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This is a key event in the Cancer Society's calendar and we would like to make sure
that you know about it and have the opportunity to sign up a team and join us next February! Relay is a moving and fun overnight event to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes so much.
Special invitation to survivors and their carers- if you would like to join us to lead the first lap, please contact us and we will send out the info (you don’t have to be part of a team and we host you for afternoon tea following), you can also register at www.relayforlife.org.nz.
Start a team now- all welcome!
North Shore Millennium Stadium, 27- 28 February, 4:00pm- 10:00am
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Auckland’s sustainable living festival, EcoDay will be held on Sunday 28 February from 10am to 4pm in Olympic Park, New Lynn in Waitakere City.
EcoDay is now in its eighth year and aims to provide visitors with the information, advice and tools they need to incorporate sustainable living principles and practices into their everyday lives.
Highlights for EcoDay 2010 include:
- an ecoexpo showcasing green businesses trading in sustainable products and services in areas such as renewable energy, green building, water conservation, waste minimisation, sustainable gardening, fair trade and organics
- a green marketplace where visitors can purchase eco-friendly and fair-trade products
- a green transport zone featuring the latest in hybrid and fuel efficient vehicles, electric and manual bicycles, as well as information about walking, cycling and public transport options
- a recycled arts and crafts market featuring products made from found, recovered, reused and recycled materials
- a series of free seminars on topics such as green parenting, renewable energy and natural pet care, practical hands-on workshops on themes such as composting, green cleaning and organic gardening
- free ecotours to selected local ecohomes and organic gardens
- an ecokids zone with storytelling, facepainting and trapeze artists
- delicious organic food and drink
The festival is staged in close proximity to the EcoMatters Sustainable Living Centre and the Trusts EcoHouse and both locations will be open to the public on EcoDay 2010.
EcoDay is brought to the community by EcoMatters Environment Trust with the financial support of Principal Sponsors - Waitakere City Council and The Trusts Charitable Foundation, Gold Sponsor - Bosch and media partners Good Magazine and The Radio Network.
To view the directory of EcoDay 2010 Exhibitors and Vendors, the schedule of Seminars, Workshops and EcoTours or for further general information about the event visit www.ecoday.org.nz
For further information contact:
Gretchen Schubeck – Ecoday 2010 Event Manager
Phone 834 3284
Mobile 021 361 310
Email info@ecoday.org.nz
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EcoDay is Auckland's premier environmental event and highlights for EcoDay 2010
include:
- an EcoExpo showcasing a wide variety of green businesses promoting sustainable products and services in the areas of renewable energy, water conservation, waste minimisation, fair trade and organics
- a Green Marketplace where visitors can purchase eco-friendly and fair-trade products
- a Green Transport Zone featuring the latest in hybrid and fuel efficient vehicles, electric and manual bicycles, as well as information about walking, cycling and public transport options
- a Recycled Arts and Crafts Market featuring products made from found, recovered, reused and recycled materials
- a series of free Seminars on topics such as green parenting, renewable energy, natural pet care, as well as free, practical hands-on Workshops on themes such as composting, green cleaning and organic gardening
- free EcoTours to selected local ecohomes and organic gardens
- an EcoKids zone with storytelling, facepainting and trapeze artists
- delicious organic food and drink
When: Sunday 28 February 2010, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Where: Olympic Park, New Lynn in Waitakere City
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Western Underwater Research at Ecoday 2010
Come along and meet us for a chat about our projects and aims. We would love to see you. Plenty of free brochures, posters, stickers and awareness information. A fun seahorse colouring competition for children. A display covering the Research Team's national and local projects can be seen, in particular 'Survey Seahorse 2000', 'New Zealand Recreational Diver Survey' (NZRDS) and the 'Pacific Ocean Cleanup'.
For more information please contact Mike Percy - 021 661 832. For up to date 'Ecoday 2010' information goto www.ecoday.org.nz
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Workshop: Square foot gardening, with Ken Clark from Waiheke
This is a unique chance to learn from one of New Zealand's most successful square foot gardeners, Ken Clark. Square foot gardening is a perfect solution for city gardens. It produces 70% more food than conventional gardens with less work.
About Ken Clark and Square foot gardening: Ken first learnt about square foot gardening about 20 years ago. Ken lives on a small size section and produces an abundance of fruit and veges using the Square foot gardening method. SFG advocates growing only what you need on a weekly basis. It is a fantastic system for busy people who wish to have a more sustainable life and great home grown food with the minimum fuss and effort.
What to expect: The workshops cover everything from seeds to eating and building a square foot garden. Kit sets will be available on the day for purchase. A flyer will be given out outlining the workshop.
Duration: 1-1.30 hours Please specify morning or afternoon workshop Workshop 1: 10.30am Workshop 2: 1pm
Tutor: Ken Clark, SFG master from Waiheke
Location: Mt Eden Village
Contribution: $20.00 Numbers are limited to 20 per workshop.
Please rsvp to Judith Holtebrinck, E: mountedenvillagepeople@gmail.com
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Art In The Woolshead 2010 is fast approaching – it opens at 10am on Saturday 6th
March, and as usual it runs for nine days until the end of the following weekend. We’ll be calling for volunteers very soon. In the meantime diary some time to come out to the park while the exhibition is on, and let your friends know about it too – word-of-mouth is one of the best ways to promote this key TOSSI fund-raiser.
N.B. No SUNDAY IN THE PARK (workday) on 6th MARCH but come to the park for AITW 2010
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