Have your say on council annual budgets
Palmerston North City Council are currently consulting on their annual budget, with submissions open until 10th April. Make sure you take a look and have your say. This is a good time to tell the council what you think it important - what have they got right? What have they missed?
Manawatu District Council are redeveloping their Strategic Goals, which will help them to prioritise and plan for their next Long Term Plan. These goals will likely help drive the council's direction for a long period so if you live in, or connect to the Manawatū District, this is a really important topic to be part of. Let MDC know what you think by Monday 24th April.
Horowhenua & Tararua won't be consulting.
New Job Alert - Southern Ruahine Kiwi Fieldwork Coordinator
The Southern Ruahine Kiwi (SRK) project seeks a Fieldwork Coordinator for a 24-hour/week role in Palmerston North, initially fixed till June 30th, 2027. The position focuses on leading the Southern Ruahine Kiwi’s fieldwork team to implement the SRK Pest Management Plan so taonga species can return to the Southern Ruahine Ranges.
Responsibilities include team scheduling and management, volunteer and contractor coordination, landowner engagement, and predator control and monitoring fieldwork. Ideal candidates should have experience in managing staff, contractors and volunteers, pest control fieldwork, solid bush skills and physical fitness, and a passion for protecting and enhancing biodiversity.
More Info here: https://enm.nz/get-involved/work-available
Community Policy Discussion Evening
You are invited to attend an evening of discussion and consultation on two important policies under consideration by our city and regional councils. This is a special opportunity to hear from experts and decision-makers about wastewater and pest management policies that will affect the health of the catchment for years to come. Your specific experience and local knowledge is invaluable to this endeavour.
The event will run from 5.30pm to 8.30pm on Monday the 13th of April at the Wilkins Theatrette at Te Manawa Museum.
PNCC will present first on Nature Calls, a $480 million project about the future of how we discharge our wastewater.
What is Nature Calls? | Palmerston North City Council
We will provide dinner, then Horizons representatives will speak and consult on the Regional Pest Management Review.
Regional Pest Management Plan Review | Have Your Say
We hope to see you there and hear your views.
Get your teen's schools in the Climate Clarity Hui
Helping plant the seeds of change and reap the benefits of a healthier, greener planet. This event will help young people understand the current climate issues and leading positive change.
Date: 22nd April
Time: 9.30am -2pm
Location: Convention Centre, 354 Main Street, Palmerston North
Make sure your kids school is registered to get involved with this wonderful event!
If your a member group of ENM and you've got printed materials you'd like visible at the event, please email us to get it organised.
Food Appreciation Month
Join us for a fun evening launching the 4-week Every Bite programme in Manawatū, featuring celebrity cheif Aaron Freeman (Polynesian Cooks, runners up of Season 1 of My Kitchen rules) demonstrating Pasifika-style dessert creation.
Launch Event: Pasifika Dessert Edition
Tuesday, 5th May | 6.45 – 8.30pm | All Saints, 338 Church Street, PN
- Tasting: Enjoy a delicious dessert prepared during the demo
- Tips, Tricks & Recipes: Practical take‑home resources to reduce food waste
- Programme introduction: what the next 4 weeks look like and how to get involved
Biodiversity Hui: Nurturing Life from Source to Sea
Resilience is in our nature
Date: Tuesday 19 May
Time: 9am – 12pm
Location: Central Energy Trust Wild Base Recovery, 17 Palm Drive Palmerston North 4410
Feature Guest Speakers: Chris Smith
Whats happening:
· Connect with familiar and new faces
· Discuss the direction of how source to sea flows forward
· Behind the scenes of Palmy’s Wild Base Recovery
· Real progress is happening, come hear about the unstoppable drive of life and community action.
Want to share about your biodiversity project? Contact Mark
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Up coming ENM events
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Wednesday 22 April – Climate Clarity Hui - full-day focus on supporting and developing youth action supported by ENM. Tuesday 19 May – Biodiversity Hui: Nurturing Life from Source to Sea Tuesday 23 June – Winter Solstice Hui: Dreamtime for an Environment Centre Tuesday 21 July – Food Futures: Building Climate-Resilient Food Systems - exploring the intersection of food production and climate change. Thursday 13 August – Circular Economy Hui: Education and Advocacy toward Waste Minimization Thursday 24 September – Food Sovereignty meets Circular Economy: All about Composting Thursday 22 October – ENM Membership Gathering & Annual General Meeting Tuesday 3 November – Biodiversity Hui: Rewilding from Back Garden to Back Block Thursday 1 December – Community Food Sovereignty Summer Hui: Celebrating Impacts of Volunteer-Led Environmental Action |
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