Nelson Tasman Climate Forum

Mohua/Golden Bay Repair Cafe
2024-09-15 13:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Sustainable Living Center, 24 Waitapu Road, Takaka, New Zealand

Motueka Repair Cafe
2024-09-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Motueka Library, 32 Wallace street, Motueka, 7120

Nelson Repair Cafe
2024-09-22 13:00 - 15:30 | Elma Turner Library, 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand
A monthly event helping you to repair your household items, save resources and build community – brought to you by the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum..
Come and visit us in the Buzz Room, behind Restore.
You will be able to bring items for smaller repairs – examples include:– Electrical items (no large appliances)– Clothing and textiles– Small furniture– Household items– Bicycles– Toys
One item will be accepted per household, although if it’s not too busy, additional items may be repaired.– It will be at the discretion of the Repair Café and the volunteers as to whether an item is suitable for repair.– We encourage you to observe and engage so that you can pick up new skills too.– No charge but koha appreciated.
To stay updated about the latest news (and repairs), follow the Nelson Repair Cafe on Facebook.
Run with the support of the Nelson City Council and the Rethink Waste initiative.

WEBINAR - The Law CAN Help Us Rein in Big Climate Offenders. Here's How.
2024-09-26 19:30 - 21:00 | zoom
A webinar with Jessica Palairet, Lawyers for Climate Action NZ Inc.

We will be joined by Lawyers for Climate Action’s Executive Director, Jessica Palairet, to discuss the state of play for New Zealand’s climate response and legal mechanisms for increasing action in Aotearoa New Zealand. She will also share insights into Lawyers for Climate Action’s work to date, including some of their success stories in using the law to make a meaningful difference to New Zealand’s climate policy response.

Lawyers for Climate Action New Zealand is a registered charity with over 350 members that uses the law to enable more effective action on the climate crisis. The law is one of the most powerful levers in addressing climate change. Through strategic litigation, legal advocacy, and matching pro bono lawyers to climate community action, we work to increase the accountability and ambition of our decision-makers, and ultimately drive systemic change.
The webinar is free, but registration is required HERE.

Step Out Festival
2024-10-01 08:00 - 2024-10-30 17:00
Join this annual month-long festival of active events that takes place throughout October in the Tasman District.
These activities are put together by groups, clubs and individuals all over the region and promote an active lifestyle and healthy wellbeing.
See the full program here, or follow the Facebook page here.

I am Climate Hope - Nelson
2024-10-11 18:30 | Mahitahi Colab
Join Mike King and guest speaker in your local community to discuss the important issues of mental health and climate change.
Come along, help create positive change and say hi to Mike as he rides an electric motorbike on a 5,000km journey around Aotearoa!
Click the links to get more info on the “Ride for Hope” project and on the event in Nelson.

My Love Affaire With Nature
2024-10-16 17:30 - 19:00 | the Boathouse
You loved Awestruck by Nature and Messages from the Matriarchs, now you will be deeply moved by six great communicators telling their stories of wildlife encounters, epic journeys, and personal epiphany, all backed up by brilliant visuals.

Our events have all sold out, so if you wish to be one of the benefiting audience, you will need to make the ticketing below (done by Koha).

If you cannot afford anything, there is no obligation to contribute; if you can afford a bit more, please help us meet our modest expenses (about 600 dollars) by paying ahead for others that are not able at this point.

We are all volunteers, organized by Jace Hobbs, and none of us gets compensation for the loving time we pour into these events. The great audience response has been our reward and we get plenty of that! So register your ticket below, consider a contributor or sponsor ticket donation, get it firmly on your calendar, and be prepared to be moved by our gifted storytellers. We all gain in the process.

https://events.humanitix.com/my-love-affair-with-nature

Webinar - Community resilience: climate adaptation, earthquakes, basic needs - they are all connected, but we are not
2024-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 | zoom
Presented by Jack Santa Barbara
This webinar will discuss the uncertain future we face with multiple risks increasing steadily. Governments are failing to protect us, placing responsibility onto local communities. Community resilience building to ensure everyone’s universal basic needs are met is a critical aspect of a secure future. There are many examples of communities beginning this process, but more is urgently needed.
Is your community ready? Be part of the discussion about how to build community resilience where you live.
Jack is a long-time member of Our Climate Declaration and has organized and facilitated many of OCD’s Economy of Enough webinars over the years. He is a retired academic and CEO, and has been a peace, environmental and justice activist for many decades. He is currently facilitating a DANZ (Degrowth Aotearoa New Zealand) initiated Community Resilience project.
More info and registration: https://www.ourclimatedeclaration.org.nz/community_resilience

2024 Aotearoa Repair Summit
2024-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
To celebrate InternationalRepairDay, the RepairNetworkAotearoa and the RighttoRepairCoalitionAotearoa will be offering the 2024 Aotearoa Repair Summit on Thursday 17 October– A FREE Online event 11PM – 12PM– this year hosted by their partner WasteMINZ.

With representatives from across the industry, hear what is happening in the repair space from a political, business, community and educational perspective. We will be joined by 4 speakers including Dr Paul Smith – Right to Repair Coalition Aotearoa, Jessica Saul – University of Canterbury, Meghan Cooper – Rotorua Lakes Council, Ben Kepes – Cactus Outdoor with the session facilitated by Brigitte Sistig – Repair Network Aotearoa.
FREE REGISTRATION HERE: 2024 Aotearoa Repair Summit
Brought to you by the RepairNetworkAotearoa and the RighttoRepairCoalitionAotearoa.

Green Drinks
2024-10-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Two Thumbs Brewery., 32c New Street, Nelson
Green Drinks will be happening next Thursday 17th from 5.30pm -6.30pm at Two Thumbs Brewery.
It has been so great to the community come together, a huge range of people from different industries and backgrounds.
If you haven’t been before there will be a little sign on the table saying “Green Drinks”.
All welcome!
To be kept updated, follow Bluemoth on LinkedIn.

WEBINAR - A Clean Energy Future is Possible
2024-10-17 19:30 - 21:00 | zoom
A Clean Energy Future is Possible: A Virtual Fireside Chat with Jace Hobbs and John Michaelis

The climate crisis is upon us. Temperature records are being set every month, yet our emissions continue to rise. Fossil fuels have not been replaced despite the measurable damage to our environment.

Can we transition to alternative systems in time?

We will not turn this around with a silver bullet, but multiple solutions exist that are yet to be pulled together.

Find out how we find the combined will to turn the rising tide before it overwhelms us, with John Michaelis and Jace Hobbs.

Webinar is free, but please register here.

Motueka Repair Cafe
2024-10-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Motueka Library, 32 Wallace street, Motueka, 7120
More info on the facebook page of the Motueka Repair Cafe.

Nelson Repair Cafe
2024-10-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Habitat Hub (Buzz Room – behind ReStore), 166 Tahunanui Drive, Tahunanui - Nelson, New Zealand

Reduce Food Waste Workshop
2024-10-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Motueka Library, 32 Wallace street, Motueka, 7120

Webinar - Take the Jump on National Climate Day
2024-10-24 12:30 - 13:30 | zoom
Do you feel stuck in a fossil fuelled lifestyle and want to make a change?
Find out the small steps you can take to make a difference, while having fun along the way!
Join us at 12.30pm on National Climate Action Day, 24th October, for an online lunchtime exploration of Take the Jump. The Jump is seven doable lifestyle shifts that bring you more in balance with nature and link you to a growing global movement of people who care about the planet and each other.
We’ll tell you about the basics of the science-based lifestyle shifts, and the foundations behind our people-powered movement. You’ll hear from a range of Jump Ambassadors who have started on this journey, and have the opportunity to ask questions and find out more.
Register HERE
Take the Jump – Throw a Better Party!

Twilight Market Gathering Event
2024-10-24 16:30 - 18:30 | Isel Park Market
Let’s meet kanohi ki te kanohi, face to face, and celebrate Climate Action Day together at the Isel Park Twilight Market.
It’s a beautiful setting to catch up over a meal and a great opportunity to discover the food available from the food trucks.
See you there!
This gathering being weather dependant, please check on our facebook page that it is still on in case you have a doubt.

EVENT POSTPONED - Community Kōrero: Growing Towards a Successful Bicultural Partnership
2024-11-16 13:30 - 16:00 | Greenmeadows community centre, Cnr Main Road and Songer Street, Stoke, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand
The Nelson Tasman Climate Forum welcomes you to take part in a conversation about navigating bicultural relationships in restoration work with Hina Moses-Te Kani (Ngāti Kuia) and Ian Shapcott, facilitated by Peter Lawless of Phoenix Facilitation.

Mohua/Golden Bay Repair Cafe
2024-11-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Collingwood rugby and football club rooms, 146 Collingwood-Bainham Main Rd, Collingwood 7073, New Zealand

Zero Waste Summit
2024-11-18 08:30 - 2024-11-20 17:00 | Wellington
Zero Waste Network warmly invites you to join them for their 2024 Zero Waste Summit!
Set in the vibrant city of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington, this gathering will feature engaging talks from inspiring speakers and expert panelists. We’ll dive into workshops focused on various waste streams, collaborate with like-minded individuals from across the country, and enjoy a range of networking activities, music, and zero waste fun. It’s a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with old friends and welcome new members to our community.
More information and registration process available here: Home | Zero Waste Summit

Nelson Tasman Climate Forum Annual Hui
2024-12-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Greenmeadows community centre, Cnr Main Road and Songer Street, Stoke, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand
Join us on 1st of December to hear about the Forums activities over the last year and plan for the year ahead. Well celebrate all we’ve achieved, discuss how to nurture and support our wonderful volunteers as we go forward, and appoint our new Leadership Group.
A delicious morning tea and vegetarian (with GF and vegan options) lunch is included. Please register HERE.

Life Cycle - Bike Festival
2024-12-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Broadgreen intermediate

Waitangi Day - Nelson Marae Powhiri
2025-02-06 09:00 - 15:00
Powhiri at 9am at Ngati Rarua marae.
10am annual International Kai Festival commences at Founders Heritage Park.
There will be kai, refreshments, arts & crafts. Entertainment by local kapa haka and Pacifica groups.
Bring a Koha and whanau along and join us.
We can assemble/assemble at 8.30am at the entrance to Founders Park and walk along to the Marae. Find Anne (the one with red hair :-)).

Maire Stream Guardians/Nurturers monthly Working Bee
2025-02-09 09:30 - 12:30 | Maire Stream Restoration Area, Upper Maire Stream. Whakatu/Tahunanui, 49 Douglas Rd, Nelson
This Sunday 9th., Gathering at 9.30am we’ll walk up Maire Stream Esplanade to the Restoration Area.
There is a couple of plants to plant.
Weeding is Ivy, small Gorse and Blackberry. We may move to the Wee Food Forest to weed out Climbing Doc and Oldmans Beard.
Wear sturdy footwear/gumboots, long trousers, sun hat, gloves and water to drink. Medium fitness required.
Bring secateurs, lobbers and garden fork if you have them.
Contact Anne any queries (0274393503). All welcome

Māori Engagement Training
2025-02-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
We are delighted to share with the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum community an opportunity provided by Peter Lawless, Director at The Lawless Edge Ltd and Facilitator at Phoenix Facilitation.
Peter invites us to deepen our understanding of the Māori worldview and principles to develop the capacity of the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum community to engage positively with the Māori in te Tau Ihu o te waka a Maui.
This Māori engagement training will be divided into 6 Modules of 6 weeks each. The overall approach will be to follow a koru pattern introducing all the necessary elements from the beginning and then offering opportunities to deepen understanding and capability in each aspect.
The objective is for participants to become confident and capable in engaging with Māori in the region. Minimum learning to reach conscious incompetence, knowing what you don’t know in relation to what you need to know. For some, it can be the beginning of a learning journey where they can become consciously competent in a range of situations.
The training will be divided as follows:

Module 1 – Foundations (round 1 beginning in October 2024 – round 2 in February 2025)

Module 2 – Te Reo

Module 3 – Values and beliefs

Module 4 – Te Tiriti

Module 5 – Māori structures in Te Tauihu

Module 6 – Interacting and tikanga

Registrations to the Module 1 are open now, and the other Modules will be organised later on.
The learning objective of the 1st Module on Foundations will be to have a basic understanding of the elements required to competently engage with Māori on behalf of the Climate Forum. The foundational module (Module 1) will be required for participation in later modules. The later modules are standalone for those that have done module 1.
The 6 sessions of this 1st Module will be organised as follow:

Session 1 – Te Ao Māori (Māori beliefs and values – Creation – The Atua (Gods) and relationship to Tangata (people) – Climate and Biodiversity – Whakapapa).
Session 2 – Te Tiriti (Reason for the Treaty – Preparation and signing of the Treaty – The versions – Legal status – Relationship to individuals).
Session 3 – Te Reo Rangatira (Why Te Reo Rangatira matters – Pronunciation – Basic greetings).
Session 4 – Interacting (Māori structures in Te Tauihu – The iwi of this region – Mana whenua and tangata whenua – Tribal structures – traditional and modern).
Session 5 – Communicating respectfully (Tikanga in a range of situations – Mihi and powhiri).
Session 6 – Integrating for engagement (Drawing the understanding together – Where to go for more information or training – Future modules).

Due to the great value of this opportunity and the fact that places are limited, we strongly encourage participants to commit to coming to the sessions of the Module they’ve decided to register to.
The first module is offered a second time in February, and we ask participants to contribute with a Koha when you register for the Module (including 6 sessions of 1 hour each), which will help further the goals of the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum.
This round begins on Tuesday 4th of February 2025 for 6 weeks (with a pause on the 25th of Feb, and the training ending on the 18th of March). We still accept participants who would like to catch up untill the 11th of February.
Registrations for the Module 1 in early 2025 is available HERE.

If you have any questions about this training, please get in touch using this address: info@ntcf.nz

Cruise Ship Community Meeting - This Wednesday!
2025-02-19 18:30 - 20:00
Gather, listen, share and learn about the cruise ship industry and it’s impact on us here in Nelson.
Hear from speakers including our deputy mayor, Rohan O’Neil-Stevens.
On 20th the Amadea, will dock at Port Nelson ….. this luxury cruise with 642 passengers and nearly as many crew, has traveled 10,000 plus km ….. using verified statistics the emissions of this trip will cause the death of 1.2 people from the increased temperatures before 2100 ….. this could be my great grandchildren ….. Amadea’s previous journeys include stops in one of the most fragile and important eco systems…. Antarctica …..

NEW DATE for Community Kōrero: Growing Towards a Successful Bicultural Partnership
2025-02-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Greenmeadows community centre, Cnr Main Road and Songer Street, Stoke, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand
The Nelson Tasman Climate Forum welcomes you to take part in a conversation about navigating bicultural relationships in restoration work with Hina Moses-Te Kani (Ngāti Kuia) and Ian Shapcott, facilitated by Peter Lawless of Phoenix Facilitation.

Please let us know here if you plan to come.

Climate Action Week Marlborough
2025-02-24 08:00 - 2025-02-28 15:00
Join for a week of inspiring conversations, educational events, and actionable steps to support our business community in becoming more aware, knowledgeable, and proactive about regeneration.
More information about the week here: Climate Action Week – Marlborough 2025
Message from Anne (anne@amelectrolysis.co.nz): “I will be travelling to Blenheim for the day and have a seat in my car on Monday 24th February, only. Leaving 6.45am to get there for the start 8.30am-9am“.
