Have your say on how Palmy treats its Wastewater 

Consultation on the PNCC "Nature Calls" proposal is now open until the 31st of May. You can read about it and have your say on the future of Palmy's wastewater management now!

Nature Calls: Help decide how Palmerston North treats its wastewater | Palmerston North City Council 

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://environmentnetwork.org.nz/get-involved/work-available



Food Appreciation Month

Every Bite is a month-long programme where you’ll try simple experiments at home to better understand and prevent your food waste. You’ll pick up practical tips, try fun recipes, and get hands-on inspiration to stretch your ingredients further, save money, and get creative in the kitchen. Along the way, connect with your community and take part in fun events, foodie challenges, and prizes, all while learning easy ways to reduce household food waste.

Learn More Here


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

RSVP Here


Save The Date

Up coming ENM events

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

Older News 

Jan 14, 2026, 1:32 PM
The goal is to become reusers, recyclers, repairers, composters, educators, and innovators—all working toward a waste-free future.
Sep 8, 2025, 11:11 AM
Missed it or want to revisit the kōrero? The evening was recorded and is now available.
Sep 16, 2025, 10:23 AM
A 2-day conference hosted by Palmerston North Massey University.
Sep 1, 2025, 10:53 AM
Climate Clarity
Apr 29, 2025, 8:29 AM
Barry Scott’s report on forest restoration and predator control in Moonshine Valley and Tutukiwi Reserves (2023–2024) provides an insightful overview of two years of dedicated volunteer work. It covers the background of these important projects, details the predator control strategies and restoration efforts, highlights the work of community volunteers, and discusses the challenges faced along the way. A must-read for anyone interested in local conservation and volunteer action.