WWOOF New Zealand is part of a world wide community that promotes awareness of ecological farming practices by providing volunteers with the opportunity to live and learn on organic properties. WWOOF is an enjoyable, educational and safe way to explore and get to know the people in the country.
The 14th Waihi Bush Festival from 4 - 7th February 2010
Come and have a wonderfully relaxing weekend with the family before school starts. Camp next to 15 ha of virgin native forest with 1000-year-old trees and swim in the Waihi River. Composting toilets – with new doors. A very safe family environment and plenty of fun for all ages.

Confirmed Guest artists:
The amazing Kristina Olsen is back at Waihi Bush for her one only NZ concert see: 
A wonderful American singer/songwriter “Kristina is one of the most entertaining and compelling performers on the international folk circuit.” www.kristinaolsen.net/
Jesse Rivest is a very talented young Canadian singer/songwriter in a more bluesy style. www.jesserivest.com
"Rivest has a singular view of the world and his lyrics perfectly capture the absurdities and truths of his experiences."
Little Night Music is a young three piece folk/ soul/ rhythm and blues group from Amsterdam that play a repertoire of original material, traditional Dutch folk and New Orleans inspired funk. They are only able to be at the festival for their Friday afternoon concert and Saturday morning workshop - miss at your peril. www.myspace.com/littlenightmusic
Nikki Berry and Geoff Lowe from Christchurch. Better known for her role as musical director of the A Capellago choir, Nikki is now returning to her roots as a singer/songwriter, teaming up with jazz saxophonist, Geoff Lowe. This is your chance to appreciate her lovely voice in her first solo festival performance.
Nikki's lyrics can be viewed at www.thecracksineverything.com
Programme
                 Morning Afternoon Evening
Thursday                                Welcome Concert
Friday         Workshops Concerts Barn Dance
Saturday Workshops Concerts Final Concert

Boru Bush Band leading the barn dance
Bonfire sessions every night
Tango workshop/Milonga about midnight Saturday
Yummy food stall run by Derrick Tutton  - previously of EasyWay cafe Geraldine.
Will include pies and gluten & dairy free curry, corn fritters etc
Cost
Adults $80 for the weekend or $40 per day
Prepay by direct credit to Waihi Bush Folk Club A/c # 38-9004-0776894-00 and receive a $5 discount if paid by 29th January.
Children Free
More info: dmusgrave369@gmail.com or Phone 03 6922 889

PARIHAKA INTERNATIONAL PEACE FESTIVAL

See www.parihaka.com

It's an eco-friendly event with zero waste management.

Arohanui,
John Dix
Festival Administrator
Artists, Marketing & Media
Parihaka Management Trust
PO Box 71
Waitara
Taranaki
Aotearoa New Zealand 4346
Ph 64 21 265 4106
Ph 64 6 759 2119 [wk line 1]
Ph 64 6 758 4950 [wk line 2 and Fax]
dixj.parihaka@gmail.com

The 10th Organic River Festival

29th, 30th & 31st January 2010
A celebration of music, healthy food and wine, creativity and the community, a celebration of good Kiwi life.
Read more
www.ecofest.co.nz
Email: info@ecofest.co.nz

PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE


Tui Community, Golden Bay, South Island

Description
‘Permaculture’ is an integrated landuse design methodology based on ecological principles, with practical application from sustainable household to eco-nation to global restoration. The tutors of this course have worked in a wide range of countries and conditions, and have 20 – 35 years experience each in the field. Their teaching styles are interactive, dynamic and fun. This residential course takes place in the Tui Outdoor Events Treefield in Wainui Bay, adjoining the Abel Tasman National Park. It covers the standard international two week Permaculture Design Certificate curriculum, taught in an integrated hands-on way, culminating in several land-use design projects. We are including an additional week to offer the opportunity to for participants to personally deepen in the ecological and social foundation of Permaculture, under the guidance of tutors who lives and work is dedicated to the conscious design and development of ‘all-species communities’. Upon completion, a Permaculture Design Certificate will be issued by The Institute of Earthcare Education Aotearoa.

Course Programme broadly covers:
- permaculture design principles & installation,
- organic growing methods (vege gardens, herbs, animals, fruit),
- rural land management (orchards, pastures, trees, water systems),
- ecological building, ‘waste’ recycling & renewable energy systems,
- urban/suburban scale household design,
- sustainable community/eco-village design,
- wildlife habitat & degraded land restoration,
- wild harvest & nature connection.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, contact:
Inna Alex: earthcarenz@gmail.com