Ecoexpo New Zealand (Christchurch)

Ecoexpo in Christchurch 

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Re: Ecoexpo in Christchurch 

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Eco activist Pete Bethune to Keynote Ecoexpo '10 

Kiwi eco activist and controversial anti-whaling protester Pete Bethune will be delivering the keynote at Ecoexpo '10 in Christchurch on Saturday at 11am.

Bethune is the holder of the world record for the fastest trip around the world in a powerboat and is involved with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

He was captain of the Ady Gil (previously Earthrace) until it was sliced in two by a Japanese whaling security ship in the Southern Ocean in January 2010.

Bethune, who returned home recently following four months in a Japanese jail awaiting trial, will also be talking at the combined Ecoexpo '10 Exhibitor After-Show and Green Drinks session at Our City O-Tautahi on Saturday evening.

Following Bethune's keynote are presentations every half-hour by engaging industry experts, conservationists, and community activists, including the following sample from the 22 scheduled workshops:

• Multiple Ellerslie Flower Show award-winning landscape architect, Carl Pickens (Contemporary gardens with a sustainable edge)

• Marketing consultant, chair of the Southern Region of the Sustainable Business Network, and People's Choice candidate for councillor for the Hagley-Ferrymead ward, Peter Taylor (Green or greenwash? Approaches to getting your green message across... without getting egg on your face)

• Former Environment Canterbury councillor, Eugenie Sage (Reclaiming our water and our vote)

• Community currency practitioner, St Albans Community Centre and Residents Association manager, former Swiss banker, and candidate for councillor for the Shirley/Papanui ward, Christoph Hensch (A money for the people and the planet)

• ebode truly sustainable homes creative director and architect, Niel de Jong (Why seeing lots of Green Stars is a good thing - the investment and lifestyle benefits of residential buildings with high environmental attributes and performance)

• Eco gardener and the author of 'Cottage Gardening in New Zealand', 'Perennial Gardening in New Zealand', and the 'A Cottage Garden Cook Book', Christine Dann (Planning gardens gardens that the deliciously edible ad also delightfully beautiful)

Email info@ecoexpo.co.nz or call Mike on 021 148-1124 or Glen on 021 756-337 if you'd like arrange media access to Ecoexpo '10. All issued media passes will be held at the Ticket Counter for collection on Saturday morning.

Re: Eco activist Pete Bethune to Keynote Ecoexpo '10 

Backgrounder
Ecoexpo was launched in 2007 to help shift public attitudes and behaviours towards consumer choices that cost less and are safer, better, and healthier for families and the planet.
This year's event is being held at the Christchurch Convention Centre on 24 and 25 July and is open to the public from 10am to 5pm both days.

A Weekend Pass is just $10 and children under 14 are free.

There is over $10,000.00 in prizes to be won, including an installed and serviced DVS G4 classic positive pressure home ventilation system worth over $3,000!

Exhibitor, workshop and film details, competition information and regular updates are available at www.ecoexpo.co.nz.