Hereturikōkā Pānui | August Newsletter 2021

Highlights

IPCC report: Reactions and Actions | Sustainable Backyards Trail Timetable | Marian and Ray Hope’s Backyard | Business Champion Bleached Coffee & Company | Transition to plant-based | New Talking Taiao Podcasts | Team Focus - Isabella Kirk | Events Calendar

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report: Reactions and Actions

The report finds that land areas in New Zealand have warmed by 1.1C between 1910 and 2020 already. Towards the future, rainfall is projected to increase in the west of the country and decrease in many eastern regions; sea-level rise, erosion, pressure on ecosystems, and more extreme weather events are among the effects we are likely to experience within this century.

This will require mitigation and adaptation in all affected areas, for example, by growing resilient food systems, connecting communities, and transforming the transport sector. Read this jam-packed article full of resources for reactions, progress, and ideas to move forward. Follow our local community stories for positive inspiration for change.

Talks, Demos, and Events - Taranaki Sustainable Backyards Trail

Which talk/demo or event are you most interested in during this year's Sustainable Backyards Trail? Find a full listing of events, talks, demos, a timetable, and an interactive map to help you navigate the trail this year. You can also find all of the events listed individually by following the Sustainable Backyards Trail Facebook page.

Teikaroa - Historical Kōrero by Tihikura Hohaia on Saturday 30th October and 6th November 11:30 am - 12:30 pm at 9 Coast Road, Pungarehu, Taranaki.

Situated at the most westerly tip of Te Ika-a-Māui, Teikaroa was once a thriving fishing and gardening village that fed the kaupapa of peaceful resistance and mana motuhake. A landscape rich with history and tradition, Tihikura Hohaia shares his experiences of growing up in this place and the cultural significance of this area. Today, his whānau maara extends beyond into the reefs and awa. As a surfer, gardener, fisherman & father, Tihikura talks about our responsibility that we all have as kaitiaki to provide a voice for the whenua & the waterways.

Growers Gathering, Saturday 6th November 3 PM - 5 PM at Greenbridge, 321 Hurford Road, Ōmata.

Join us for an informal chat to learn more about food resilience in our region. We will have local community members sharing their thoughts about the role of gardening in developing community resilience and will engage in a dynamic conversation about what it all means for us and how we can grow together. Speakers include Bena Denton, Pounamu Skelton and Franziska von Hunerbein.

Gardener Focus - 22. Mountain’s Rest

Open every day of the Sustainable Backyards Trail, 29th October - 7th November 9 am - 5 pm at 894 Pembroke Road, Stratford.

Plan to have lunch here! Homemade soup, burgers, empanadas, sausage sandwich, Ploughman’s lunch, homemade cake, biscuits, and tea & coffee. This is an alpine treasure that is tucked away 500 meters above sea level; a 3.5ha off-grid haven enjoyed & shared with others. Come & explore the beautiful orchard, vegetable garden, and native bush with walking tracks. Learn about their self-sufficiency journey, and get inspired by Ray’s outdoor kitchen, where he loves cooking tasty sustainable food which will be for sale during open days.

Hamāda’s plant-based journey

Hamāda tells Elvisa about his transition to a plant-based diet while juggling a full schedule and family life. Learn more about how and why eating more plants can help save the planet. Find links to resources and learn who to follow on Instagram to kickstart your journey.

Bleached Coffee & Crystal Cylinder - August Sustainable Business Champion

Bleached Coffee & Crystal Cylinder is not just a hot spot for coffee, amazing bagels, and ethical jeans. Owners, Benny Connolly and Keone Campbell, are taking steps towards lowering their carbon footprint and contributing to our thriving community. Learn more about their new BYO Container Campaign partnership, the Again Again cup lending system, and their meticulously sourced apparel and products.

Team Focus - Isabella Kirk, Waste Minimisation Behavioural Change Project Manager

Isabella is an avid surfer and outdoor adventure enthusiast. These passions initially sparked energy towards advocating human behavioural change relating to our environment. Prior to joining the Sustainable Taranaki team Isabella has worked in the Bay of plenty and Ruapehu communities educating individuals on our environmental issues. Isabella has empowered youth in the Taranaki community through the IMPACT program and running tours as Zero Waste Educator at the Junction. She is now leading the way in the BYO Container Campaign working with local businesses to make sustainable change. Isabella has a keen interest in the benefits of the holistic understanding of Te ao Māori in the solving of our social and environmental problems here in Aotearoa.

Are you passionate about sustainability and supporting our growing community? Attend an event (virtual or in-person) this spring or join our Sustainable Taranaki Community Group on Facebook. A full list of events can be found by clicking the calendar image below or following our Facebook page. Please double-check if the event is still happening.