BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Transition Towns New Zealand Aotearoa | August 19 2012- September 18 2012 PRODID:-//strange bird labs//Drupal iCal API//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T032743Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120818T213000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120818T213000Z UID:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3573 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3573 SUMMARY:Coast Care Planting Days DESCRIPTION:

Please bring along a smile and a friend or three. We will bring the hot drinks and muffins.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT\:

Chris Ward

Coast Care Contractor

0800 884 881 Extension 8801

Web\: www.boprc.govt.nz /Sustainablecommunities/care-groups/coast-care

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\\"Hungry For Change - Your Health is in Your Hands\\" - billed as the film the diet\, weight loss and food industry don't want you to see.

\\"This inspiring film has the power to transform your health\\". Come along and join us for this informative and motivating film.

Tickets $9.00 from the Rialto.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T032743Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120820T060000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120820T060000Z UID:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3570 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3570 SUMMARY:Tauranga Forest and Bird - Protecting Antarctica's Oceans DESCRIPTION:

Tauranga Forest and Bird present a public lecture by Geoff Keey\, coordinator of the Antarctic Ocean Alliance.

Geoff's illustrated discussion will outline the conservation values of the southern ocean\, along with the current moves to create Antarctic marine reserves. This public presentation is supported by University of Waikato's Centre for Continuing Education\, Tauranga.

Cost\: Gold Coin at Door

Please Register Online with Nyree\: nyree@waikato.ac.nz or 5775376

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T032743Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120822T063000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120822T063000Z UID:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3578 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3578 SUMMARY:Vegetarian Society Potluck Dinner and SPRING SEED EXCHANGE DESCRIPTION:

Come along and exchange Seeds! Bring your seeds and some empty envelopes...

and all welcome for vegetarian potluck!

just bring along a vegetarian dish to share\, and something to drink.

Enquiries to Carol at Food Garden - 578 1965

http\://www.foodgarden.co.nz/

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T032743Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120824T070000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120826T053000Z UID:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3553 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3553 SUMMARY:Design Your own Eco Home Workshop - Invercargill DESCRIPTION:

This intensive weekend workshop was originally developed for those wanting to design their own Eco Home. Now after 11 years of delivering the workshops many others also attend. The workshop is a must for anyone seeking a good grounding in latest residential eco building ideas.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T032743Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120824T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120824T210000Z UID:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3574 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3574 SUMMARY:Beekeeping for beginners Course DESCRIPTION:

Ever wanted to try Beekeeping?

This course will cover the background of the Honeybee including origin of natural habitat\, races\, bees in New Zealand. Food for and products of the bee (pollen and nectar sources). Pollination. Make up of the Colony &\; castes and their life cycles. Hive Dynamics throughout the year. Comb drawing. Storage of food- honey and pollen. Brood rearing and spring build up

Gerrit Hyink is a skilled and practicing beekeeper we have had excellent feedback on his courses.

Course times 9am-1pm 3x saturdays. 25th August-8th Sept. 2012

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T032743Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120828T070000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120828T090000Z UID:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3571 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3571 SUMMARY:Tauranga Environment Centre AGM DESCRIPTION:

more details from\: Tauranga Environment Centre

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T032743Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120831T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120901T000000Z UID:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3587 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3587 SUMMARY:Green Superfood Smoothie & Identifying Wild Edible Weeds Workshop DESCRIPTION:

Everybody has weeds in their garden but did you know many are
edible and highly nutritious. On average wild edibles have 3 to 7 times
more iron\, 20 to 30 times more Vitamin C\, and 20 to 50 times more
Vitamin A.

Come on a weed walk\, meet some of them\, then learn how
to turn them into a superfood green smoothie.

Cost\: Cost\: $30 (incl ebook valued at $9.95)

To Register contact Julia info@juliasedibleweeds.co.nz or 07 5432823

www.juliasedibleweeds.com

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T032743Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120901T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120901T233000Z UID:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3599 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3599 SUMMARY:Grey Lynn 2030 Energy Talk - Future trends in the NZ electricity industry DESCRIPTION:

As part of the Grey Lynn (Auckland) Farmers Market Energy talks Joshua Butterfield (former Market Development Manager at Vector) is speaking about Future trends in the NZ electricity generation industry this Sunday 2nd Sept at 10\:30 in the Grey Lynn Community Centre Garden room.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T032743Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120904T070000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120904T070000Z UID:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3627 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3627 SUMMARY:GETT overview group meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T032743Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120907T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120923T000000Z UID:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3549 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3549 SUMMARY:Permaculture Design Certificate\, Raglan- Designing For Adaptability and Abundance DESCRIPTION:

A two week PDC in Raglan with lead facilitators Joanna Pearsall and Bryan Innes from Awhi Farm and Eco Show NZ. Plus a good amount of teaching support from many of the inspiring and innovative permaculturists of Whaingaroa Raglan.
For more information please visit
www.solscape.co.nz
email\: info@solscape.co.nz
ph\: 07 825 8268

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T032743Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120911T073000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120911T073000Z UID:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3597 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3597 SUMMARY:Mt Victoria September meeting - Sustainable roof water harvesting for earthquake affected communities DESCRIPTION:

Sustainable roof water harvesting for earthquake affected communities - Stan Abbott\, Director of Massey University's Roof Water Research Centre\, will talk about sustainable roof water harvesting for earthquake affected communities. Stan's talk includes lessons learned from the Christchurch quakes. All welcome. For further information contact Frank Cook on 027 649 6508.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T032743Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120914T070000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120916T053000Z UID:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3559 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3559 SUMMARY:Design Your own Eco Home Workshop - Christchurch DESCRIPTION:

If your an architect\, designer\, builder\, council building inspector\, planner\, real estate agent or layperson this workshop will be a very positive way to spendthe weekend!

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T032743Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120914T203000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120915T003000Z UID:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3601 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3601 SUMMARY:Local Food Stories Produce Swap DESCRIPTION:

Bring your homegrown produce to swap\, or just bring yourself to enjoy food and fun all market long!

Wellington's Local Food Network invites you to come help launch their new website and swap table at their first Local Produce Swap at Hill St Farmers' Market. The Swap will take place from 1030-1130\, or come by for seeds and information from 830- 1230pm.

Check out the event on facebook

http\://www.facebook.com/events/188911134574693/

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T032743Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120914T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120916T043000Z UID:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3596 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3596 SUMMARY:Communicating Compassionately - an NVC Foundation Workshop with Deb & Wayne - HAMILTON DESCRIPTION:

“Communicating Compassionately”

A weekend foundation workshop based on the principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC)

(Developed by Marshall B Rosenberg)

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T032743Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120914T213000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120914T233000Z UID:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3600 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/node/3600 SUMMARY:Living Probiotics from your Pantry Workshop DESCRIPTION:

Learn how to make Wonderful probiotic beverages in your kitchen!

Cost\:$20

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