To Book your space in the workshops please call W.E.C on 825-0480 or
email us at: wec@raglan.net.nz
SUSTAINING WHAINGAROA 2007 was inspired by last years successful Sustainable living month.
Due to it's success we have expanded it to span over 2 full months to ensure that there are enough
workshops and programs for everyone to take part.
It is our hope that you will use this event to develop your skills to find and share ways to live wiser, more fulfilled lives
, in harmony with our environment.
OCTOBER 2007 WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
WEDNESDAY 5th
Eco WEDNESDAY 3rd
Eco Evening Series Topic 5 - Conscious Consumption
Community House, Bow Street, 7pm - 9pm
Enrolments are essential and can be made at the Environment Centre - $30
SATURDAY 6th
The Cultivation of Kumara
Korkiri Centre, Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive, 10am - 1pm
See how easy it is to grow kumara for your family. Learn some of the special
qualities of the kumara and the traditional practices that have been passed down
through millennia - $5
SATURDAY 6th
Whaingaroa Health Expo, 10am
Town Hall Bow St
The well being of: Mind Body and Spirit. Explore and experience the different
options available on all health levels.
SUNDAY 7th
Organic Farm Tour
501 Waitatuna Valley road 9am - 12pm
Take a tour of a fully certified organic farm and learn about the benefits of organic
produce - bring a lunch to share.
SUNDAY 7th
Environmental Film Festival
The Power of Community, How Cuba Survived Peak Oil - Cuban
ingenuity at its best
Old School Art Centre, 7.30pm
$20 for all four movies or $8 waged $5 unwaged entry per film - Hot drinks and
goodies available for sale
WEDNESDAY 10th
Eco Evening Series Topic 6 - Organic Growing
Community House, Bow Street, 7pm - 9pm
Enrolments are essential and can be made at the Environment Centre - $30.
THURSDAY 11th
Utter Car Pool Nutters Meet
Whaingaroa Environment Centre, Bow Street Raglan 7pm - 8pm
Meet others who carpool in Raglan and learn how it can work for you.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 13th & 14th
Earth Building and Mud Brick Making Workshop
Meet at 20 Cornwall Road, 10am - 3pm both days
Day 1 will be a Tour of different styles of earth homes around Whaingaroa to
discuss sustainable building design alternatives and principles. Reap the knowledge
of a range of earth building experts including an earth building engineer, green
architect, eco advisor and local experienced earth builders.
Day 2 will be a demonstration of sustainable earth building techniques with hands
on experience making adobe bricks and walls - Booking essential $30 unwaged,
$50 waged plus koha kia for a shared lunch.
MONDAY 15th
Eco Baby
Community House, 11am - 2pm
Come and join us for morning tea to share helpful tips on raising a family in an
environmentally friendly and sustainable manner (without needing to be a millionaire).
All are welcome!! Topics that we aim to discuss include; women and sustainable
birthing practices in a medicalised culture, breast-feeding, cloth and composting
nappies, making your own baby food, the toy library and…. anything else that
people bring to the table - $2 includes shared morning tea.
WEDNESDAY 17th
Eco Evening Series Topic 7 - Water Quality and Conservation
Community House, Bow Street, 7pm - 9pm
Enrolments are essential and can be made at the Environment Centre - $30
SATURDAY 20th
Eco Innovation and Energy
Solscape, Manu Bay 9am - 5pm
A workshop with New Zealands legendary renewable energy expert Michael
Lawley from Taranaki's Eco Innovation. Eco Innovation developed the Fisher &
Paykel smart-drive motor for home energy generation from wind and hydro. This
workshop will give a hands on practical on assembling an off-grid energy system,
including raising a windturbine. Bring a plate to share fro lunch- $40
SUNDAY 21st
Labour Weekend Creative Market with Ragbag launch, 9am - 2pm
Old School Arts Centre, Stewart Street
Come and soak up the alive and friendly atmosphere of the monthly Whaingaroa
Market. A great place to shop for NZ and Raglan made creative arts and crafts,
pick up some local organic produce and sample delicious kai.
WEDNESDAY 24th
Eco Evening Series Topic 8 - Transport
Community House, Bow Street, 7pm - 9pm
Enrolments are essential and can be made at the Environment Centre - $30
THURSDAY 18th
Rag Rugs
6pm - 9pm, Meet at Whaingaroa Environment Centre at 5.30pm to
arrange carpool
Learn in a fun and friendly environment how to create beautiful and colourful rugs
from recycled fabrics - $5
SATURDAY 27th
Kitchen Garden Workshop
Trust Hospital, Norrie Ave, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Learn to build your own sustainable vegetable garden and have a part to play in
creating the hospital community garden. Bring boots and gloves and plate for a
shared lunch - $5
SATURDAY 27th
Plant and Animal pest control
4095 SH 23, Main Rd, 1pm - 4pm
A workshop about animal and plant pest control on private land. We will be
covering identification and management of animal and plant pests, from possums
and insects to weeds. Come along to discuss control strategies of invasive villains
and where you can find help in managing your land for the benefit of yourselves
and native biodiversity - $5
An opportunity to:
* Learn more about sustainable ways of living *
* Join with others to make a difference *
* Enjoy and celebrate the environment we live in *
Thanks to the Donny Trust and The Whaingaroa Community.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL
Together we move forward in a sustainable future
