News & Events

Moving Planet – September 24 2011: A Day to Move Beyond Fossil Fuels

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Moving Planet is a worldwide rally to demand solutions to the climate crisis.

Hobsonville Point Farmers’ Market

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Located inside an old seaplane hangar down at The Landing (next to Hobsonville Point ferry terminal), the market makes a great morning out for the whole family – rain or shine. Sunday mornings 9am to 1pm. Also coastal walks, playgrounds & more to explore.

Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Markets

There’s nothing fresher or finer than a barrow load of food from The Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Markets! Shop for a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, bread, eggs, pickles and preserves straight from the producer. See the Napier Urban Food Market & Hastings Farmers’ Market.

Alpaca Felted Soap

Gentle handmade soap felted with ‘Fibre of the Gods’ – Nelson Alpaca fibre. Gives gentle exfoliation – no need for anything else. A great gift …

South Christchurch Farmers’ Market

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The South Christchurch Farmers’ Market (formerly Opawa Farmers’ Market) is Christchurch’s best market for fresh produce particularly organic.

Oxford Farmers’ Market

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When: Sunday mornings from 9am to 12pm Where: Main Street Oxford, Oxford, North Canterbury, New Zealand. Contact: Toni Bellamy, Market Manager 03 3179056, 021 887259 Oxford Farmers’ Market on Facebook

Compost made easy with Bokashi Boost!

Turn your food scraps and garden waste into rich black supercharged organic compost in 30 days. Bokashi Boost uses effective micro-organisms to create the optimum …

Conservation Week 2011: 11 – 18 September

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Join thousands of people all across the country to celebrate New Zealand’s unique wildlife, our incredible natural areas, and the places that are part of our history.

Desire Fitness – Nelson

Desire Fitness is a small, personal fitness studio that specialises in whole-body holistic fat loss and fitness. We work with local sources and have many …

Kiwis Confused by Food Labels – Survey

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New research has shown that New Zealanders find food labels difficult to understand and lacking in key information.

Valuing Our Waters – Survey

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What future would you like to see for local rivers?

The Cawthron Institute is running an online survey to explore how to accommodate diverse interests and values in freshwater management, with a focus on local rivers.

Tasman Nelson Environment Awards Open

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The popular regional awards are open for nominations until Friday 16 September 2011. This is a joint Nelson City and Tasman District Council initiative.