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Weavers of words

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
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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

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

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 …
Motueka Community film circle is back!
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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
WEBINAR: Will Consumerism be the death of Capitalism? Featuring Dr. Rod Carr
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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
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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 …
Community Hui: Understanding our rivers, strengthening our communities
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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 …
The New Peasants Screening
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The New Peasants Screening

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 …
Reusable Nappy Sample Library
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Reusable Nappy Sample Library

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 …
Learn how to make compost!
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Learn how to make compost!

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 …
Koha
Top of the South Kai Resilience Hui
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Top of the South Kai Resilience Hui

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 …
Koha
Solar on Steroids – Maximize Solar Energy Potential
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Solar on Steroids – Maximize Solar Energy Potential

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
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Blockade Cinema at the WAA! Club

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 cars Tradeshow/test drive
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Electric cars Tradeshow/test drive

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 your setup. This is …
Nelson/Tasman E-Bike Expo
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Nelson/Tasman E-Bike Expo

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
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Garden to Kitchen cooking experience

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?
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Can Commons Culture Make A Comeback?

This will be 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 associated resources), their enclosure, and the potential to shape …
Koha
WEBINAR – Taking care of our rivers in the face of climate change
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WEBINAR – 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 …
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Judgement Free Plant Based Support Session
October 20 @ 12:00 pm - October 24 @ 2:00 pm

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 …
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Renewable Energy Tour – Golden Bay
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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
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Compost Club – Washing up Party

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 …
Climate: Truth, Love, Despair, Rage
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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
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Nerd Night Board games at The Vic

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 …
Low-Carbon Commute Breakfast
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Low-Carbon Commute Breakfast

Bike, walk, run, scooter, roller blade, bus to work, school or just a daily outing on Thursday, 23rd October between 7.30am to 9am at 1903 Square (Opposite the Cathedral Steps) to celebrate the launch of Swap One, an initiative to encourage people in Nelson Tasman region to swap one high-carbon …
free
Garden to Table Open Day
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Garden to Table Open Day

  Come visit the Garden to Table programme in action at Birchwood School in Stoke. Schools, Early Childhood Education providers and community are invited to learn more about Garden to Table's four pou of Grow, Harvest, Prepare, Share. Become inspired to introduce the Garden to Table programme at your school …
Free
Potting up Party (for schools only)
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Potting up Party (for schools only)

Native plant restoration is climate action. The Roding River catchment group in the Aniseed Valley is working closely with Hope School to grow eco-sourced native plants to revegetate the riparian zone along the river. Vegetated riparian zones help to filter out toxins and sediment from rainfall events, while creating habitat …
Edible Bicycle Tour
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Edible Bicycle Tour

Take a bicycle tour of public orchards and a delightful private backyard garden project in central Nelson. John-Paul Pochin (Urban Farmers), Kelli Campbell, and Rachael Curson (Whakatū Food Sovereignty Project) will be your guides, describing food harvesting opportunities on public land as well as learning how to turn your garden …
Koha or Gold coin

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