Whitianga

Introduction to Whitianga

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Welcome to Transition Town Whitianga - 'Fit for the Future'

- Building Local Resilience and Community Connection -

 

The steering group was initially formed in Whitianga mid 2008.  We have been meeting regularly to discuss our backgrounds and relatedness.  From here, our first TT event is the launch on Sept 16.  This will be a 'social introduction' to the Transition Town concept and our contact list will be formulated.  From here, our aim is to have regular films and guest speakers - to increase awareness for TT Whitianga.  Workshops will be planned to formulate subgroups and look at areas where the community can be more involved.

From a social, economic, and geographic perspective, it is essential for Whitianga to be more self-sufficient and less oil dependent.  We have a strong community focus and a great wealth of people involved in the field of sustainability.  We see Transition Town Whitianga as a forum to pull these people together and help transform our community through education and awareness.  TT Whitianga aims to harness this individual energy and create a mosaic of skills, knowledge, and community spirit that will connect us all and move towards a more resilient and sustainable future.

 

Contact:  Jeanette Ida.  info@energyalternatives.co.nz

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TT Whitianga -Presentation by Michael Field-

4 Dec 2008 14:30

Michael Field Sustainability Manager North Shore City Council, returns to the Coromandel Peninsula to speak in Whitianga about business sustainability. 

Location / Venue: 
Salt Bar, Whitianga

TT Whitianga Introduction Talk at St. Andrew's Church's Fair Trade Day

I was invited to speak about TT at St. Andrew's church's Fair Trade Day.  Wed 12 Nov.  Susan, Lou and I attended and Susan and I spoke to a very receptive and interested audience.  Great feedback and numerous ideas and links were forgerd re: upskilling and skill sharing from older generations. 

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"Cuba-The Power of Community" - Transition Whitianga

16 Oct 2008 18:30

The ever-popular and inspiring documentary about how Cuba responded to the collapse of the Soviet Union and its oil supply. 

Local Speaker - Rod Percival - 'Photography and Travels in Cuba'

Discussion

 

Location / Venue: 
Monkey House Theatre, Coghill St, Whitianga

Local media of the TT Whitianga Launch

Transition Town Whitianga -Launch.

16 Sep 2008 18:00

DVD from Jo Duff, and Andrew Lilburn speaking from TT Taupo and ChangeMakers NZ. 6pm Squids Bar

Location / Venue: 
Squid's. Whitianga
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