Welcome to the NZAEE Wellington Branch page where you will find the latest Wellington branch news. 

If you have any branch news or Wellington Environmental events or dates you would like posted please contact the NZAEE office on 04 973 3438 or email admin@nzaee.org.nz

Matiu/Somes Island NZAEE excursion 28 and 29 November 2008

Join the Wellington NZAEE branch in an excursion to Matiu/Somes Island.  There are still places available.  The excursion will include highlighting taonga and environmental education opportunities on our fantastic harbour island.  The excursion runs for two days where you can attend either day or stay overnight for both days.

Friday will include biodiversity talks (about the island, lizards and tuatara, penguins, island flora and weta).  There will be a BBQ and a night walk looking for penguins and the Cook Strait giant weta on the Friday evening.

 Saturday will include sharing our own biodiversity resources with each other and looking at the Matiu/Somes Island teaching resources.

 This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about our taonga ‘in the field’ and would make a great day/s for adults, children and grandchildren!

Nau mai, haere mai!

 Cost of ferry is $21 return and $15 for overnight accommodation.  For more information or to make a booking please contact Matt Barnett - mbarnett@doc.govt.nz or Jenny Lynch - j.lynch@forestandbird.org.nz

Be a Good Ancestor, Today: WWF Forum on Education

What do politicians have in mind for our children’s education? And how does a sustainable future fit in with that vision? WWF-New Zealand presents you with an opportunity to find out at our pre-election forum on education.

Our duty to the children of today is to provide them with the education they need to face the challenges of tomorrow. Without a doubt these challenges will be linked to the way we relate to each other, and the natural world. We all want to see a future where we have a flourishing environment, happy and healthy communities, and a vibrant economy. What and how we teach our children in schools is pivotal to seeing this vision become reality, and education policy is the means we use to get there. This forum is an opportunity to hear what political parties have in mind for education in New Zealand, and the role they see it plays in securing a sustainable future.

WHAT:  An invitation for you to come and listen to a pre-election Q & A forum on education hosted by WWF-New Zealand.

WHO:  All political party spokespeople for Education have been invited to respond in person to pre-prepared questions from an audience of NGOs, schools, businesses and Universities all involved in Education for Sustainability.

WHY:  To provide you, the voter with the information you need to determine which party best reflects your vision for quality education.

WHEN:  6pm – 8pm, Thursday 25 September 2008

WHERE: Turnbull House, 11 Bowen Street, Wellington

RSVP: By Tuesday 23 September 2008 to Wendy Barry at WWF
Email: wbarry@wwf.org.nz
Phone: 04 499 2930
WWF– World Wide Fund For Nature
(also known as World Wildlife Fund)

Tuna Hīkoi

Green MP, Metiria Turei toured New Zealand in April/ May to raise the profile and plight of NZ’s endemic long-finned eel (tuna), attract support for their protection and sustainable management, and discuss fresh water issues, conservation and climate change.

Besides being endemic to New Zealand, the long-finned tuna is an environmental indicator of the health of our water-ways. The female tuna plays a special role as kaitiaki (guardian) for Māori iwi.

NZAEE Wellington took the opportunity to host this event to raise awareness about tuna. The evening saw approximately 60 attendees, with key speakers Metiria Turei, Dr Mike Joy (Massey University) and Dr Paul Blaschke (Friends of Owhiro Stream) sharing their knowledge and concerns that surround our precious and endemic resource.  Children also took part with tuna activities and short movies, which were provided for their learning and entertainment.