New research has shown that New Zealanders find food labels difficult to understand and lacking in key information.
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Valuing Our Waters – Survey
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
The popular regional awards are open for nominations until Friday 16 September 2011. This is a joint Nelson City and Tasman District Council initiative.
Courses in Organic Horticulture – Fairfield House, Nelson
This course in Organic Horticulture covers level 3 Organics and level 4 Applied Organics, runs for 8 months beginning end of August, 9.30 – 3.00 daily at Fairfield House, Nelson.
Bicycles of the Future?
A bike made from recycled plastic. A bike ‘grown’ from bamboo. Just two recent eco-design innovations hinting at the shape of the future.
Nelson Tasman Ecofest 2011
Ecofest – making it easier being green. A showcase for Eco innovative products, services and messages.
The Nelson Tasman Ecofest 2011 – 20 & 21 August 2011
Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm and
Sunday 10.00am – 4.00pm
at the Trafalgar Centre, Nelson
Biosecurity Month Spotlights Tomorrow’s Pests Today
Bad bugs, weedy plants and pest animals are threatening our country, and during NZ Biosecurity Month in July, New Zealanders are being encouraged to find out what they can do about them.
Major Report suggests Catastrophe looms for Oceans
According to a recent major report, the world’s oceans are faced with an unprecedented loss of species comparable to the great mass extinctions of prehistory.
Kaikoura Becomes World’s First Destination to Secure EarthCheck Gold Community Certification
In yet another display of New Zealand’s world-leading sustainable tourism credentials, the small whale watching capital of Kaikoura has become the first destination in the world to receive EarthCheck’s Gold Community certification.
Call to boycott shark-fin soup
New Zealand Forest and Bird is urging diners to boycott a popular Chinese delicacy amid concerns over inhumane fishing practices.
The Lowdown on 2010-2011 Weather Extremes
If you thought the weather’s been a bit extreme lately you’d be right. Renown meteorologist Jeff Masters gives a detailed analysis of recent weather events.
Hands Across the Sand Global Day of Action
Tomorrow at noon, New Zealand will be the first of many nations to join in the international ‘Hands Across the Sands‘ day of action against offshore oil drilling.
