Be part of the DOC crew maintaining historic facilities in the Manawatu Rangitikei area.
Help our historic assets!Be part of the DOC crew maintaining historic facilities in
the Manawatu Rangitikei area. Projects include:
• Maintenance and restoration work at Simpsons and
Bruce Parks
• Hut maintenance at historic Sentry Box and Ellis
(Murderers) huts in the Eastern Ruahine Forest Park
• Water drainage work on Yeoman’s Milling Track.
The work is scheduled for 11-22 March 2013.
Up to four volunteers are required per week, starting at 9am
on Monday and finishing at 4pm finish on Thursday. Food
and accommodation will be provided.
A low - medium fitness level is necessary - you need to
be able to walk short distances with a day bag and work
materials, and undertake general outdoor physical activities.
Skills required: A positive attitude, readiness to do some
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PNCC’s new Community Funding rollout – applications close December 7 2012
PNCC’s new Community Funding rollout – applications close December 7 2012
PNCC has changed the way it funds community groups and is moving to a fee for service model. From 1 July 2013 community groups that are funded will need to deliver outcomes aligned with Council’s aspirations - contained within the Sustainable City, Arts, Active Recreation, Events & Festivals and Social strategies.
To find out more visit www.pncc.govt.nz/yourcouncil/councilactivities/communityfunding/fee-for-service-contracting
Read/Post Comment: 0 Book a stall now for the Foxton Beach New Year Fair!
Book a stall now for the Foxton Beach New Year Fair!
The Water & Environmental Care Assn. Inc. is running the New Year Fair January 2nd 2013 at Foxton Beach. All funds contribute to WECA’s work promoting the sustainable management the Manawatu River catchment. Taking bookings now. Contact malimidwe@clear.net.nz or phone Christina 06 363 5323.
Read/Post Comment: 0 AskShareGive - an online community based on the “gift economy”
AskShareGive - an online community based on the “gift economy”
Highlighted in this week’s Tribune, AskShareGive is an online community where people can share their time, skills, transport, and old or unused goods. The website is nationwide with listings for each region and has attracted considerable listings from Manawatu residents. Check it out athttp://www.asksharegive.org.nz/
Read/Post Comment: 0 Community Supported Agriculture [CSA]
Community Supported Agriculture [CSA]
If you want to eat quality organic vegetables and fruit direct from the farmer join up with the local CSA . Fruit and vege orders are delivered every Thursday to the pick up point - currently a garage in Worcester St. This is a way of supporting a farmer to survive while growing food organically. To learn more visit or sign up at the website: www.wefs.co.nz or call Beth on 3563183 for local information.
Read/Post Comment: 0 Submissions are open for the 2013 Reel Earth Environmental Film Festival
Submissions are open for the 2013 Reel Earth Environmental Film Festival
Next year’s festival in Palmerston North, New Zealand, will be held in mid June. Organisers invite environmentally focussed films of all genres, types and lengths from around the globe to submit. Award categories are: Best Feature Length, Best Short, Best Ultra-Short, Best Science Communication, Best Environmental Sustainability, and Best New Zealand Emerging Talent.
Entries close 31 December 2012. More info www.reelearth.org.nz/submit
Read/Post Comment: 0 Conservation Week is coming up – it officially begins on Sunday 9 September through to Sunday 16 September
Conservation Week is coming up – it officially begins on Sunday 9 September through to Sunday 16 September
This annual celebration is a reminder to everyday New Zealanders of how lucky we are to have such wondrous places, plants and animals – many that are found nowhere else in the world – right here in our backyards.
A variety of events across the country encourage ‘kiwis’ to get out amongst it; explore and enjoy!
Here in the Manawatu, Horizons Regional Council, Te Manawa Museum and DOC are working together to bring you a series of events that celebrate a local icon of New Zealand’s waterways, the whio or blue duck.
Horizons Regional Council whio colouring-in competition
This activity is suited to creative kids. Download the entry form, fill it with colour and submit it before Monday 3 September to be in to win cool prizes.
Whio family fun day
When: Sunday 9 September, 11 am - 12.30 pm
Where: Te Manawa, 326 Main Street, Palmerston North
Bring the whole family along to learn about and celebrate one of our endangered local treasures. Whio or blue duck are under threat - find out about the work that is being done to protect them with a floortalk from Peter Russell of the Blue Duck Recovery Group and WhiOne captive breeding programme. Keep the kids amused with craft activities and face painting. Horizons Regional Council will announce the winner of their Whio Conservation Week colouring competition at this event too.
Oroua whio field trip
When: Sunday 16 September, 9am - 3pm
Where: Oroua River, Ruahine Forest Park
If you prefer to show your love for NZ outdoors, this is the event for you.
Explore the Oroua Blue Duck Protection Project trap line and learn about the great work that our community is leading to protect whio living on the Oroua River. You’ll need to be reasonably fit and comfortable with dead pests for this trip. Representatives from DOC, Horizons Regional Council and the project team will be guiding the group. Horizons are providing transport so you must book before Tuesday 11 September to secure a seat. To book, phone 06 -3509700.
I hope you find something to enjoy and inspire you this Conservation Week.
If you have ideas for activities or events that we could offer next year, I’d love to hear from you.
Nga mihi,
Kelly Stratford Manawatū Rangitīkei Area Office
Acting Community Relations Programme Manager Private Bag 11010, Palmerston North 4442
Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai 717 Tremaine Avenue, Palmerston North 4414
DDI +64 6 350 9708 T: + 64 6 350 9700 | F: + 64 6 350 9701
www.doc.govt.nz Conservation for prosperity - Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai
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Read/Post Comment: 0 Acknowledge your community's unsung heros
Acknowledge your community's unsung heros
- Date: Friday 01 June 2012
Nominations are now open for both Civic Honours Awards and TrustPower Community Awards.
Both awards serve to acknowledge the huge number of volunteers who make our communities tick both individuals and community groups.
The Civic Honours are given to individuals who have carried out outstanding and innovative voluntary service to others in the community. The service carried out by the nominee should not be a professional service or service carried out while completing the duties of a paid position.
The TrustPower Community Awards recognise and reward voluntary groups and organisations for the contribution they make to the community, no matter how big or small they are. If your group, club or society involves volunteers it can apply or be nominated.
Nominations for Civic Honours close at 5pm on Tuesday 31 July 2012 and nominations for the TrustPower Community Awards close on 13 August 2012.
Look after a small ,organic, coastal property near Opunake
Good Morning,I am looking for someone to look after a small ,organic, coastal property near Opunake July to September inclusive 2012. Warm, off grid home. Mountain to surf area!
Includes animal care.
Must be drug free non-smoker.
I'd be pleased if you could put this through your networks.
Thankyou.
Steve
06-761-7269 or email steve@talltreecompany.co.nz Read/Post Comment: 5
Transpower New Zealand Ltd Volunteer for a Day
Do you have any projects that would benefit from the input of a group of 4-8 corporate volunteers for one day?
Transpower is interested in finding out about environmentally based projects that could provide a “one off” (Monday to Friday) volunteer day opportunity for members of their staff.
You could suggest a volunteer day for any time of the year, although staff availability will vary.
Projects in the wider Manawatu will be considered along with projects in Palmerston North.
For more information see the email and form below or contact Helen Whitcombe at 04 590 7526 (x7526).
To register your interest in holding a volunteer day, complete the form below and forward to Helen.Whitcombe©transpower.co.nz. Please Cc me in too. Thanks
My name is Helen Whitcombe and I am the liaison person to source volunteer tasks for our staff. Our company, Transpower owns, builds, maintains and operates the National Grid. Through its ownership and operation of the Grid, Transpower is at the centre of theNew Zealand electricity industry and is responsible for maintaining system security. Transpower offer staff a volunteer day after one year of service. It could be a task for a team of four, eight or larger. Transpower supports sustainability, the environment and team building. If you have any projects that you believe meet our vision and values please complete the form below or phone me to discuss. All projects will be posted on our intranet and also distributed among the teams in our Palmerston North office of 26 staff.
Our Vision:
Respect from our customers, stakeholders and communities.
Performance from our People.
Excellence from our Operations.
Our values:
Safety
Delivery
Commitment
Community
I am looking for:
Opportunities for a team of 4-12 to volunteer for a day
Monday-Friday
Environmentally based
Approximately 5-6 hours
One off
FORM
Project Date:
Community Group:
Project Title:
Project Address (location):
Project:
Duration of Project: e.g.9am - 3pm
Number of people required:
Requirements/skills:
Equipment (what to bring etc):
Other Points to Note:
Contact Person:
Helen Whitcombe
Project Administrator, Property Group
Transpower New Zealand Ltd
96 The Terrace, PO Box 1021, Wellington
P 04 590 7526 (x7526)
F 04 472 0559
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