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Greater Wellington’s campaign with Frank the Crayfish: Ask yourself, do I really need to drive on the beach? Vehicles on beaches can have a big impact on our wildlife, dune defences, and sites of significance around the region. Let’s have a frank conversation about driving on beaches: www.gw.govt.nz/frank-beach-driving
Posted: 31 August 2019 in the News category
Join the Hauraki Gulf Forum on Tuesday 27 August 2019 at Auckland’s War Memorial Museum / Tāmaki Paenga Hira to take forward the Hauraki Gulf Forum’s recently announced recommendations for the Marine Park:
● That at least 20% of the waters be protected; and
● That 1000sqkm of shellfish-beds and reefs be restored.
From late morning into the early evening, the Forum’s flagship public annual event will feature headline expert speakers, panel debates, facilitated breakout sessions, the annual Holdaway awards, and a genuine participatory process designed to bring forth the best ideas from all participants and ensure that all voices are heard. Download the programme.
Buy your tickets here:
https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/visit/whats-on/series/hauraki-gulf-marine-park-seminar-2019
Posted: 9 August 2019 in the News category
Not For Profit Solutions runs seminars in Christchurch. These are free for NFP organisations, but others may be able to attend for koha. Lined up are the following ones:
Wednesday 14 August (morning): Introduction to Social Media for Community Organisations
Wednesday 14 August (afternoon): Increasing Engagement on your Organisation’s Page
Monday 2 September: Employment Law - a Complete Journey
For more information and to book, visit their website.
Posted: 2 August 2019 in the News category
Castlecliff Coast Care planting in 2018Castlecliff Coast Care has many Community Planting Days during the winter. Here are the details of the next one:
Date: Sunday 25th August
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm with lunch to follow
Meet at: Duncan Pavilion, Rangiora Street, Castlecliff, Whanganui
Additional information: We’ll be planting on the rear dunes. Dress for the weather and sturdy shoes are required. Bring gloves, a spade and newspaper too if you can.
Contact Graham 027 222 8378 for any queries
Posted: 2 August 2019 in the News category
Castlecliff Coast Care in Whanganui got rung by a local video reporter and asked about the dunes. Luckily a visit was planned by Aranui School the next week, which resulted in this little piece of news and a lovely little video about the good work Graham and Lyn Pearson do with school groups and other volunteers. Here it is.
Posted: 31 July 2019 in the News category