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CLT talk in Lyttelton

1 Feb 2012 18:00
1 Feb 2012 20:00

You are invited to come and hear Bob Corker, from the Koanga Institute give a talk about Community Land Trusts.

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Location / Venue: 
Naval Point Club, Lyttelton

Australian government tries to hide its own peak oil report

The Daily Telegraph has revealed how the Australian government has attempted to suppress its own report on peak oil. The response from the New Zealand government had been equally secretive and obfuscating.

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An American learns Dutch to give Kiwis secrets to a Deeper Democracy…

THE FOOD BILL

This posting IS political!

Transition Town people are generally well-meaning and seem to have a similar view of others. Many New Zealanders are complacent.

I urge EVERYONE who values the freedom to grow their own food and share this with others and does not want to see this killed off by bureaucratic regulations TAKE ACTION to oppose this Bill - if it is not too late.

At the very least - sign the petition!

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Videos in exchange for food/accom ... win win for all ... who's interested?

Hi Transition Town People,

My name is Elise, I work as a Video Producer (primarily documentary) with my partner, Louca. We are typically based out of Los Angeles, CA, USA but are here in New Zealand on working holiday visas for all of 2012.

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Return to Aotearoa: Writer / Naturalist / Retreat Center Leader / Permaculture Landscape Designer seeks Nature Sanctuary

Kia ora!

It seems strange to write this as a blog, yet makes sense in many ways.

I am seeking a lovely, peaceful home sanctuary that I can housesit, caretake, manage or oversee for a family, a couple or an individual. I am a peaceful, gentle soul with abundant vitality for co-creating sacred sanctuary retreats, either as part of an eco-village, or transition town community.

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Will New Zealand be the first developed country to evolve a steady-state economy?

Absolutely great article about the possibilities for New Zealand.

http://fleeingvesuvius.org/2012/01/11/will-new-zealand-be-the-first-developed-country-to-evolve-a-steady-state-economy/

As long as we can get the New Zealand politicians to read and understand these concepts.

Opportunity to rent home in small permaculture oriented community on 65Ha in Kapiti

This is an opportunity for 2 - 4 people with energy and drive to complement and extend what we already have happening here in our community and on our land.

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Beekeeping in the city, Mount Eden Village

8 Aug 2012 13:00
8 Aug 2012 15:35

Please note that we have a limited number for each workshop. If you are interested in this workshop please rsvp to:: Judith Holtebrinck

Contribution: $25.00

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Location / Venue: 
to be confimred
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Grafting on fruit trees, Mount Eden Village

22 Jul 2012 10:30
22 Jul 2012 12:00

Please note that we have a limited number for each workshop. If you are interested in this workshop please rsvp to:: Judith Holtebrinck

Contribution: $20.00

Grafting with Ken Clark
In this workshop you will learn:

The different ways of grafting.
What you can graft together, success and failure stories.
What tools you need to get started

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Location / Venue: 
to be confirmed