Message forwarded from Ruapuke Beachcare:

Greetings to everyone,
We have a few left over plants from the last planting day and will get them into the earth this coming Sunday.  This will complete our planting activities for this year, with gratitude to all of you who have given your help. 
Please feel free to come and help if you can.
Where:  Ruapuke Beach North End Car Park
Time:  2.30pm
Day:  Sunday 8 July
Please bring:  Spade or digging tool
Kindest regards,
Ruapuke Beachcare Group

See message below forwarded from Jacqui about the Food Forest Working Bee this Sunday... 

Also, If anyone is interested in a tree pruning working held by David, a 10-year WWOOFer currently at Solscape with lots of experience in orcharding and pruning workshops, please let Bexie or Anna know by responding to this post or calling (07) 825-0480.. In order to suit David's schedule and best pruning times, we will most likely hold this workshop prior to Sustainable September. Maximum is 10 people, so get in quick!

Message forwarded from Jacqui:

"Kia ora

Yes it’s the first Sunday of the month on Sunday – 1^st July, which means another Food Forest Working Bee.  Come be part of this exciting project, which provides free food for our community.

Starts at 8.30am, come along when it suits you, we’re usually there until around 11am.  Its at Oram Park, turn at the Raglan West Store.

Hope to see you there, the more the merrier J

Ring Jacqui 021 0431127 if you’d like to know more."

Keep our Assets Petition available to sign at WEC asking for a referendum to be held on the following question:

"Do you support the Government selling up to 49% of Meridian Energy, Mighty River Power, Genesis Power, Solid Energy and Air New Zealand?"

Find out more at:

http://www.greens.org.nz/koa-why

Message forwarded from Steve:

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

Dear members,

We will be holding our AGM:

Tuesday June 26th

7pm @ WEC

We are keen to bring in new commitee members and volunteers. If you are interested, or know someone who is, please join us.

Alicia needs a ride into Hamilton for work. Her car has broken down, too bad! But it's a great opportunity to try out ride sharing and reduce fuel use!

Alicia is a teacher in Rototuna, so she needs to be at her co-workers house (Dinsdale) every Monday to Friday, into town by 7:45am.

If you know anyone who can rideshare with Alicia, please send her a text ASAP to 0274612130

Forwarded from Ruapuke Beachcare:

"The next Beach Environment Planting will be on Sunday 17 June 2.30-4.00pm (Rain, hail, snow or shine)

We are continuing with planting at the North end of the Beach, so please meet us there at 2.30pm at the North End carpark, at the end of the, Swann Access Road with a spade and gumboots.

If you would like to join for afternoon tea afterwards it will be at Angela Brorings, 1785 Whaanga Road.  Please bring some food to share.

We look forward to joining you all for this positive community event.

Kindest regards,
Atmavidya, Jenny Carter, Jenny Thompson, Angela Broring
Ruapuke Beachcare Organising Group"

Feeling the cold now? Contact WEC to find out about insulation subsidies! And check out the event below...

• All homeowners and landlords are eligible for 33% off insulation.
• Community Services Card holders (owners, landlords OR tenants) can get 60% off insulation until the end of JUNE ONLY! Call Premiere Insulation on – 0800 467855 or come get a pamphlet from WEC.
• And if someone in the house has a respiratory condition, you may be eligilble for more funding from WEL to insulate your house for even less.

Warm up for winter evening seminar
Wednesday June 20, 7-9pm
Bill Gallagher Events Room 2, Wintec
Entry at Gate 3 from Tristram St
Entry: FREE
 
Ian Mayes, Eco Design Advisor at Hamilton City Council, will cover the basics of how to make your home warm, healthy and dry this winter – looking at insulation, draught proofing, curtaining, moisture extraction, and heating.
 
To register, contact Waikato Green Building Network coordinator Megan Edmeades on megan@greenme.org.nz or 021 414 529.
 
 
Megan Edmeades
grEEnme Environmental Education Services
M 021 414 529
P  07 884 6825