Name: Closing Night: How to Live on Earth – NELSON
Start: 2026-09-27T17:30:00+13:00
End: 2026-09-27T20:00:00+13:00
Location: The Suter – Nelson

Webinar: Carpooling Made Easy with Pooly – ONLINE

Sep 23

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. …

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free
Always be Naturing Forest ecological walk and meditation – NELSON

Sep 23

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 …

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

free
Motueka film circle – The Man Who Saves the World? – MOTUEKA

Sep 23

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 tells the remarkable true story of Stanislav Petrov, the Soviet officer whose calm judgement during a tense Cold War moment may …

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$20
Swap One Low-Carbon Commute Breakfast: Come Bright! – NELSON

Sep 24

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, …

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Free
Ethical Investing Workshop – ONLINE

Sep 24

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 …

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free
Leadership Conversations for Climate and Taiao – NELSON

Sep 24

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 …

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
How to Vote for Climate and Nature in the Coming Election – ONLINE

Sep 24

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 …

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

free
WEBINAR – Ready for the Next One? Resilience & Insurance for Rural Properties as Extreme Weather Increases – ONLINE

Sep 25

WEBINAR – Ready for the Next One? Resilience & Insurance for Rural Properties as Extreme Weather Increases – ONLINE

As part of this year's Climate Action Festival theme, Our Place, Our Power, this session looks at what a future of more frequent, more intense flooding means for rural landowners — for property decisions, risk levels, and what to actually do about it. Alastair Clements, team leader of the Tasman …

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free
Sizzling Solar Solutions – MOTUEKA

Sep 25

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 …

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Koha
Fairfield House Talk: A Slender Path To A Thriving Future – NELSON

Sep 25

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 …

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Compost Get Together – NELSON

Sep 26

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. …

9:00 am - 11:00 am

free
Permaculture Possibilities: Discover, Design and Transform Your Space – NELSON

Sep 26

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 …

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Koha
Watts Inside Nelson: Solar Open Home Tour – NELSON

Sep 26

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. …

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sizzling Solar Solutions – NELSON

Sep 26

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 …

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Koha
Film Screening: The Lorax – NELSON (TBC)

Sep 26

Film Screening: The Lorax – NELSON (TBC)

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 …

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

$10 – $20
Community Litter Pick with Grassroots Recycling – NELSON

Sep 27

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 …

10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Closing Night: How to Live on Earth – NELSON

Sep 27

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 …

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

$15 – $25

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