August 29, 2011
· Filed under 350.org, Climate Change
350.org presents MOVING PLANET AUCKLAND – a Day to Move Beyond Fossil Fuels
People of Auckland are gathering for a day of action to show our concern about the state of the planet and send a message to our leaders that we want action on climate change Saturday 24th September: the day of the All Blacks/ France game!
Dress up as your favourite fossil fuel alternative. Let’s create a visual spectacle of human wind turbines, electric train drivers etc. Or keep it simple and decorate yourself with the unifying symbol for the worldwide Moving Planet day: arrows to symbolise moving away from fossil fuels.
Those that are biking are meeting on at 11am at Wynyard Quarter playground for a moving planet bikeride. All those with two (or one) wheels are welcome to join.
Non-bikers will join the riders at 1pm at QEII Square on two feet, skateboards, tricycles, roller skates or roller blades. We will march together up Queen Street to demonstrate together how much we need action on climate change- it a message to our leaders and peers that this IS important!
We’ll finish at Albert Park, where we will have a picnic, with vegetarian food available to purchase.
There’ll be music and kids entertainment too.
Come join us and show your support for New Zealand to move beyond fossil fuels – make your voice heard!
Times:
11.00 Gather at Wynyard Quarter at the playground
11.30 Bike Ride
13.00 All gather at QEII Square
13.30 March
14:00 Arrive at Albert Park for picnic/food/music/fun times
October 7, 2010
· Filed under 350.org, Climate Change, Community Gardens, Events
All over Auckland working bees are happening with the community taking the lead on climate solutions. There are almost 6000 work parties registered world wide. Find out about the huge number of events in Auckland here to get involved in a fun familyday of action.
Where do you plan to be? At Shed 1 , 101 Halsey Street, Viaduct Harbour from 10am – 4pm you can take part in two different work parties
Get Growing Auckland
Growing your own organic food is great for you and great for the planet. We want to show Aucklanders how easy and enjoyable urban gardening can be and challenge them to give it a try.
Come along to:
- Plant a seed to take home
- See creative container gardening displays
- Hear from experienced urban gardeners
- Learn about how you can upcycle materials for a truly environmentally friendly garden
- Win prizes
- + more!
Bring the kids. We’re planning some fun activities
350 Big Bike Fix Up
Between 10am and 4pm this Sunday 10th October Shed 1, 101 Halsey Street on Auckland’s stunning Viaduct Harbour there is a huge fix-up happening and a whole lot more:
- Get your wheels going with Tumeke Cycle Space volunteers (Pros will be on hand to give free service assessments for bikes that can’t be fixed on the day)
- Give your bike a polish at the clean up station
- Join a skills workshop to make your riding comfortable, safe and trouble free – full programme and timetable available here
- Get your bike feeling right. One-on-one consultations throughout the day with bike-fit expert to make sure you’re comfortable on your bike (from 11am)
- Activities for the kids including Bike Deck Out station and cycling training
- Take a city bike for a test ride – Free Nextbikes to try
- Got a bike to donate? – bring it down to the shed so it finds a new home with a refugee family
- Come for a spin around the Viaduct and Queens Wharf with leisurely bikes rides leaving at 11, 1pm and 3pm
- Or just hang out and enjoy the tunes provided by DJ Craig!
Tonzu sausage sizzle and Kokako Organic refreshments available at the venue in support of the Grey Lynn School cycle trail project. All Good bananas will be handing out fairtrade bananas between 11- 2pm.
The Big Bike Fix up has been made possible with support from the Road Safety Team Auckland City Council, Cycle Action Auckland, Tumeke Cycle Space, Adventure Cycles, T.Whites Bikes, Nextbikes, AvantiPlus Waitakere, Cycle Store and Castles Marquee Hire.
Make a day of 10/10/10 by bike
Devonport – HANDS On sustainable living skills fair
Mt Eden – Community Garden Working Bee
Find an action near you or start your own one. Over 6500 now registered worldwide http://www.350.org/en/map#/map/-36.847385/174.765735/10
July 14, 2010
· Filed under 350.org, Climate Change, Events, Pippa Coom
We are taking steps towards 10th October when Aucklanders and citizens around the world will be showing we are ready for climate solutions through actions in our community.
Come along to be part of the conversation, start a work party or join an action.
Details:
Wednesday 28th July
7:15pm for a 7:30pm start, 8:45pm finish.
Garden room, Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Free entry
We will be watching the inspirational film ‘Carving the future’ [25 mins] which tells a story through the eyes of four young New Zealanders taking local action and leading the change in different communities in New Zealand. There will then be the opportunity to share and explore ideas for local action for the 10/10/10 Global Work Party (for more info see www.350.org).
An action could be something you are already working on that you would like to get more people involved with, it could be an idea you have, or you may have energy to support others. (check out the almost 1200 events already registered globally here including the Big Bike Fix Up in Auckland)
In attending, you are being asked to put aside what you think someone else ought to be doing, and be open to discussing with others what your potential contribution or ‘ingredient’, for a local event or to enable wider action, might be.
This event is co-hosted by EcoMatters Environment Trust (contact: Carl Chenery) and Grey Lynn 2030 (contact: Pippa Coom)
People of Auckland are gathering for a day of action to show our concern about the state of the planet and send a message to our leaders that we want action on climate change Saturday 24th September: the day of the All Blacks/ France game!
