What happened from JANUARY TO MARCH 2005
January 2005
Sunday 2 January
Foxton Beach market day held at Dawick Street Hall and grounds from 9am, where the Manawatu Estuary Trust educational CD Rom "Exploring the Manawatu Estuary" will be available for $30.
Sunday 16 January
Pit Park Third Sunday Working Party from 1 to 3pm. Meet at carpark from Featherston Street entrance to the Pit Park. Weeding and mulching so bring gloves. Cuppa at 3pm. This project is by the Community for the Community so everyone welcome. For more information contact Marise 354 0062.
Wednesday 26 January
PN City Environmental Trust monthly Committee meeting at 5pm in Missoula Room of PNCC.
February
Wednesday 2 February
World Wetland Day at Ashhurst Domain. Bring your picnic and come on a guided tour of the local wetland with the Friends of the Ashhurst Domain Wetland after 5pm. Meet at the Wetland Viewing Platform. For more information contact Bill Phillips on 06 3268 608
Friday 4 February
"First Friday" Bike Ride to promote cycle awareness. Meet at 5pm by the Clocktower in the Square for a 20 minute cruise through the town centre of Palmerston North.
Saturday 5 February
Pukepuke Lagoon Open day - "Weaving connections" organised by the Department of Conservation. Lots of activities and items of interest after 12 midday. Look out for details. A tour bus ($5) will leave the I-Site at 9am to visit both Lake Papaitonga and Pukepuke Lagoon to allow you to participate in the World Wetland Day celebrations, returning at 4pm. Bookings required. Phone Jo Priestley on 350 9700.
Monday 7 February
The Greening Strategy is on the agenda at last of the Environmental Well-being Committee at PNCC, Council Chambers at 4.30pm. See Draft Strategy
Monday 7 February
Water Programme of Action consultation meeting. The Ministry for the Environment will be holding this meeting at the Convention Centre at 7pm to support their discussion document, "Freshwater for a Sustainable Future." All welcome. Click here to view document. Submissions close on 18 March.
Tuesday 8 February
Forest and Bird monthly meeting. "The February Floods - a year on," Presentation by Neil Webb of Civil Defence. Non-members welcome. Held at Te Manawa (Science Centre) at 7.30pm. Gold coin entry. Contact Donald Kerr for more information, phone 952 7000.
In February
Department of Conservation, Summer Nature Programme with Wanganui and Palmerston North connections. To participate in a variety of learning adventures See link
Until 11 February
Urban Care invites you to enter the Tribune Street Pride 2005 Garden and Property competition. Nine categories that you can enter with good prizes. Prize-giving on Esplanade Open Day. Enter by clicking here or forms available from Manawatu Standard office, 57 The Square, Palmerston North.
Saturday 12 February
Manawatu Estuary Trust working party and clean up, starting at 9.30am at Holben Parade shelter. Bring gloves and gardening gear to remove weeds. For more information contact us.
Saturday 12 February
Bikewise Week Family Fun Day at Arena 2. Bring your bike and join in with activities from 10am to 2pm wet or fine.
February 15-16
One year remembrance of flooding that occurred in the Manawatu and Rangitikei River catchments.
Wednesday 16 February
Voluntary environmental group gathering at IPC to share ideas and experiences with Environmental Leaders from Japan. Contact us if you wish to participate.
Saturday 19 February
Forest and Bird trip to Turakina/Rangitikei Bush Reserves. Meet PNCC carpark on Church St at 9am for carpooling. Leader Jane Carver, phone (06) 355 8212 for details
Saturday 12 February to Sunday 20 February
Bikewise Week details in the local newspapers and PNCC website.
Sunday 20 February
Esplanade Open Day Urban Care will be presenting the Tribune Street Pride garden and property competition prizes as well as judging sunflower competition plant growth and artwork.
Sunday 20 February
Pit Park Third Sunday Working Party from 1 to 3pm. Meet at carpark from Featherston Street entrance to the Pit Park. Weeding and mulching, so bring gloves. Cuppa at 3pm. This project is by the Community for the Community so everyone welcome. For more information contact Marise 354 0062.
Wednesday 23 February
New Zealand Association of Environmental Educators (NZAEE) meeting being held in the Esplanade Education Centre starting at 3.30pm. Horizons Regional Council staff will show and tell about biodiversity and biosecurity programmes that support local EE efforts. All those interested in EE most welcome. RSVP
Thursday 24 February
The national walking and cycling strategy (Getting There On Foot By Cycle) is being launched 24 February by Transport Minister Pete Hodgson.
Saturday 26 February
Forest and Bird trip to Karori Wildlife Sanctuary in Wellington. Meet PNCC carpark on Church St at 9am for carpooling. Leader George Paton, phone (06) 357 3628
Continuing again throughout February, March
Horizons Regional Council's Weedbusters Palmerston North programme starting. "Who ya gonna call?" - if you think you may have seen Old Man's Beard growing on your property, a park or roadside, phone "0800WEEDBUSTERS" (0800 9333 287) between 8am to 5pm - someone will be in contact to check it out with you or for removal of the regional plant pests. Get in before it seeds!
Sunday 27 February
New Land Transport Rules come into place that effect the way vehicles will need to be aware of in relation to cyclists and pedestrians as well as lighting on bikes. See Cycle Aware.
MARCH
Wednesday 2 March
Encouraging Sustainable Households series of talks and workshops coorganised by WEA and ENM. First talk from Alan Fielding - Backyard Basics - gardening and composting. Venue ? The Open Learning Centre, 12 - 1pm with workshop at 30 Oxford Street from 5 - 6pm. Cost: $2.00 each session (includes workshop). Refreshments available
Friday 4 March
"First Friday" Bike Ride to promote cycle awareness. Meet at 5pm by the Clocktower in the Square for a 20 minute cruise through the town centre of Palmerston North.
Saturday 5 March
Urban Care is holding another popular Zero Waste Day starting at 8.30am until 1pm in each ward of Palmerston North. Free delivery of items too good to dump (no rubbish please) and gold coin donation for collection. For further information contact Ann Heaphy (06) 357 9018. See Flyer zero waste flyer final (1).pdf(181.67 KB)
Tuesday 8 March
Forest and Bird monthly meeting. Steve Pilkington from IPC talking on "Life on the Snares." 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 9th March
DOC and Horizons are holding two guided beach walks to celebrate Seaweek at Himatangi Beach 6pm-7pm. Meet at the Surf Club carpark. Come along and hear Horizon's Dave Harrison talk about the dunes and what plants and animals live there.
Thursday 10th March
DOC and Horizons are holding two guided beach walks to celebrate Seaweek at Foxton Beach 6pm-7pm. Come along and hear Horizon's Dave Harrison talk about the dunes and what plants and animals live there.
Saturday 12th March
Farewell to the Birds at the Manawatu Estuary from 10.30am. Meet at the Rotary Shelter on Holben Parade for a guided tour to see the colourful departure plumage of the migratory birds before they return to the Northern Hemisphere to breed. Ornithological expertise and spotting scopes will be available. Sausage sizzle available. For more information phone Joan 06 368 1277
Saturday 12 March Urban Care's Zero Waste Leftover Garage Sale 8.00am to noon Tremaine Ave next to Willow Park Tavern. See signs. Phone Ann 357 9018 for more information.
Sunday 13 March
Forest and Bird Society National Office is holding a workshop on the Resource Management Act (RMA) to help community members know how this legal document works and ways to make submissions. Held at Te Manawa (regional museum on Main Street West, Palmerston North) starting at 9.30am. for more details contact Brent on phone number 06 355 5000. See flyer: RMA flyer.pdf(278.90 KB)
Thursday 17 March
Urban Care's monthly meeting invites anyone interested in hearing or sharing about the History of Rubbish. Meet at 5.30pm, starting with refreshments, in the Leisure Centre on Ferguson Street. for more information contact Ann, phone 357 9018.
Saturday 19 March
International Festival of Cultures Environmental Display in the Palmerston North City Environmental Trust pavilion in the Square from 10am to 2pm. Find out about the local Forest and Bird Society and Cycle groups.
Sunday 20 March
Pit Park Third Sunday Working Party from 1 to 3pm. Meet at carpark from Featherston Street entrance to the Pit Park. Weeding and mulching, so bring gloves. Cuppa at 3pm. This project is by the Community for the Community so everyone welcome. For more information contact Marise 354 0062.
Tuesday 22 March
World Water Day - time to think about world's essential resources for all life water. Do you conserve water or do you know how healthy the water is on your property? See the Link to National Waterways Project or Contact Us to be a Waterways Detective.
Thursday 24 March
The WEA and ENM present - Encouraging Sustainable Households - talk and workshop number 2. Professor Ralph Sims will speak on "Saving Energy in the Home". His expertise in the Energy field is well-known and he is on the EECA (Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority). Venue - Library Ground Floor Meeting Room from 12 - 1pm with a workshop to follow 1.15 - 2.30pm. $2 entry for both. Refreshments available. Bring your own lunch. For more information contact Adie on 355 0126.
Easter 25 - 28 March
Forest and Bird trip. Ruapehu Lodge and the Mountain. Leader George Paton, phone (06) 357 3628 to book.
Monday 28 March - Easter Monday
Urban Care has organised another Free Green Waste Day at the Awapuni Landfill from 8am to 4pm. Garden waste only.
Wednesday 30 March
The WEA and ENM present - Encouraging Sustainable Households - talk and workshop number 3. Dr Robyn Phipps will speak on "Green DIY Possibilities" Robyn is a lecturer in Building Technology and trained in Building Biology and Ecology. Venue - Library Ground Floor Meeting Room from 12 - 1pm with a workshop to follow 1.15 - 2.30pm. $2 entry for both. Refreshments available. Bring your own lunch. For more information contact Adie on 355 0126.
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