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Archive for July 2007 to November 2009:
Hampden Union Celebrity Challenge Debate
A 350 Event for Profound Climate Action at Copenhagen
Saturday, 21st November 21 2009
6:00pm
Hampden Great Hall
Tickets: $15
“Promoting continuous economic growth per se is a sound national strategy to secure our children’s future”
Hampden Knights Team (to take the negative):
- ROD ORAM - Journalist and national commentator on economic matters
- ASSOC PROFESSOR SUSAN KRUMDIECK - Mechanical systems engineer, Canterbury University
www.mech.canterbury.ac.nz/people/krumdieck.shtml - TE RADAR (Sustainability experimenter and media personality par excellence)
www.radarswebsite.com
The Challenged (to take the affirmative):
- Prime Minister John Key to assemble a team of his “best men and true” to defend our national policy on growth
Arbitrator and Peace Keeper: Our brave MAYOR ALEX FAMILTON
A light evening meal of soup, with a selection of seafood from Fleur’s with coffee and cake to follow will be provided (included in ticket price.) BYOB.
Kids of Hampden School will entertain us before the debate.
$15 Tickets: 100 only on first come basis with some special guests and media by invitation.
Book your place with Elizabeth Norton Tel 03 439 4887.
Note: still to receive a positive response from government representatives. In the event that the challenge is not taken up, members of our debating team will address the audience and there will be open discussion facilitated by Mayor Familton – so have your curliest questions at the ready just in case!
In Transition - movie screening
Wednesday, 11th November 2009
7:30pm
Harbour Street Theatrette
Natural Heritage Society Oamaru Transition Town project and 350amaru are showing as a follow up to 'The Age of Stupid Movie'.
Gold Coin donation, supper after.
ALL WELCOME
In Transition: The inspiring story of the global Transition Town movement. A
community response to the challenges of Peak Oil and Climate Change.
Life Drawing Workshop
Weekend 7th & 8th November 2009
9:30am - 4:30pm
Oamaru Railway Station (North Platform - Donna Demente's Studio)
Tutor: Michele Beaufoy
$30 for both days, or $20 for one (either)
Limited Places
Reservations Essential
Phone Karen: 434 2322
Made possible with the assistance of Whitestone Community Arts Council
24 OCTOBER 2009
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION
350 Oamaru isn't satisfied with a Day of Action
... we're planning a week!
Here is the 350 Oamaru Program for the 18th to the 24th October. Please pass on the program, Age of Stupid flier and Be Empowered sheet to everyone you know!
The 350amaru crew have worked really hard to link with a number of community groups. It's going to be a really interactive and fun week – they're looking forward to your amazing support!
Sunday 18 October 2009 – Otago Family Day
12.30pm–2.30pm – having fun and learning about the Oamaru Creek. Oamaru Community Gardens Harvest Exchange and 350 seedlings to give away! At Fenwick Park, Chalmers St.
Monday 19–Friday 23 October 2009 – Alternative Transport Week
Students, workers and shoppers are leaving their cars at home.Tune in to Classic Hits radio every morning for live coverage!
Thursday 22 October 2009 – The Age of Stupid
Oamaru premiere of The Age of Stupid, the new, highly acclaimed doco-drama about climate change that's taking the world by storm! At the Oamaru Movie Max Cinema 3, 7.15pm. Supper and discussion after the film. Rated M (contains offensive language). Tickets $9, available from Harbour St. Bakery, Brydone Growers, WRRP, or phone Gail on (03) 434 9761.
Friday 23 October 2009 – Schools Day of Climate Action
The Schools Day of Climate Action in Oamaru and across the nation. Including a big push alongside Active Transport and Sport Otago for walking and cycling to school!
Saturday 24 October 2009 – Free Bike Workshops, and 350 The Gig
A FREE cycle maintenance workshop between 1.30pm and 3pm, with Rob from Vertical Ventures. Bring your bike and bike tools (if any!) Ride on the stationary penny farthing for 30 seconds! Grainstore Gallery, Harbour St.
From 8pm on, 350 The Gig will be happening at the Penguin Club. A free, vibrant night of local entertainment, choir, dance and song.
For more information on 350 Oamaru's plans, contact Maxine ecowithmax@gmail.com
Waitaki Community Gardens
Open Day
Sunday, 6th September 2009
10:00am - 3:00pm
Waitaki Community Gardens, Chelmer Street, opposite Waitaki Resource Recovery Park
- All Day - Stone carving.
- 10:00am - Planting of Swan Plants by children. Story telling by Marie Grunke.
- 10:45am - Grafting workshop. Bring a sharp knife.
- 12:00pm - Sausage sizzle.
- 1:00pm - Composting Demonstration.
Enquires: Annie T: 434 8891 M: 021 020 07578
Natural Heritage Society 2009 AGM
Thursday, 16th July 2009
Criterion Hotel
Guest spearkers:
Michael O'Brien - William Morris and the Arts & Crafts movement.
Chris Gourlie - Outline of how a traditional crafts school could work, to encourage discussion among members.
Sustainable Living Course
Wednesday, 13th May 2009 & every Wednesday for 8 weeks
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Waitaki Boys High School and other off site locations
Cost: $40
Contact: Lyn Bond on 437 0529 (ext 541), ask for information on the Sustainable living Course.
Everybody knows our global environment is suffering and most people, given the choice, want to do something constructive about it! If you are interested in making a difference, but are finding it hard to get started, unsure where to start or how to find information, The Sustainable living course is for YOU!
These fun filled and interactive classes will motivate, inspire and show you practical ways of making small changes to limit your environmental impact at home. You will also get to meet like minded people in YOUR community and experience live working examples. Your learning will focus on:
- Energy saving (especially electricity and fuels)
- Gardening 'with nature' and composting
- Eco-building and house renovation - May include a live visit to an Eco home
- Shopping choices and impacts
- Water demand and reducing water pollution
- Reuse, Reduce and Recycle.
- Peak Oil and Transport options
Also see: www.sustainableliving.org.nz
Scything Demonstration and Garden Tool Sharpening
Sunday, 19th April 2009
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fenwick Park, Chelmer Street
Do you know how to use a scythe?
Do your garden tools need sharpening?
Do you want to learn how?
Bring scythe and sharpening tools if you have them.
Cost: Gold coin donation. All Welcome
This is a Waitaki Community Gardens project.
Contact: Marian Shore 027 724 1130.
Ecogain 2009
part Orienteering part Amazing Race
Sunday, 19th April 2009
10:30 am
Takaro Park
Back by popular demand. It is bigger and with more team challenges than ever before!
Categories:
- School
- Family & Friends
- Corporate
2-4 people per team.
What to Bring: Mobile phone; pen/pencil; hat; water bottle; weather appropriate clothing (be prepared for 1 team member to potentially get wet;, closed in shoes; snacks; and of course your sense of aventure.
Cost: $20 per team (Numbers limited)
Register at Community House or contact:
Maxine: ecowithmax@gmail.com or
Helen:
434 9379
Apple Day
Sunday, 12th April 2009
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Hampden Hall
On Apple Day take advantage of having in Hampden
- the best apple experts in Otago to answer your questions about apple types and apple care
- great cooks and cooking styles – Mary Browne and Prof Helen Leach looking at early apple recipes (11:45 am), Theresa from Leo’s on Arun demo-ing traditional apple strudel (1:45 pm)
- a cider press in operation, with chance to taste juice and cider
- displays on history of cider-making in North Otago, growing apple trees, and more
- egg hunts (11:15 am) and games for the young at heart
- apple-type food stalls and
- live musicians
Free, all welcome, bring your apples
Note: when it is time to pick your apples, keep 3 or 4 of the apples from your trees in the fridge, and bring them along to be identified by Jim Dunckley
Susan Krumdieck
7th April 2009
Opera House
A public seminar about the issues of transport fuel and long range community planning.
Susan was the guest speaker for the Natural Heritage Society forums in 2007 and 2008.
Advanced Energy & Material Systems Laboratory (AEMS Lab)
Natural Heritage Society forum 2008
Natural Heritage Society forum 2007
Susan and her collegues also have a search project running in Oamaru on 6th, 7th & 8th April. The research is to help understand how people adjust their travel behaviour during a time of uncertainty in oil prices. They are especially interested in how/if rural communities respond to rising fuel prices. They invite anyone who is interested to participate.
Showcasing Sustainability
in the North Otago Community
The Natural Heritage Society of Oamaru Inc
Saturday 4th April 2009 and Sunday 5th April 2009
Oamaru and the surrounding area is brimming with people dedicated to making the transition from high energy to low energy lifestyles. They are actively preparing for the effects of climate change and the onset of the time when it will be harder to afford readily available oil and its by-products.
see The Natural Heritage Society of Oamaru for more details ...
Fenwick School
Art and Object Auction
Friday, 3rd April 2009
7:30pm
Fenwick School Hall
Hull Street
Viewing:
Thursday 2nd April
12 noon - 8:00pm
Friday 3rd April 12 noon - 7:30pm
Contacts:
Susan de Geest - Ph 434 6733
Shona de Geest - Ph 434 0902
Pre-Auction bids accepted to either Susan or Shona, or at viewing times as above.
Family Fun Day
Sunday, 7th December 2008
starts 11:00am
Orana Park
Gold coin donation entry
Entertainment, band, games, giveaways, rides, stalls, food & more.
All proceeds going to Waitaki Save the Children and Child Youth and Family Oamaru
Oamaru Christmas Parade
Saturday, 6th December 2008
12:00 - noon
Thames Street, Oamaru
Carols in the (Takaro) Park
1:00pm
Oamaru Farmers Market Steering Committee
Monday, 1 December 2008
7:30pm
Criterion Hotel Dining Room
Everyone interested in helping to organise a regular farmers’ market in Oamaru is invited to attend the first steering committee meeting.
For further information contact: Gail May-Sherman 434 9761
Waitaki Community Gardens Open Day
Sunday, 30th November 2008
10:00am to 12:00pm
Waitaki Community Gardens
The Waitaki Community Gardens Trust are pleased to invite all interested people to an open day. The gardens are located at the west end of the Botanical Gardens on Chelmer St, opposite the Waitaki Resource Recovery Park .
Contact: Marian Shore, phone: 434 0999
Hampden Market
Saturday, 22nd November 2008
9:30am to 12:30pm
Hampden
Make Christmas fun and affordable.
Make-your-own gift demos.
- 10.00 Launch of Waihemo and Hampden recycling trailers
- bottle rocket cars
- badges - 10.30 Paper lanterns - Liz King from Herbert
- 11.00 Victorian household products –
Marise “Domestic Goddess” Martin from Herbert - 12.00 Santa, being himself.
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations - 2008
12th - 16th November 2008
Experience the sights, sounds, tastes and activities of a bygone era as Oamaru celebrates its origins.
Fireworks at Westom
Friday, 7th November 2008
Gates open 6:00pm
Weston Sports Domain
Organised by Weston School
Tickets $5 per person, preschoolers free.
African Drum and Dance Camp
1st and 2nd November 2008
Camp Iona
Herbert
African Drum and Dance Camp with Mohamed Bangoura, master drummer, Guinea).
Drumming 9:00am to 11:00am and 2:00pm to 3:30pm each day.
Dance 11:00am to 1:00pm and 3:30pm to 5:00pm each day.
Cost before 15 October 2008 is $150, after $175.
$80 for single day.
Ra McRostie
Telephone (03) 434 8224 or (021) 115 4884
Website: www.korudance.com
Also check out www.drumtalk.co.nz
Tribal Dance - African inspired
Joyous high energy
Earthy tribal rhythms and dances
A fantastic way to express yourself and get fit
No dance experience necessary
Contact: Ra McRostie: (021) 115-4884 or 434-8224
Koru
Community Dance Theatrewww.korudance.com
Community Native Tree Planting Day
Sunday, 2nd November 2008
10:00am
Oamaru Creek beside Chelmer Street
A joint project between the Waitaki Resource Recovery Trust and Otago Regional Council.
Healthy Lifestyles Expo Waitaki 2008
Sunday, 19 October 2008
10:00am
Waitaki Recreation Centre & Orana Park
HALO Community Network are delighted to announce the 2008 Lifestyle Expo will be held on the 19th October 2008, venue Waitaki Recreation Centre and Orana Park.
The Expo aims to promote, educate, and support the Waitaki Community in the areas of health, well being and environmental sustainability.
The 2008 Expo will build on previous Expo’s and will promote healthy lifestyles. This year in addition to showcasing community groups and organisations there will be an eco component with an opportunity for some ‘hands on’ learning.
Ecogaining
Sunday 12 October 2008
10:00am
Oamaru Public Gardens
Part 'amazing race', part rogaine, part orienteering.
To find out more please visit the HALO website:
www.halo.org.nz/events.php?event=833
or view the event flier:
ECOGAINE 12th Oct 08.pdf
Spirit of Spring Festival
19th to 27th September 2008
Spirit of Spring Extravaganza Show
Friday, 18 September 2008
Wednesday, 24
September 2008
Friday, 26 September 2008
7:30pm
St Kevin's College
Street Parade
Saturday, 20 September 2008
Thames Street
Gardens to Gallery Promenade
Saturday, 27 September 2008
Dusk
Start Oamaru Public Gardens
Whitestone Community Arts Council and Creative NZ Communities
Awakino Ski Field
The Awakino ski field has the best snow it has had for many years.
It is operating most Sundays, weather and snow permitting.
Groups by arrangement.
Cost per day:
Adult: $35
Students: $25
Primary student: $15
Accomodation is available on site.
Please contact John Hamilton for more details.
Telephone: 434 9781 or (021) 890 584
Black and White Dance Night
North Otago Child Cancer Foundation
30 August 2008
7:00pm
St Kevins Dining Room
Band - The Oxo Cubans from Dunedin.
Supper provided, bar facilities available.
Price $50 per person.
Tickets from Peter Pan Bakery,
or phone Sharon Greaney 03 431 3914.
Hampden Community Energy Public Information Forum
Safe investment after cheap oil
Tuesday 29 July 2008
7:00pm
Hampden Hall
What can you invest time and money in that is worthwhile and safe in such unstable economic times? Two experts from Otago University will help us understand this question.
Dr Sara Walton
"Exploring notions of community and business in a world of peak oil"
Associate Professor David Duval
"NZ Emissions Trading Scheme: the way forward in a carbon constrained future?"
There will be questions and discussion after the presentations
All welcome - Gold coin - Supper provided
Coastal Otago Tree Crops
Pruning Fruit Trees Workshop
Sunday, 27 July 2008
10:30am
Liz and Paul Crosby's place, Frews Road, Herbert.
2:00pm
McClouds Station Road
Non members $10.00
Anyone wishing to learn how to prune fruit trees is very welcome to watch or participate in a demonstration pruning day.
For information telephone Liz or Paul 439-5107.
Oamaru Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Society
124th Annual Show
Friday, 18 July 2008
2:00pm to 6:00pm
Saturday, 19 July 2008
10:00am to 4:00pm
Drill Hall, Itchen Street, Oamaru
Oamaru Repertory Society
Humpty Dumpty
Saturday, 12 July 2008 - 7:30pm
Sunday, 13 July 2008 - 7:30pm
Tuesday, 15 July 2008 - 7:30pm
Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 7:30pm
Thursday, 17 July 2008 - 7:30pm
Friday, 18 July 2008 - 7:30pm
Saturday, 17 July 2008 - 4:00pm
Sunday, 17 July 2008 - 4:00pm
Oamaru Repertory Theatre, Itchen Street.
A pantomime by John Crocker and Eric Gilder.
Directed by Judith Bingham.
Box office open daily from Wednesday 9 July 12:00 noon to 1:30pm and 3:30pm to 5:00pm.
Phone 434-8868 during these times.
All adults $15.00
Children and students $8.00
Bookings of 10 or more adults $13.00 each.
North Otago Bird Fanciers Club
46th Annual Show
Saturday, 12 July 2008
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, 13 July 2008
9:00am to 1:00pm
Drill Hall, Itchen Street, Oamaru
Birds available for sale
Adults $2.00 - Children 50c
North Otago Rock and Mineral Club
Gemstone and Jewellery
Saturday, 12 July 2008
9:00am to 4:30pm
Sunday, 13 July 2008
10:00am to 4:00pm
Scottish Hall, Tyne Street, Oamaru
Adults $1.00 - Children 20c
Natural Heritage Society - AGM
Tuesday, 17 June 2008
7:00pm
Harbour Street Theatrette
Contact:
Natural Heritage Society of Oamaru
nhs+a-t+oamaru.co.nz
The brief AGM will be followed by the screening of the documentary:
A Crude Awakening
Website:
A Crude Awakening / The Oil Crash
www.oilcrashmovie.com
Hampden Energy Efficiency Expo
Monday, 2 June 2008
10:00am to 4:00pm
Hampden Hall
- It’s a hands-on event with lots of demos and things to try your skills on.
- Lots of great information in one place – presentations by some of NZ’s foremost authorities in their fields.
- Do you know about the generous government subsidies to re-insulate your house? The company that does that will be there.
- Watch our mayor and Fleur pit their rubbish-sorting skills against the Wizard of New Zealand.
- Bring along any electric appliances – we can measure their energy use and advise on efficiency.
- Help us press apples, taste the apple juice, then learn
how to make cider. - Professor Bob Lloyd has agreed to come and judge our "most energy efficient idea" competition. Bring an entry. One entrant threatened to bring his guinea pigs as energy-efficient lawn mowers!
- And there will be great morning and afternoon teas and lunch with the best of Hampden's cooking.
Presentations will include:
- Practical electricity from wind turbines
- Development of single blade wind turbine
- Strawbale building
- Cob building
- Reliable hot water from solar panels
- Generating electricity from solar panels
- Saving dollars with retrofitted double glazing
- Subsidised home insulation
- Diesel to biofuel vehicle conversion
- Diesel to electric vehicle conversion
- Biolytics on-site effluent disposal system
- And more ...
Harvest Home
Sunday, 6 April 2008
10:30am to 4:00pm
Totara Estate
Car Entry Donation $10.00
The annual Totara Estate Harvest Home celebration features an incredibly wide range of activities:
- horse and wagon rides;
- pony rides;
- food and beverages;
- swaggers' camp with yarns around the camp fire;
- swaggers' race;
- pets for young and old;
- make your own scarecrow;
- Victorian craft and costume display;
- Victorian games;
- blade shearing;
- buttermaking;
- lacemaking;
- cobbling;
- spinners;
- weavers;
- embroidery;
- quilting;
- soap;
- coracle making;
- blacksmith;
- seed cleaning;
- Granny's kitchen;
- Domestic Goddess and Friends;
- backcountry poet;
- woodworkers;
- potters;
- vintage machinery;
- music;
- dancing;
- and more ...
Antiques Appraisal Weekend
& Car Boot Sale
Saturday, 5 April 2008 and Sunday, 6 April 2008
10:00am to 4:30pm
St Kevin's College Auditorium
Antique appraisals with Hamish Walsh & Peter Wedde from TVNZ Auction House.
PLUS
Car boot sale and craft stalls
Saturday, 5 april 2008
from 9:00am
Organised by St Kevin's Home and School. Phone Julie 437-1144 for more information and to book sites.
Kakanui Big Day Out
Surf Carnival, Market and Family Fun Day
Saturday, 29 March 2008
Market 10:00am to 2:00pm
- Music
- Food
- Competitions
- Displays
- Games
Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
7:30pm
Scottish Hall, Tyne Street
Guest speaker: John Baster
"A model maker's architechural journey from Middle Earth to the Venice of the South."
Postal voting forms to be returned to the Trust Office by 5:00pm on Tuesday, 25 March 2008.
Tohu - Bronwyn Judge
from 20 March 2008
Forrester Gallery
9 Thames Street
North Otago choreographer and film maker Bronwyn Judge presents her recent film Koru, a documentary that addresses the endangered ancient culture, river and rare birds of Waitaha.
Climate Disruption
Transition Towns
One Response
The Natural Heritage Society of Oamaru Inc
2008 Forum
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March 2008
Penguin Club
Oamaru
Cost $25 - includes morning and afternoon teas
see The Natural Heritage Society of Oamaru for more details ...
Sing ... Voice Workshop For Teenagers
Saturday, 1 March 2008
Fenwick School Hall
Arun Street
10:00 to 3:00pm
Cost: $5 (supported by Creative NZ)
Please bring your lunch and a drink.
- Informal, uplifting, emphasizing group vocals.
- No experience necessary - all songs taught by ear
- Learn some singing techniques and have fun.
- Sing a mix of songs: jazzy, bluesy, celtic etc.
- from a mix of countries: NZ, USA, Africa.
Lynley Caldwell is a fully qualified and experienced singing teacher who has taught and performed in New Zealand and Ireland.
For more information contact: Lynley Caldwell (03) 434-0456
Oamaru Wine and Food Festival 2008
Sunday, 17 February 2008
Oamaru Public Gardens
Admission: Adults $15, Students $5 - Kids are free!
Live music all day, featuring:
- The Waratahs - www.warratahs.co.nz
- John McCabe
- The Saxman - www.creatavision.co.nz/saxman
Waitangi Day Celebration 2008
"Weaving Earth and Sky"
Wednesday, 6 February 2008
11:00am
213 Airedale Rd, Weston
Sign posted from Weston
Programme:
10:00am Laying of the Hangi
11:00am Multicultural Performances
2:00pm Dance and Sound Extravaganza “Where Earth Meets Sky”
3:00pm Kite Flying from the Top of the World
4:00pm Lifting of the Hangi-A taste for all
Contact Waitaki District Council for any further details on (03) 433-0300
View pdf flyer.
The End Of Suburbia
Oil Depletion and the Collapse of The American Dream
Wednesday, 12 December 2007
7:30 pm
Harbour Street Theatrette
This
is the third in the series of documentaries shown by The
Natural Heritage Society Oamaru.
ALL ARE WELCOME - Entrance: donation
For more information about this screening:
Telephone: 434 2322
Email: nhs+a.t+oamaru.co.nz
"As energy prices skyrocket in the coming years, how will the populations
of suburbia react to the collapse of their dream? Are today's suburbs
destined to become the slums of tomorrow? What can be done NOW, individually
and collectively, to avoid The End of Suburbia?"
www.endofsuburbia.com
"It’s the unofficial peak oil documentary adopted by grassroots
environmental and peak oil organizations world wide. The film is recognized
as the first to announce to a mainstream audience with bold humor and
edgy dialogue that the days of cheap and abundant oil – the stuff
of which the suburban culture was born and sustained – are coming
to an end."
www.escapefromsuburbia.com
Lynley Caldwell's Men's Singing Group
Thursday, 6th December 2007
8:00 pm SHARP (doors open 7:30pm)
The Penguin
Club, Emulsion Lane
"A rousing performance of vibrant Oamaru male voices singing a selection of traditional songs."
2007 Grand Coracle Race
Sunday, 2nd December 2007
Oamaru Harbour
Karen
training for the Grand Coracle Race.
Coracle Oracle
coracleoracle.blogspot.com
Coracle and Prehistoric
Craft Society of Oamaru
coraclebuilding.blogspot.com
Bill Direen and Otis Mace
Saturday, 24th November 2007
8:00 pm
The Penguin
Club, Emulsion Lane
On tour with special guests "The Builders". Both have new albums out: . 'Human Kindness' and 'Bird In Bush Road'.
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
14th - 18th November 2007
Experience the sights, sounds, tastes and activities of a bygone era as Oamaru celebrates its origins.
Oamaru Stone Sculpting Symposium & Auction
3rd - 18th November 2007
Takaro Park
An outstanding showcase of prominent national and international limestone sculptors.
Be The Change
Wednesday
14th November 2007
Takaro Park
You
care about climate change, you want to make a difference … now with Be
The Change turn your thoughts into actions and become part of the change!
There's no single solution but you can take any number of creative, easy
and innovative steps to reduce your own greenhouse gas emissions. Every
change helps.
The Climate Rescue Team is taking to to road in the Be The Change bus. They are touring the country from Bluff to the Bay of Islands talking about the campaign.
The Power of Community:
How Cuba Survived Peak Oil
Wednesday
7th November 2007
7:30 pm
Harbour Street Theatrette
ALL ARE WELCOME - Entrance: donation.
The Natural Heritage Society of Oamaru Inc is pleased to be showing this film in Oamaru.
For more information about this screening:
Telephone: 434 2322
Email: nhs+a.t+oamaru.co.nz
Synopsis:
"When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half - and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people. They share how they transitioned from highly mechanized agriculture to using organic farming and urban gardens. It is an unusual look into the Cuban culture during this economic crisis. The film opens with a short history of Peak Oil, a term for the time when world oil production will reach its all-time peak and begin to decline forever. Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis, is an example of options and hope."
Support the Waitaki Resource Recovery Park
Saturday, 27th October 2007
9:30 am
Starting from the Waitaki Resource Recovery Park.
Oamaru Archdeacon Bernard Wilkinson is planning a march to show support for the Waitaki Resource Recovery Park.
The march will start at the WRRP and will proceed down Chelmer Street and across Takaro Park to the council buildings. There the march will meet mayor Alex Familton.
Alex Familton is the new mayor of Waitaki District
Saturday, 13th October 2007
For final official results, see:
Hampden Community Energy Inc A.G.M.
Thursday, 27th September 2007
7:00 pm
Hampden Hall
"Where to from here, Hampden?"
A brief A.G.M.
This will be followed by a talk and slide presentation by Robyn (and hopefully Rob) Guyton from Riverton. They will tell us about the truly remarkable things Riverton is doing to make itself a better and more exciting place to live.
What is so special about Riverton?
- Farmers' market
- Environment Centre
- Seed Savers
- Permaculture
- Community Garden/Orchard
- Organic Food Co-op
- and more ...
So come and hear what another small community has achieved, and what we could set our sights on.
South Coast Environment Societywww.sces.org.nz
To be followed, as always, by an excellent supper.
Hampden Movie Evening
Saturday, 22 September 2007
7:00 pm
Hampden Hall
Get
together over one of Fleur's soups
and breads the follow up with a "sinful" dessert
Relax and watch two 30 minute movies personally presented by their creators.
"Geckos Rock" - Jinty MacTavish
a film currently touring with the Aotearoa Environmental Film Festival
www.onekakarafilms.blogspot.com
"Tohu, a story of the Waitaki" - Bronwyn Judge
still hot from the editing process, about our own remarkable river.
Tickets $12 per person
Hampden Shops, Moeraki Tavern and Fleur's Place.
Please book early for catering purposes.
'Lilt'
Wednesday, 19th September 2007
8:00 pm SHARP (doors open 7:30pm)
The Penguin
Club
A very special performance of Oamaru's newest 25 strong vocal ensemble.
Led by Lynley Caldwell, this special evening will uplift you with vibrant songs from all over the globe.
Founded on Rock
Friday, 14th September 2007
7:00 pm
Dean O'Reilly Lounge
Reed Street
Social Justice Week. Guest speakers:
- Lisa Beech from Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
- Sister Mary Horn OP
A short film will follow:
- "Tohu, a story of the Waitaki" by Bronwyn Judge.
All welcome
Contact:
Jan 434 5516
How To Save The World
One man, one cow, one planet
Wednesday, 12 September 2007
7:30 pm
Harbour Street Theatrette
The Natural Heritage Society of Oamaru Inc is pleased to be showing this film in Oamaru.
ALL ARE WELCOME - Entrance: donation
For more information about this screening:
Telephone: 434 2322
Email: nhs+a.t+oamaru.co.nz
How To Save The World exposes globalization and the mantra of infinite growth in a finite world for what it really is: an environmental and human disaster.
But across India marginal farmers are fighting back. How To Save The World tells their story through the teachings of an elderly New Zealander many are calling the new Gandhi.
Peter Proctor is almost 80. He has a glass eye and boundless energy. He is hard of hearing, but for him the earth sings. Peter has left behind the comforts of a life in suburban New Zealand to live and work in India. He is also quietly determined to save the world.
Rediscovering the Hearth
Next date: Saturday, 22 September 2007
2:00 - 4:00 pm
14 Yare St
Share and learn traditional home skills.
We will start by looking at traditional recipes for food, soap, hand cream, etc.
Contact:
Marie (021) 076 6168 or Nathalie (03) 434 2594
Burns Pollock Tutorial
3rd, 10th & 17th August 2007
WGHS Art Room
Painting - Drawing and the thinking behind it.
Only $5.00 total thanks to grant from Creative Communities:
www.creativenz.govt.nz/funding/other/ccs.html
Organics Course - Agriculture NZ
Starting 25 July 2007
Oamaru
This course provides key knowledge and skills required for successful organic growing. The overall aim is to build ecosystems, promote biodiversity and increase soil and plant health, instead of relying on artificial fertilisers and poisonous sprays.
Tutor: Jim O'Gorman - The Dirt Doctor.
see:
www.pggwrightson.co.nz/wrightson-services/
agriculture-nz/courses/organics.html
Coastal Otago Tree Crops
Sunday, 29 July 2007
10:30am - Liz and Paul Crosby's place, Frews Road, Herbert
2:00pm - Wendy and Ken Mcleod's place, Station Road, Totara
Anyone wishing to learn how to prune fruit trees is very welcome to watch or participate in a demonstration pruning day.
Bring lunch or have a cup of soup and a bun at Crosby's.
For information telephone Liz or Paul 439-5107.
Biological Discussion Day
Tuesday, 17 July 2007
1:00pm - 4:00pm
See and hear the results of applied bio-husbandry in the Waitaki Valley.
"Strachans" Cow Shed
Main Road
Otiake
Turn left at Waitaki Orchard Shop
Contact:
Justin: (03) 436-0553
Carmen: (03) 436-0142
Madeline: (03) 436-0275
Notice of Public Meeting - Hampden Transfer Station
Sunday, 15 July 2007
1:30pm
Hampden Hall
The Hampden Transfer Station will close in 2 months unless we all act to stop it.
To change the Council's mind, there would need to be strong community support to make it into a recycling centre. It's envisaged the transfer/recycling station would be open a similar number of hours, providing resources and possibly creating paid local job(s).
What can you do to help?
Come to the public meeting. We will discuss what options our community has and hopefully hear someone from a community already successfully handling its own waste. And it will be an opportunity to pass on your ideas/needs for solid waste management in our community. We are also inviting the Mayoral Candidates so that you can question them about any possible reduction of services to Hampden.
If this is to succeed, it will need your support so hope to see you on the 15th July!
Hampden Community Energy
Midwinter Masquerade
Saturday, 14 July 2007
starting 6:30pm
The street parade departs from Smiths Grainstore on Tyne Street at 6:30pm.
Planting Trees for Other Generations
Sunday 8 July 2007
starting 1:30pm
A practical workshop
Douglas Property (Top end of McKerrow Rd, off SH1 at Waianakarua)
Take this opportunity to share the knowledge and experience of our local "Men of the Trees" at the Douglas family's 25ha property which has been planted in 80 different tree species over 3 generations. Rob Douglas, together with Ian Davies, forester and Chris Cox, timber merchant will show us around the property, discuss the attributes of individual trees, how well they do locally and explain propagation techniques including seedlings, layering, cuttings etc.
This may be just the inspiration you need to help you to decide what/where to plant this winter. It is timed to lead into pruning and grafting workshops being organised by the Tree Crop Association in the Herbert area on July 29th and September 9th respectively.
Waterproof shoes etc recommended.
Please bring a friend.
For more info contact Rob Douglas (Tel 439 4004).
Arranged by Hampden Community Energy.
The Waitaki region is faced with resource applications for what have been termed as an "option" and a "concept".
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Holcim (NZ) Ltd - The Weston Option
Waiareka Valley Preservation
Society - www.wvps.co.nz
Their website has extensive information and links that show why the Weston
Option may not be such a good option for the Waitaki region:
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Meridian Energy - North Bank Tunnel Concept
Environment Canterbury - Waitaki Public Notifications
It hasn't taken long for the integrity of the Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Regional Plan to be challenged by a non-complying activity.