Upcoming Eco Events

DATE: 22-28 November 2008 LOCATION: Struan Farm Retreat, Geraldine, New Zealand COST: $1015.00 NZD (includes food and accommodation) CONTACT: sarahjohnston@ihug.co.nz or 03 693 7369 This week-long straw bale design and construction workshop will be a blend of both theory (classroom) and practical (hands-on) experience. Your instructors will gui...

This Permaculture Design Certificate is run over 8 weekends throughout 2008. To obtain your Certificate: -you must attend all weekends, starting with 1. Philosophy and Design; and -you must complete a design project during the final weekend 8. Design Project. A person is able to attend just the weekends that they are interested in, but will...

Find out how to set up a modern rainwater harvesting system to become self sufficient in domestic water and provide pure drinking water and help hedge against increasing water rates. This is the first in a series of southern workshops about practical sustainability and how to become more self–sufficient. Presented by IAN BUTCHER Sustainabilit...

Made over a period of 5 years and filmed across the planet, EARTH follows the lives of three animal families - polar bear, elephant and humpback whale - to give you a new perspective on the beauty and inter-connection of the natural world and the importance of preserving it. This film prompts you to 'think globally' about human impacts on wildlife....

Craft2.0 is an indie craft fair featuring the best and brightest of the New Zealand craft scene. Our carefully juried shows highlight a wide variety of handmade goods, including handbags and jewellery, baby gifts and paper products, clothing and housewares, one-of-a-kind plushies and original artwork.

The conference is targeted at Australian and New Zealand assessors, housing industry representatives, government policy makers, academics, students as well as businesses, individuals and organisations interested in the measurement of sustainability in the residential housing sectors. Through participation as a sponsor or exhibitor at this event ...

Gladstone Primary School, Mt Albert, is holding its first Eco Festival on 30th August between 10am and 2pm. This will be a fun packed day for the whole family. First, check out delicious food stalls, things to buy, information to absorb and plenty of eco friendly ways to get yourselves mucky. Then relax with the chilled out tunes of Unity Pacific a...

The focus is on how New Zealand’s existing building stock can effectively make the transition to certification under Green Star. Learn how experts from New Zealand and Australia are approaching “greening” existing buildings, how they overcome the challenges, weigh up the costs, and take advantage of the new opportunities in the marketplace. Th...

ON the 26th Sept The Pukete Neighbourhood House is hosting a Sustainable Living Expo and we are looking for people to exhibit their products that will help us all be more sustainable in our day to day living. It is free to have a stand and Pukete is in the Northern end of Hamilton. If you are interested please email me on pukete1@hnpl.net. Look for...

Discover the right sustainable answers! Discover affordable energy saving options – reduce costs! Discover how you can help yourself & the environment! Join us to celebrate sustainability: • Be informed - showcase for sustainable initiatives…solution choices! • Be enthralled - one-stop-shopping event to source sustainable solutions…r...

The Expo aims to promote, educate, and support the Waitaki Community in the areas of health, well being and environmental sustainability.

Made over a period of 5 years and filmed across the planet, EARTH follows the lives of three animal families - polar bear, elephant and humpback whale - to give you a new perspective on the beauty and inter-connection of the natural world and the importance of preserving it. This film prompts you to 'think globally' about human impacts on wildlife....