Climate action week events

See links for Zoom presentations here.

Ocean, Climate and Us

How our relationship with the ocean will determine our future

A workshop with Glenn Edney, Ocean Ecologist, Writer and Photographer.

3.00 to 5.00 p.m. Monday 19 April

D 350, Lecture Theatre block, Gate One, Raumanga, NorthTec.

Invisible Hand – Rights of Nature Documentary

The Aotearoa premiere of this movie will be in the Lecture Theatre, Gate One, Raumanga, NorthTec. This follows an hour after the Glenn Edney workshop. It will also be available online for those registering. Register here or select it as an option when you register for the conference.

6.00 to 7.30 p.m. Monday 19 April D340, Lecture Theatre, Gate One, Raumanga, NorthTec.

The movie is also available online for 24 hours from 5.00 p.m. for those with the link and password (patron).

Akerama marae

Plans are still underway for a visit to Akerama Marae includes a nursery and gardens tour and a small tree planting project at the pou on the State Highway.

10.00 a.m. Tuesday 20 April

19 Haile Rd, Towai, Hukerenui, Northland0182

Walter Jehne Webinar

Walter is an internationally known Australian soil microbiologist and climate scientist and the founder of Healthy Soils Australia. He is passionate about educating farmers, policymakers and others about “the soil carbon sponge” and its crucial role in reversing and mitigating climate change. His work shows how we can safely cool the climate by repairing our disrupted hydrological cycles.

7.00 p.m. Tuesday 20 April

Tahi Honey

9.00 a.m. Wednesday 21 April

1824 Pataua North Road, Pataua North (Website)

The people at Tahi promise to remain the guardians (kaitiaki) of our land, and to do everything in our power to protect, educate and enhance our place, our people and our planet. We do this through our four pillars of respect, knowledge spirit and wellbeing.

In regenerating the land, over 300,000 trees have been planted and alongside wetland restoration, has created a stunning ecosystem to enhance biodiversity for the betterment of the land, the people, birds and wildlife.

When registering please indicate if you have a four wheel drive vehicle