What happened in NOVEMBER 2004
Wednesday 3 November
Cycle Aware Palmerston North (CAPN) is holding its regular monthly meeting 5.15 - 6.15pm in the City Library Public meeting room. Items on agenda include a review of 2004 and plans for Bikewise Week, February 12-20, 2005. If you would like to join in contact Christine Cheyne, 356 9099.
Wednesday 3 November
Public meeting at 7.30 pm with IAN EWEN-STREET PUBLIC MEETING RE: FLOOD PROTECTION. Green MP visits Ashhurst seeking feedback and information on flood protection. Held at the Ashhurst Village Community Centre. For more information contact Terry Kelly on (06)356 9099.
Thursday 4 November
Environment Network Manawatu - Annual General Meeting at 5.15pm in Missoula Room of the Palmerston North City Council building. All welcome - RSVP to Adie Leng on 356 8199 or email.
Thursday 4 November
Manawatu Botanical Society: Colin Ogle - Weeds in Dunes Colin's expertise in this field is well worth hearing. Held in Seminar Room, Ecology building, Massey University at 7.30pm. For more information contact Jill on (06) 350 5799 ext 7963
Friday 5 November
"First Friday" Bike Ride to promote cycle awareness. Meet at 5.15pm by the Clocktower in the Square for a 20 minute cruise through the town centre of Palmerston North. FirstFridays1.pdf(67.10 KB)
Tuesday 9 November
Manawatu Forest and Bird monthly meeting, Saddleback on Ulva Island (off Stewart), and Robins on Pitt Island (Chathams) by Kate Steffens - as Masters thesis, now DOC ranger in PN. Non-members welcome. Held at Te Manawa (Science Centre) at 7.30pm. Gold coin entry. Contact Donald Kerr for more information, phone 952 7000.
Wednesday 10 November
Department of Conservation are holding a PINK RAGWORT PULLING AT TAWHIRIHOE SCIENTIFIC RESERVE TANGIMOANA BEACH. Meet at the carpark at Tangimoana Beach and we will transport you to the control areas. Bring your hands and an appetite ( we will put on a BBQ lunch) but BYO drinks/sunhat /sunscreen etc "Several weeds threaten to overrun this important Palmerston North coastal reserve if not checked. Pink Ragwort, a south African daisy, is threatening rare and endangered native plants. It is a recent arrival to the area and needs to be hand pulled to keep it under control." DOC will provide limited transport from the Palmerston North AO on Tremaine Ave if required, plus a Barbeque lunch. Departure time from the Palmerston North office is 9.30am and return at approximately 4pm. If you think you can help please email jpriestley@doc.govt.nz or phone 3509700 and ask for Jo.
Wednesday 10 November
Ornithological Society of New Zealand are holding their quarterly meeting at the Lido Centre, Park Street, Palmerston North at 8 pm. For more information contact Ian Saville, email sav@wrybill-tours.com
Saturday 13 November
Zero Waste Day for household items that are too good to dump - they just may meet someone else's need. Held in each Ward of Palmerston North starting at 9am and organised by Urban Care. For more information contact Ann Heaphy (06) 357 9018. See Projects
Saturday 13 November
Manawatu Forest and Bird work party - Keeble's Bush. Meet PNCC carpark on Church St at 9am for carpooling. Willing workers welcome. For more information contact Peter van Essen, phone 355 9076
Thursday 18 November
The Manawatu District Council is introducing its process for community consultation in regard to setting the community outcomes for its LTCCP. If you feel that you can contribute to the stewardship of the Manawatu region then you are welcome to register your interest to attend this meeting starting at 7pm in the Manawatu District Council building in Feilding. Phone Philip Bronn at 06 323 0000
Friday 19 November
Manawatu Estuary Trust is proud to hold a launch for a comprehensive educational CD Rom about the Manawatu Estuary, developed by Abigail Allan. Starting at 4.30pm at the PALS building in Foxton Beach, opposite Simply Balmy Cafe. To register interest contact Judith Tyler, Phone 06 368 1489 or Email: BandJ.Tyler@xtra.co.nz
Saturday 20 November
Manawatu Forest and Bird trip - Rangiwahia track and spring flowers. Meet PNCC carpark on Church St at 9am for carpooling. All welcome. For more information contact Vic Vercoe, phone 357 5419
Sunday 21 November
Barber's Bush work party starting at 9.15am at La Lena Avenue off Summerhill Drive. Come and be a part of a neighbourhood effort to keep Barber's Bush free of weeds. Contact Beryl or Alan Ragett, Phone 3546139, for more details.
Sunday 21 November
Pit Park Working Party - A Park For the Community being developed By the Community. Everyone most welcome to come to release the recently planted trees from spring weeds and to mulch them. Starting at 1.30pm with a cuppa at 3pm. You will need to bring a sunhat, sunscreen and gloves. For more information contact Marise on 354 0062.
Tuesday 23 November
Ministry for the Environment Roadshow in Palmerston North 7.30am - 9.00am (breakfast provided) at the Kingsgate Hotel, 110 Fitzherbert Avenue. RSVP by emailing keri.bloomfield@mfe.govt.nz or telephone 0800 825 536
Thursday 25 November
Te Araroa Trust The Long Pathway, CEO, Geoff Chapple will talk at a public meeting on the trail from North Cape to the Bluff. 7pm Caccia Birch. All welcome. Enquiries - phone Ian Argyle on 354 0130 or Frank Goldingham on 358 6863
Saturday 27 November
Ashhurst Action Group are holding a workshop with interested community members regarding their issues on the Ashhurst Domain wetland and bush. Held at Anglican Church Hall on Cambridge Avenue (opposite the RSA) at 9.30am. Please RSVP to Adie. Contact us
Saturday 27 November
Welcome to the Birds at the Manawatu Estuary. An open day with the Manawatu Estuary Trust to view the various migratory birds that are resting and feeding over the summer at the River estuary at Foxton, with some bird watching expertise available. Meet at the Rotary shelter by the Skateboard Park anytime from 9.30am - High tide at 10am. Sausage sizzle available for lunch. For more information contact Joan Leckie, 06 368 1277
Saturday 27 November
KCC (Kiwi Conservation Club for kids) are holding an art and craft afternoon at the Esplanade Education Centre from 1 to 4pm. Bring KCC scrapbooks. New members with family welcome. For more information contact Anna Gerraty on 356 9099.
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