
Original Banner Workshop
Amplify your voice and make a sign or banner with an environmental message close to your heart. We will be cutting, stitching, sewing and printing letters onto sturdy material to hang on our fences and in our windows. This event is inspired by the "Be A Good Ancestor" banner made …- -
The environment in election year: opportunities and threats
The (very short) Annual General Meeting, at 6.45pm, will be followed by our usual meeting, at 7.30pm, with speaker, Raewyn Peart, Policy Director at the Environmental Defence Society (EDS). Her topic will be - "The environment in election year: opportunities and threats''. EDS seeks to protect and restore Aotearoa …free -
Permaculture Hui in Nelson this year!
The annual hui is a vibrant showcase of permaculture in Aotearoa, shaped each year by the unique character of the host bioregion. Organised collaboratively by the hui team and the PiNZ Council, each gathering reflects a diversity of permaculture practice, sparks timely and meaningful conversations, and strengthens the networks that support …April 10 @ 2:00 pm - April 13 @ 12:00 pm -
Permaculture tours in Nelson, Tasman and Golden Bay
Guided Tours of Permaculture Properties in Nelson, Tasman and Golden Bay an addition to the National Permaculture Hui 2026 We will be visiting many exemplary selected homesteading properties which demonstrate a diversity of features showcasing permaculture principles in action - including water management systems, food forests, integrated animal systems, super-productive …April 13 @ 2:00 pm - April 16 @ 10:00 am -
Collaboration Game and Community Resilience Workshop in Golden Bay
Tanya Mottl from FutuResilience Events is visiting Golden Bay from Oz and has generously offered to run the Collaboration Game here in Takaka. This is a unique opportunity to explore greater community connection and resilience in a really fun, interactive way. Tanya has fabulous feedback from other events she has …- -
WEBINAR – Fuel, Physics, and What Comes Next, with Nathan Surendran
Join the discussion on Zoom by registering here. Nathan is an energy engineer and Chair of the Wise Response Society who has been writing extensively about the current energy crisis and its implications (see below) NZ will probably hit its climate targets. Not because of good policy, but because the …- -
Mōhua Golden Bay Resilience Expo
Golden Bay locals – this is one you don’t want to miss! We’re bringing the whole community together for a weekend focused on **getting prepared, staying safe, and having a great time doing it**. Events are happening on both Saturday and Sunday, with the Sunday being the big one! A …May 2 @ 9:00 am - May 3 @ 4:00 pm -
Public talk – Evolution in Democracy
The fuel crisis? Amalgamation? Climate change? Urban intensification? We face lots of gnarly issues that affect us all and seriously challenge our political system. Fresh techniques in deliberative democracy can empower citizens to reach robust decisions, helping elected representatives progress the most contentious matters. Learn from experts how techniques like …- -
Making a trusted democracy: How can deliberative democracy help?
Simon Wright, Chair of Trust Democracy will present Making a Trusted Democracy: How Can Deliberative Democracy Help? Simon will explore the role that deliberative democracy can play in strengthening trust, participation, and confidence in our democratic institutions. More information about Simon Wright's work and about the webinar here. …- -
Opening Night Film: A Line in the Sandstone – NELSON
This year’s opening film takes us deep into the Denniston Plateau, one of Aotearoa’s extraordinary and fragile landscapes. Home to dwarf native forests, rare lizards and snails found nowhere else on Earth, Denniston is a refuge for species and ecosystems unique to the South Island. This is a cinematically stunning …-$8 – $20 -
Compost Get Together – NELSON
Get your hands dirty with the fun and passionate Community Compost Collective during the Climate Action Festival and every Saturday morning. This is an ongoing working session which takes place throughout the year. This event is part of Climate Action Festival 2026. See the full program here. …-free -
Smart Baby Tips: Carriers, Nappies and Family Bikes – NELSON
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. Babywearing Nelson Try a range of carriers including wraps, slings, …-free -
Tāhunanui Community Beach Clean-Up – NELSON
Join us as part of the Climate Action Festival and help protect our coastline from litter and plastic pollution. Last year, more than 200 volunteers collected 500 kg of rubbish from Tāhunanui Beach and surrounds. This year, the goal is 1,000 kg! Removing rubbish from our beaches helps prevent plastics …- -
Nelson Repair Cafe – NELSON
Don't toss it. Repair it! Join our long-running monthly community repair event to breathe new life into your household items, save valuable resources, and meet your community. Bring along: Clothing, textiles, bicycles, toys, small furniture, and small electrical appliances. This event is part of Climate Action Festival 2026. See the …- -
Motueka Repair Cafe – MOTUEKA
Join the dynamic and bustling Motueka Repair Cafe, at 10am at the Motueka Library (Te Noninga Kumu), and have a cuppa and snack while you learn how to repair your stuff. The Repair Cafe has assembled a team to deal with repairs to clothes, cushions, kitchen appliances, small furnishings, toys …- -
Sizzling Solar Solutions – RICHMOND
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. Join us for a practical presentation exploring how solar technology is delivering …-Koha -
Healthy Homes and Sustainable Living – NELSON
Come and experience Nelson's first Certified Passive House, and discover how to build, renovate and garden more sustainably. Nathan 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 …-Gold coin Koha -
Spring Edible Weed Walk – MOTUEKA
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. We’ll begin with a stroll through the vegetable garden, …-$10 -
Compost workshop by Rex Hunt – APPLEBY
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) …-Koha -
Deep Time Walk – TASMAN
Every rock beneath your feet, every breath you take, every living being you encounter is part of an extraordinary story that began 4.6 billion years ago. On this guided 4.6-kilometre walk, we journey through the unfolding history of our planet. Each metre represents one million years, allowing us …-Koha -
Trees, Tunes, and Recharge – NELSON
Overwhelmed by climate change and the environmental challenges our community faces? We all need to recharge from time to time, and while we might be biased, we think few things are more restorative than seeing nature regenerate right in front of your eyes. The Kidson family are helping restore a …- -
Victory Community Working Bee and Afternoon Tea in the Mārakai – NELSON
The Victory Community Garden is hosting a working bee and afternoon tea made with homemade, locally produced refreshments to celebrate the Climate Action Festival. Hear about their vision for the garden that supports people to garden together. No registration needed, just come and say hello! This event is part of …- -
Climate Fiction Book Exchange and Chat – MOTUEKA
Introducing the Festival’s first ever Climate Fiction Book Exchange! We invite you to join us, either to share the book that has had an impact on you or simply to find inspiration for your next reads. Climate fiction can be described as a literary genre that uses speculative storytelling …-free -
Sustainable Mohua Tour: Sustainable Building and Homes – GOLDEN BAY
Jump on board for the latest Mohua 42 bus tour in the highly popular Sustainable Mohua series. Over the past few years Mohua 42 has taken people out around Golden Bay to see sustainability in action, first on farms, then to visit local renewable energy projects. This year they are …-$20 -
Natural burials – what are they? – MOTUEKA
Join Living Legacies Founder Lynda Hannah at the Motueka Natural Burial Park to talk about natural funerals, natural burials, and why they are an environmentally responsible end-of-life choice. Living Legacies is Aotearoa's natural funeral company with a sustainable, holistic, and celebratory approach to life, death, and funerals. Natural Burial Parks …-Koha -
Cleaning up Party – NELSON
Join the Community Compost Collective for our Last Bucket social event! Come celebrate the season's collections with us, help give the buckets their final clean, and stay for a social evening with the crew. Everyone welcome. This is an ongoing working session that takes place throughout the year. This event …- -
Think Like a Forest: A Local Conversation – RICHMOND (TBC)
Film screening and panel discussion, hosted by Te Tauihu Environment Trust (TET) and Kotahitanga mō te Taiao Alliance (KMTT) Think Like a Forest has had a big year, and for good reason. The New Zealand documentary brings the vision of Recloaking Papatūānuku to life - a bold, science-led initiative to …- -
Public Talk: Rethinking the System for a Changing Climate – NELSON
Our economic system and the power structures behind it have played a defining role in our relationship with the natural environment. Biodiversity, native ecosystems and water quality have been rapidly deteriorating over the past 50 years - so where do we go from here? Glenys MacLellan will take you on …-Koha -
Webinar: Carpooling Made Easy with Pooly – ONLINE
Join this lunchtime webinar with Pooly, Nelson-Tasman’s homegrown carpooling start-up, to hear how shared journeys could become a bigger part of our region’s transport future. The Pooly app is designed to be a friction-free experience so we can all make better use of the journeys already happening on our roads. …-Free -
Always be Naturing Forest ecological walk and meditation – NELSON
You may have seen or heard of the Department Of Conservation's (DOC’s) Always Be Naturing campaign. Here’s a chance to experience what it’s all about. Join DOC guides for a forest ecological walk and meditation on the loop track in the Tītoki Reserve. This track winds through a pocket of …-free -
Motueka film circle – The Man Who Saves the World? – MOTUEKA
The Motueka Community Film Circle is excited to bring you the The Man Who Saves the World?, by Gabe Polsky. Blending cinematic depth with documentary realism, the film follows Patrick McCollom, a spiritual leader and peace advocate, as he finds himself at the very center of an ancient prophecy …-$20 -
Swap One Low-Carbon Commute Breakfast: Come Bright! – NELSON
We're launching Year Two of Swap One with a colourful community breakfast celebrating low-carbon commuting – and you're invited! Thurs 24 Sept, 7.30–9am, 1903 Square, central Nelson Come dressed in your brightest colours or most outrageous costume for your chance to win the Brightest Ride Award. Decorate your bike, …-Free -
Ethical Investing Workshop – ONLINE
Your money. Your values. Your future. Do your investments reflect the life you're working towards? Join Mindful Money for an insightful workshop on ethical investing that will change how you think about your KiwiSaver and managed funds. You'll discover exactly where your money goes, and how to redirect it toward …-Free -
How to Vote for Climate and Nature in the Coming Election – ONLINE
As election day approaches, how can we make our votes count for climate and nature? Join us for this timely online discussion exploring the environmental challenges facing Aotearoa and the key issues to consider when evaluating party policies and candidates. Whether you're already active on climate issues or simply want …-free -
WEBINAR – Flood Risk & Insurance: Are You Ready? – ONLINE
How can rural landowners get the best out of their insurance and reduce their risks in the face of more frequent and intense severe weather? Following our Flood Risk Workshop run in the Motueka catchment this May, the Motueka Catchment Collective is hosting this follow-up session to help landholders keep …-Free -
Leadership Conversations for Climate and Taiao – NELSON
Different spaces allow for different conversations, making this a special opportunity to take part in a climate leadership workshop aboard the 14-metre sailing catamaran Wairua, in or near Nelson marina. Leadership expert and researcher Jon Lasenby will facilitate conversations about climate and nature responsive leadership. The workshop is open to …- -
Sizzling Solar Solutions – MOTUEKA
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. Join us for a practical presentation exploring how solar technology is delivering …-Koha -
Fairfield House Talk: A Slender Path To A Thriving Future – NELSON
How do we create a long-term “happy place” on Earth? What agency do we have to shape it? And what exactly is the "Hope Attractor"? Join Lindsay Wood for a thought-provoking and visually engaging presentation at Fairfield House, exploring his journey through emerging science, climate policy mapping and the …- -
Compost Get Together – NELSON
Get your hands dirty with the fun and passionate Community Compost Collective during the Climate Action Festival and every Saturday morning. This is an ongoing working session which takes place throughout the year. This event is part of Climate Action Festival 2026. See the full program here. …-free -
Permaculture Possibilities: Discover, Design and Transform Your Space – NELSON
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. During this engaging introduction, you'll discover the …-Koha -
Watts Inside Nelson: Solar Open Home Tour – NELSON
Thinking about solar? Step inside Nelson's first ever Watts Inside Open Home Tour and connect with local homeowners who have already made the switch to solar. This is your opportunity to have honest conversations with local home owners about what it's like to live with rooftop solar day to day. …- -
Sizzling Solar Solutions – NELSON
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. Join us for a practical presentation exploring how solar technology is delivering …-Koha -
Film Screening: The Lorax – NELSON
Join us for a special screening of The Lorax, a fun and inspiring family film celebrating the importance of caring for our environment. Based on the beloved Dr. Seuss story, The Lorax follows one small voice speaking up for the trees and reminds us that everyone has the power to …-$15 – $25 -
Community Litter Pick with Grassroots Recycling – NELSON
Join Grassroots Recycling for a community litter pick around Victory and help keep our neighbourhood clean, healthy, and free from rubbish. Gather outside Victory Community Centre before heading out to collect litter, meet like-minded locals, and make a positive difference for our environment. All ages are welcome. Gloves and collection …- -
Closing Night: How to Live on Earth – NELSON
This year’s closing film is a visually stunning and hopeful film that shows us glimpses of a future in which nature thrives, and so do we. Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, How to Live on Earth takes us around the world to meet remarkable people exploring how we can live differently …-$15 – $25
