Upcoming Eco Events

NorthTec Sustainable Rural Development Level 3 Rainbow Valley Farm, Matakana Wednesdays 9am - 2:30pm, July 22, 2009 - June 29 2010 Tutor: Dion Workman FREE FOR NZ CITIZENS Course papers include - Operating a Permaculture System - Forest Gardening - Wild Foods - Practicum This is a year long (part-time/one day per week) practical ...

Passive Solar, Zero Energy House, Waikato, New Zealand. 1. Overview: An experimental passive solar energy efficient building designed for a realistic outcome and budget explores the possibility of a ‘zero energy house’ in a New Zealand rural setting. The primary inspiration for this three bedroom house was to create a sustainable architec...

Participate in a hands-on workshop to learn the tips and techniques of earthbag dome building. Starting 12 March in Raglan. 2 weeks instruction and participation. $700- includes lunches and snacks.

“Sustainable Home and Garden Show” 27 and 28 March 2010. Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast. Mark your calendar now - New Zealand's premier sustainability event is on again soon. The Kapiti Coast Sustainable Home and Garden Show is taking place on 27 and 28 March at Kapiti Primary School. This event continues to grow in stature and popularity - with ove...

Switch off your lights for an hour! Support positive action to combat climate change. The event is organised by the WWF, and sees people in over 4000 cities around the world switching off their lights in support of positive action to combat climate change. Could your school promote or participate in Earth Hour as part of your Action Celebrat...

Ironbank is the first building in New Zealand to have achieved a 5 Green Star - Office Built (v1) rating. This is your chance to get a look inside this award-winning new building at some of the green features that helped it achieve a 5 Green Star - Office Built (v1) certified rating.

April 10-11 2010 Lake Taupo The world's greatest team challenge is calling your name! Day will turn in to night as teams of four run, walk, or do a bit of both along a 100km off-road course past stunning scenery. The aim is to finish in 36 hours. Oxfam Trailwalker is most life changing, team building, foot slogging, friendship forming, group ...

eco Family Expo QE2 Centre, Tauranga 10am - 2pm Helping families make greener choices. Over 50 stalls and exhibits showcasing eco-conscious products and services needed to raise a healthy, happy 'green' family. Clothing - toys - food - massage - decor - health - safety - education - preloved clothing - eco accomodation - plus lots more Tal...

So you want to improve the health and well being of your family through better housing, organic food and the latest advice on sustainable living ? Are you interested to learn how you can lower your energy consumption & improve your home using the latest environmentally friendly products ? Do you enjoy growing your own vegetables and planting native...

The New Zealand Sustainable Building Conference – (SB10 NZ) will bring together a wide range of industry stake holders to focus on the issue of sustainable building in the New Zealand environment. Following on from the successful SB07 held in Auckland 2007, the conference will bring together local and international speakers to share their knowledge...

Welcome to the Annual Organic & Sustainability Expo called the Go Green Expo. The Expo will be held annually in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch from 2010. The mecca of 'Organic and Sustainable living'! Come and discover a whole new range of exciting products and services that will delight your senses and tantalise your taste buds, look f...