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Somes Island

Amelia — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:44:12 GMT

Hey everyone,

If you are interested in going to Somes Island this week on Tuesday (14 June) and Wednesday (15 June) to do planting please get in touch with Sarah Miller asap by texting: 021 208 6869

Cheers

Duck shooting season - 1080 drop

Amelia — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:02:28 GMT

Media statement
4 April 2011
Dunne disappointed with Central North Island 1080 drop

“It is disappointing to learn of an aerial 1080 drop near Lake Otamangakau in the Central North Island just a month out from duck shooting season”, said UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne.

”Lake Otamangakau is world famous for producing trophy trout and is also a popular destination for game bird hunters.”

“It is sad that this operation has been carried out just before the duck shooting season begins next month”, said Mr Dunne.” It is irresponsible and unfair to all the hunters who prize this resource.”

“Duck shooters often rely heavily on dogs to collect their birds and as we know 1080 is particularly lethal to dogs.”

A large section around the northern arms of Lake Otamangakau has been subjected to aerial 1080 which has angered anglers and hunters who travel to the lake for its world famous fishing and game bird shooting. The lake was used as one of the venues when New Zealand hosted the 2008 World Fly Fishing championships.

“It seems that the whole 1080 industry, whether it is the Animal Health Board, regional councils or private contractors, feel no responsibility to other New Zealanders who value these areas for the outdoor opportunities they afford,” said Doug Stevens, UnitedFuture spokesperson for the environment and outdoor recreation.

“Many people travel a long way to fish and shoot around this lake and will be horrified to learn that 1080 has been dropped within the watershed”, Mr Stevens added.

UnitedFuture is actively campaigning to stop the use of 1080 in New Zealand.

“We are the only country in the world that permits 1080 to be used in such an indiscriminate way as aerial application,” said Mr Dunne.

“There are far better, more humane and less controversial ways to address the problem of pest control,” says Mr Dunne. “It is time to take our clean green image seriously and develop far more appropriate options.”

Ends

Hayden Cox
Ministerial Advisor to Hon Peter Dunne
Minister of Revenue | Associate Minister of Health | MP for Ohariu | UnitedFuture Leader
Tel: DDI 04 8176991 | Mobile: 021 917339

First Aid Course

Amelia — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:39:42 GMT

Hey everyone,

I got sent this info regarding a first aid course at Aro Valley Community Centre. Thought I would pass on in case anyone is interested.

Hope all is fine and dandy with you lot in Wellington.

Amelia

Hi!

This Friday (the 1st of April) and next Friday (the 8th), we are running a
first aid course at the Aro Valley Community Centre at 48 Aro St, Aro
Valley. Taught by the inspirational Kate Nickson, this course will train you
to become a qualified First Aider, able to respond to emergency situations
with knowledge and skills.

The NZQA certified training covers:

CPR and resuscitation
All sorts of injuries
Poisoning
First Aid for infants and children as well as for the elderly
Strategies for managing first aid in large scale catastrophes (ie
earthquakes)

and more.

The course costs $150 for the complete course (or $75 for a one day
refresher course on either day) + gst. You will need to pay the instructor
on the day.

It runs from 9am - 3:30pm with a half hour lunch break and tea and coffee
will be provided.

If you, or someone in your organisation, needs to refresh a current first
aid certificate or get a new one please email Sarah and Linda at the Aro
Valley Community Centre:

community@arovalley.org.nz by Thursday morning at the latest.

Places are limited so get in quick!

Sarah Jane Parton and Linda Beatson
Aro Valley Community Centre
48 Aro Street
Aro Valley

04 3848499

Re: Stilettos for tramping anyone?

Amelia — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 03:21:43 GMT

I had better put them on my Christmas wishlist because I certainly won't be buying them at $300 a pop! Particularly when the diclaimer is that they are not recommended for "actual hiking" :P

Stilettos for tramping anyone?

Amelia — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:11:18 GMT

Teva's latest product:

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/12/teva-stilettos-fashion-over-function-photos.php

Re: Big challenge coming up for the club

Amelia — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:52:22 GMT

Can't believe this will actually get passed - well I can actually considering the government, just that it is a complete pain for the club and other decent student clubs!

Free Entry to Zealandia

Amelia — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:10:33 GMT

Zealandia or Karori Wildlife Sanctuary has free entry this weekend, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 October. It is a great place to see our wildlife up and close - especially the Kaka feedings, it is not often you get to see Kaka up and close on the mainland!

See info below:

Free entry for all locals this weekend!

We are now 15 years into our incredible journey to restore a corner of NZ as closely as possible to the way it was before humans arrived.

To celebrate, entry will be FREE for all residents of Greater Wellington Region between 11am-5pm this Saturday and Sunday. In addition to free entry, there will also be FREE boat rides, FREE ranger talks, FREE tours of the weta cave and FREE kids' activity packs all day.

It's a great opportunity for you to show ZEALANDIA off to your friends and family. Please forward this link to everyone you know; share this event on Facebook and tell your friends via Twitter.

Kind regards,

The ZEALANDIA team

Re: REGAN fan club

Amelia — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:59:46 GMT

Not when Reganomics is in effect.

Re: REGAN fan club

Amelia — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:10:19 GMT

Regan Fact 4: Regan likes being given cupcakes.

Re: Day trip this weekend - Eastbourne

Amelia — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:53:44 GMT

Can I please come on the Tonga one? :)