Name: EVENT CANCELLED – BioCredita and Forest Development by Ekos – Nelson
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Whakatū Nelson Climate Change Strategy – Discuss and share your thoughts

Mar 17

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Whakatū Nelson Climate Change Strategy – Discuss and share your thoughts

“Global efforts to address climate change are falling short. Whakatū Nelson must rapidly address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing resilience to climate disruption. What we do now is crucial for determining our future. Tackling global greenhouse gas emissions will require coordination at an unprecedented scale – …
Jonathan Boston – Trust, Science and Climate Change

Mar 21

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Jonathan Boston – Trust, Science and Climate Change

Trust, Science and Climate Change Climate scientists tell us that we’re heading for a world so warm that our grandchildren’s lives will be miserable. Industry tells us to keep consuming fossil fuels or even constructs misinformation to ensure that we’ll do so. People elect politicians that assign low priority to …

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Give feedback on NCC’s new climate plan – Online brainstorming session

Apr 1

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Give feedback on NCC’s new climate plan – Online brainstorming session

As you may know, Nelson City Council has published its Climate Strategy and Action Plan. We were very pleased that it contains the target emissions reduction figure that the Forum Targets Group had calculated as one of its two choices of target. It contains many other admirable features, such as …
Weavers of words

Apr 24

8:00 pm

Weavers of words

Three gifted storytellers tell a range of epic adventures and meaningful sagas about those that have come before us, and how their lived experience impacts our lives today. Each teller has a history of performance in the art, and among the awards on display is the National Hemingway Storytellers Contest …
Tackling the twin crises of biodiversity and climate across our region

Apr 28

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Tackling the twin crises of biodiversity and climate across our region

Tackling the twin crises of biodiversity and climate across our region: Kotahitanga mō te Taiao Alliance (KMTT) and our collective, co-governance approach to restoration whilst ensuring climate resilience. Debs Martin is the Kaiwhakahaere Taiao / Programme Manager for KMTT, and will step us through the work that has been done …
Messages from the Matriarchs

May 8

5:30 pm

Messages from the Matriarchs

After an overwhelming appreciative audience at our first ‘Messages from the Matriarchs’ , we are back with a new slate of dynamic and visionary speakers. The sheer life experience that we have in this group will inspire you to attend, but the messaging and imagery displayed along with all that …
Wildlife of the Southern Ocean

Jun 1

2:00 pm

Wildlife of the Southern Ocean

Why a trip to the Sub Antarctic Islands? It was a personal interest trip to see the southern part of New Zealand. The talk will give an impression of visiting the islands from a novice’s point of view. The islands we visited were Campbell Island, Auckland Islands and the …
Adaptation – Top Down and Bottom-up: we need them both!

Jun 4

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Adaptation – Top Down and Bottom-up: we need them both!

Come and find out what's being done at all levels to adapt to climate change. We will welcome Marie Becdelievre, NCC Adaptation Lead Person, who will give us an overview of the top-down approach We'll then dive into a more bottom-up viewpoint, covering the following topics: "Iwi Marae Emergency preparedness", …
Solstice Celebration – Rhythm of the Earth

Jun 21

1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Solstice Celebration – Rhythm of the Earth

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Motueka Community film circle is back!

Jun 25

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Motueka Community film circle is back!

This film highlights how community-driven efforts to establish water-retention landscapes can impact water conservation. It follows a group of young people grappling with the climate crisis while they weave in inspiring stories of regenerative ecosystem design to create water retention in communities, villages, and regions. This documentary shows us how essential intact water cycles are for …

$10
Take the Jump Ambassador training – 1st to 29th of July

Jul 1

7:00 am - 8:30 pm

Take the Jump Ambassador training – 1st to 29th of July

Are you concerned about climate change, but not sure how you can help to make a difference? Do you want to play a positive, active role in climate change solutions? Get to know more about the how the global Take the Jump movement is developing in Aotearoa and help to …

Koha
WEBINAR: Will Consumerism be the death of Capitalism? Featuring Dr. Rod Carr

Jul 2

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

WEBINAR: Will Consumerism be the death of Capitalism? Featuring Dr. Rod Carr

Dr. Rod Carr is the inaugural chair of the Climate Change Commission (2019-2024), former Vice Chancellor of University of Canterbury (2009-2019) and one-time Reserve Bank Deputy Governor (1998-2003) and independent director and board chair of the Bank (2012-2017). Rod has a PhD in Insurance and Risk Management, MA in Applied …
Make your money a force for good – Forum’s talk cancelled but join the one in the afternoon

Jul 17

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Make your money a force for good – Forum’s talk cancelled but join the one in the afternoon

Come and meet Barry Coates, Founder and co-CEO of Mindful Money, a Charity that promotes ethical and impact investment and provide a free service to the public, showing them the investments in their KiwiSaver or retail investment funds. The event previoulsy organised by the Forum at 7pm is cancelled, but …
Take the Jump Ambassador training – 1st to 29th of July

Jul 29

7:00 am - 8:30 pm

Take the Jump Ambassador training – 1st to 29th of July

Are you concerned about climate change, but not sure how you can help to make a difference? Do you want to play a positive, active role in climate change solutions? Get to know more about the how the global Take the Jump movement is developing in Aotearoa and help to …

Koha
Electrify Nelson

Jul 31

6:30 pm

Electrify Nelson
Deep Ecology and the Work That Reconnects Workshop

Aug 16

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Deep Ecology and the Work That Reconnects Workshop

The event is an all-day workshop based on the principles of Deep Ecology and the Work That Reconnects: some really powerful group practices that help us metabolise our grief, anxiety and despair about the climate, biodiversity loss and all the associated ecological violence. The event is led by Inna Alex, with Siobhán …
Nature and Climate: Meet your Candidates and hear their views.

Sep 2

September 2 @ 7:00 pm - September 11 @ 8:00 pm

Nature and Climate: Meet your Candidates and hear their views.

Nelson Tasman Climate Forum, Forest and Bird and Tasman Environmental Trust have teamed up to host a series of Zoom sessions where both mayoral and council candidates will be invited to answer questions about the role they intend to play in advancing Nature and Climate policies. The recent weather events …
Growth of the Repair movement from Te Tau Ihu (Top of the South)

Sep 12

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Growth of the Repair movement from Te Tau Ihu (Top of the South)

Join us to learn how the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum is helping grow the Repair kaupapa across Te Tau Ihu and beyond. We're working to make it normal in our communities to value what we have—by supporting repair, maintenance, and fair access to services that help extend the life of …
Community Hui: Understanding our rivers, strengthening our communities

Sep 18

9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Community Hui: Understanding our rivers, strengthening our communities

Join the Motueka Catchment Collective for a collaborative hui exploring the Motueka River system—iwi connections, historical protection and management, current dynamics and health, and the resilience we need for the future. They’ll share insights on recent flood events, river behaviour, and begin the conversation around solutions for climate change and …
Event POSTPONED – Planning for the Future of Nelson Tasman Together

Sep 24

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Event POSTPONED – Planning for the Future of Nelson Tasman Together

!! This event has been postponed to the Thursday 23rd of October =>>> New event !! Are you worried about sea level rise, flooding, earthquakes, and bushfires? Do you wonder what Nelson City Council is doing about these increasing risks? Do you want to explore how climate change will affect where …
The New Peasants – Film Screening – Nelson

Oct 16

6:15 pm - 9:00 pm

The New Peasants – Film Screening – Nelson

The Climate Action Festival is excited to bring you the Aotearoa New Zealand premiere of The New Peasants by Happen Films. The New Peasants is an intimate portrait of a family—Meg, Patrick, Zephyr, and Woody—who for two decades have chosen to step away from modern industrial culture to live a …

$15 – $22
Future Council – Film Screening – Nelson

Oct 17

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Future Council – Film Screening – Nelson

Join the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum and Lighthouse Aotearoa for a special screening of Future Council a new documentary film from director Damon Gameau (2040, That Sugar Film). We'll watch the film together and enjoy a Q&A with local young people from Lighthouse Aotearoa who have been involved in local …

$10 – $15
Reusable Nappy Sample Library – Nelson

Oct 18

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Reusable Nappy Sample Library – Nelson

Together, let's use reusable nappies to help reduce plastic waste and save money. Explore a range of “zero waste” nappies by joining Little Green Steps during one of their monthly gatherings. This is an opportunity to try on more than 50 different nappies and get advice on nappy fitting and …
Nelson Compost Club working bees – Nelson

Oct 18

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Nelson Compost Club working bees – Nelson

Get your hands dirty with the fun and passionate Community Compost Club during the Climate Action Festival and every Saturday morning. This is an ongoing working session that takes place throughout the year. No prior registration required. The compost club is located at the Waimarama Community Gardens (Tantragree Rd, The …
Learn how to make compost! – Appleby

Oct 18

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Learn how to make compost! – Appleby

Join us for this popular interactive hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to plan, build, and maintain a compost heap. Organic nursery operator Rex Hunt will demonstrate how you can make your own compost in a short period of time. He takes a science-based approach and will explain the …

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Motueka Repair Cafe during Climate Action Festival – Motueka

Oct 18

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Motueka Repair Cafe during Climate Action Festival – Motueka

Join the dynamic Motueka Repair Cafe at the Motueka Library (Te Noninga Kumu), and have a cuppa while you learn how to repair your stuff. We’ve assembled a team to deal with repairs to clothes, cushions, kitchen appliances, small furnishings, toys, and to sharpen knives. To stay updated about the …
Nelson Repair Cafe during Climate Action Festival – Nelson

Oct 18

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Nelson Repair Cafe during Climate Action Festival – Nelson

Repairing items saves resources and money. Come along to Nelson's monthly Repair Cafe to have one of your household items mended. You can bring items for smaller repairs – including electrical items (no large appliances please), clothing and textiles, small furniture, household items, bicycles, and toys. One item will be accepted …

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Top of the South Kai Resilience Hui – Tākaka

Oct 18

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Top of the South Kai Resilience Hui – Tākaka

This is a day of connection and cultivation at the Golden Bay Sustainability Centre. Come and hear experts present about how food resilience looks and could be improved in the Top of the South. Prepare for uncertain times, so that when natural disasters occur, people across Nelson-Tasman still have access …

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Solar on Steroids – Maximize Solar Energy Potential – Nelson

Oct 18

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Solar on Steroids – Maximize Solar Energy Potential – Nelson

Join Kevin Fourie, host of the HeapsMOREnergy Program on Fresh FM, for a 1-hour in-depth presentation on how to maximize Solar Power generation with Catchpower technology to reduce ‘grid dependency’, and lower home energy carbon footprint consumption. He will share his personal “Energy Efficiency” (EE) journey, and demonstrate how to “Measure – …
Blockade Cinema at the WAA! Club – Nelson

Oct 18

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Blockade Cinema at the WAA! Club – Nelson

What is it like to spend a night in a coal bucket, and why do people do it? Find out about direct action against extractive industries in this evening of short films and group discussion, hosted by Blockade Cinema for the Climate Action Festival. You’ll see new film …

Koha
Electric car Expo/test drive – Richmond

Oct 19

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Electric car Expo/test drive – Richmond

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED Nelson's car dealers are coming together to offer you a preview of their best EV models and answer all your questions. There will be EV enthusiasts and businesses who have purchased EV fleet vehicles, as well as solar installers and home charging installers to help complete …
Fashion Resuscitation! Creative mending and upcycling demos by Textile ResQ – Stoke & Nelson

Oct 19

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Fashion Resuscitation! Creative mending and upcycling demos by Textile ResQ – Stoke & Nelson

Textile ResQ volunteers will share tips and tricks on how you can mend and upcycle clothes and bring them back to life. They will be giving demonstrations and hands-on instruction at the Hospice Op Shops in Stoke and Nelson throughout the day on Sunday 19 October. Textile ResQ volunteers are …
Abel Tasman Bioblitz – Discover the Wild Side at Canaan! – Tākaka Hill

Oct 19

10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Abel Tasman Bioblitz – Discover the Wild Side at Canaan! – Tākaka Hill

When most people think of Abel Tasman, they picture golden beaches and turquoise seas. But high on Takaka Hill lies Canaan - a hidden world of beech forest, tussock clearings, marble outcrops, and secret streams, alive with birds, plants, and insects. Join us at Canaan Campground for the Abel Tasman …

free
Golden Bay Sustainable Living Center Open Day – Tākaka

Oct 19

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Golden Bay Sustainable Living Center Open Day – Tākaka

This event is part of Climate Action Festival 2025. See the full program here. …
Nelson/Tasman E-Bike Expo – Richmond

Oct 19

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Nelson/Tasman E-Bike Expo – Richmond

Do you sometimes imagine yourself commuting to work or getting around town by bicycle instead of by car, but just can’t find the time or opportunity to try out an e-bike? Well, here’s your chance! Come and try out a range of e-bike brands on the smooth tarmac of the …
Garden to Kitchen cooking experience – Motueka

Oct 19

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Garden to Kitchen cooking experience – Motueka

Discover the art of nutritious and sustainable eating in this hands-on workshop. This experience is designed for anyone who is dreaming of a more self-sufficient lifestyle and wants to improve their cooking skills and routine using more local, seasonal ingredients, or someone simply wanting to feel more inspired and creative …

$20
Can Commons Culture Make A Comeback? – Nelson

Oct 19

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Can Commons Culture Make A Comeback? – Nelson

Join us at Fairfield House (48 Van Diemen Street, Nelson South) for an evening of cultural exploration, future probing and feasting with an eye towards the joyful and regenerative future we can create together. Allow yourself to be led through a history of commons (rights of access to land and …

Koha
ONLINE – Taking Care of our Rivers in the Face of Climate Change

Oct 20

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

ONLINE – Taking Care of our Rivers in the Face of Climate Change

This winter’s extreme conditions, which are likely to recur, highlight two options for adaptation: keep building dikes and rebuilding as before, or change course by learning from nature and adapting to the rhythms of our rivers. Environmental scientist and resource management expert Tom Kay will present evidence about how environmental …

free
ONLINE – Judgement Free Plant Based Support Session

Oct 20

October 20 @ 12:00 pm - October 24 @ 2:00 pm

ONLINE – Judgement Free Plant Based Support Session

Looking to improve your nutrition and lighten your footprint, but not sure where to start or ready to level up? NTS Nutrition is offering a completely judgment-free online consultation -- no matter where you are on your journey. Whether you're just considering eating less meat, have started making changes, or …

free
Resilient, Resourceful, Regenerative Living Workshop – Motueka

Oct 20

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Resilient, Resourceful, Regenerative Living Workshop – Motueka

Come and find inspiration, information, and examples of how to live a more resilient, resourceful, and regenerative life. Discover how permaculture ethics and principles can help to protect and provide for a more sustainable future. Meet a like-minded community of people who also hope for a safe, abundant, and happy …

$40
Victory Community Working Bee and Afternoon Tea in the Mārakai – Nelson

Oct 20

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Victory Community Working Bee and Afternoon Tea in the Mārakai – Nelson

Join the team in the Victory Community Garden for a working bee and afternoon tea to celebrate the Climate Action Festival. Come along to hear about our newly developed vision for the garden that supports people to garden together. See our community compost system in use or help tend our …

Free
Weaving Worlds Through the Spirit of the Commons – Motueka

Oct 20

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Weaving Worlds Through the Spirit of the Commons – Motueka

Weaving Worlds through the Spirit of the Commons: Perspectives from te ao Māori and European worlds Join us at the Motueka Library for an exploration of the history of commons, their enclosure and the potential to re-animate the ethos of the commons to create a more equitable, regenerative future for …

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Renewable Energy Tour – Golden Bay

Oct 21

10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Renewable Energy Tour – Golden Bay

This tour, organised by the Mohua 2042 Trust, will visit renewable energy sites in Golden Bay, showcasing farm-sized renewable installations spanning several hectares of solar panels, through to individual home-based systems. Attendees will travel together by bus to the various sites with commentary from a local renewable energy expert as …

$20
Compost Club – Washing up Party – Nelson

Oct 21

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Compost Club – Washing up Party – Nelson

Get your hands wet, cleaning buckets used for weekly compost collection, with the fun and passionate Community Compost Club. This is an ongoing weekly session that takes place throughout the year. The Tuesday 'washing up party' is a fun and social space, and all ages and abilities are welcome to …
ONLINE: Climate: Truth, Love, Despair, Rage

Oct 21

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

ONLINE: Climate: Truth, Love, Despair, Rage

The Work that Reconnects and Deep Ecology invite you to a "Truth, Love, Despair, Rage" online circle, where we'll make room for the internal experience of climate breakdown: the grief, rage, fear, love, hope, confusion...and all the feels that we don't know where to put. If you're tired of …

$5 – $40
Nerd Night Board games at The Vic – Nelson

Oct 22

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Nerd Night Board games at The Vic – Nelson

Grab your favourite climate, nature, or conservation-themed board game or just come along and join others for a night of friendly fun at The Vic Public House (281 Trafalgar St. Nelson). We’ll bring Daybreak and CO₂ to kick things off, and you’re welcome to bring your own. Plus, enjoy a 10% …
Motueka Community Film Circle – The Eternal Song – Motueka

Oct 22

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Motueka Community Film Circle – The Eternal Song – Motueka

Join the Motueka Community Film Circle for a screening of The Eternal Song, a documentary about the healing power of Indigenous cultures around the world. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples lived in deep connection with the earth, while stewarding ancestral land and wisdom. Narratives of colonialism, capitalism and individualism …

$14
Low-Carbon Commute Breakfast – Nelson

Oct 23

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Low-Carbon Commute Breakfast – Nelson

Bike, walk, run, scooter, roller blade, bus or go EV to work, school or just a daily outing on Thursday, 23rd October and join us between 7.30am to 9am at 1903 Square (Opposite the Cathedral Steps) to celebrate the launch of Swap One and Travel Friendly, the Nelson Tasman initiative to encourage people in our region to swap one …

free
EVENT RESCHEDULED – Garden to Table Open Day – Stoke

Oct 23

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

EVENT RESCHEDULED – Garden to Table Open Day – Stoke

Due to the planned teacher strike day, this event will be rescheduled. Please register your interest to Prashanti (Prashanti@gardentotable.org.nz) if you'd like to be kept updated. Come visit the Garden to Table programme in action at Birchwood School in Stoke. Schools, Early Childhood Education providers and …

Free
EVENT CANCELLED – BioCredita and Forest Development by Ekos – Nelson

Oct 23

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

EVENT CANCELLED – BioCredita and Forest Development by Ekos – Nelson

This event has been cancelled due to severe weather conditions and a local emergency affecting Christchurch and the Canterbury region. These disruptions have resulted in the cancellation of Sean’s flights, making it impossible for him to attend. We'll show you how Ekos BioCredita and Ekos Forever Forests can strengthen your …

Free

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