Upper Hutt

The first meeting of this group was on 3 March 2008 when 60 enthusiastic people watched the Jo Duff movie on Transition Towns, and discussed what next.

Upcoming Events

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Previous Events

4 Nov & 15 Dec  Roz Brown & Pat van Berkel met Upper Hutt mayor, Wayne Guppy.  Discussed preparation for development of sustainability strategy; followed up ignored ideas from Upper Hutt citizens' submissions to LTCCP 2009; cycleways in UH; 80% Southern Hills landowners favour environmental protection of the Hills

28 Oct 2009   Presentation & discussion on Transition Towns in Pinehaven, at Pinehaven Community Hall, Forest Road, following 7:30pm AGM of Pinehaven Progressive Assn

20 Oct 2009  Film on the Story of Stuff, http://www.storyofstuff.com ; presentation by Maurice Picard, Operations Manager at sophisticated recyclers Earthlink, Upper Hutt; presentation by Jeff Haste on UHCC Waste management; TTUH update; discussion.  At Hapai Club

17 Sept 2009   Presentation at St Hilda's church on Transition Towns and "Getting Involved", by Pat van Berkel

7 Sept & 17 Aug  Steering group meetings.

10 Aug - end Sept   Judy Griffiths runs course on organic gardening through Adult Education programme at Heretaunga College.

6 Aug  Roz Brown & Pat v B met with Wayne Guppy, Mayor of Upper Hutt City Council.  Discussed the sustainability strategy that is now in the approved LTCCP.  Mayor invited TTUH to present ideas on  sustainability strategy development.

April & May 2009  Roz Brown & Pat v B presented TT views on the 2009-2019 Upper Hutt Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP).  Supported sustainability strategy, expanded cycleways, rainwater harvesting, etc.

8 April 2009  Public meeting.  Presentation by Christina Bellis, ICLEI and organiser of "Pathways to Resilient Communities" forum, on what makes a resilient community.

18 Feb 2009  Public meeting.  To view humourous "History of Oil" video by Robert Newman.

2 Dec 2008  Celebration.  A chance to reflect on the year, enjoy each others company, relax, eat.

10 Nov  Public meeting.  Dr Brad Ilg, petroleum scientist from GNS, spoke on Peak Oil, followed by discussion on how we can respond to the inevitable changes

3 Nov  Steering group meeting.  Any member of the public welcome.

6 Oct  Steering group meeting

27 Sept  Strategy planning - reviewed previous 6 months, planned next 6 months

Mon 1 Sept   Brief steering group meeting at Lighthouse Cinema, Upper Hutt.  Mary Lochore explained the virtues of becoming a charitable trust.  Meeting ended early so we could watch "The Century of Self" - a fascinating insight into the use of Freudian psychology and focus groups by big business and political parties.

Mon 11 Aug Public meeting, old CIT site opposite Heretaunga train station, Upper Hutt.  David Parker talked and answered questions about peak oil and climate change. David Parker is Minister Responsible for Climate Change Issues.

Mon 14 July Public meeting at Lighthouse Cinema, Upper Hutt. Heard how the project groups are going. Video "Farming with Nature" + discussion on Permaculture led by Andrew Morrison.

7 July Steering Gp meeting
9 June Steering Gp meeting
12 May 2008 Public meeting at Lighthouse Cinema, Upper Hutt. Heard how the project groups are going. Saw "Power of Community" video about organic gardening in Cuba and surviving oil depletion.
11 May  TT display at Sustainable Homes Expo, Kaitoke, Upper Hutt
5 May  Steering Group meeting
1 April  First Steering Group meeting
18 March 2008 Public meeting to form steering group and projects
3 March 2008 Inaugural public meeting
23 Feb 2008 TT stall at Trentham Carnival at Trentham Memorial Park

For more information contact Pat van Berkel, 04 5288072, email pvanb at-symbol clear.net.nz

To borrow a DVD contact Ewan Cole, 04 976 3926.  Available films are:
1. Beyond Treason, WACO: The Rules of Engagement
2. Oil, Smoke and Mirrors, Arithmetic, Population and Energy
3. End of Suburbia
4. Global Dimming (BBC Documentary)
5. Escape from Suburbia
6. Peak Oil - Imposed by Nature
7. Can we save Planet Earth?
8. Permaculture (Bill Mollison), The Power of Community - How Cuba survived Peak Oil, Yesterdays Future
9. The Myths of Biofuels
10. 2 x disks of media downloads and Youtube skits
11. Transition Towns: Planning for a low energy future - Jo Duff. (This was shown at the 3 March public meeting in Upper Hutt.)

Some of the details of the DVDs are given on http://www.oilcrash.com, under Resources.
See also LendingLibrary, FilmList and OnlineVideo which lists interesting films on Youtube.