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http://www.facebook.com/events/337335442999621/To celebrate World Environment Day we will be offering two free workshops:11-12pm1-2pmIdentical workshops run by facilitators from Sustainability TrustCovering: -Why are our houses so cold in Wellington?-What does a healthy and energy efficient home look like?-How do you diagnose the energy issues in your flat? -What can you do to improve your flats warmth and health?-What help can you…See More

Local currencies are easy to start and use and work well in a recession.Time trading platforms are perfect for communities and networks where people know each other and already trade skills... like Intersect!Post your knowledge about alternative currencies here, and lets encourage more resilience and sustainable growth back into our local economies!See More

:: DESIGN STUDIO -Wgtn $120 including power               This is a great opportunity that is open to artists and designers wanting to create in one of the few large studio spaces left in Wellington.                                                                             Suited to photographers, artists or designers/ digital media /film reliable and professional creatives polished main floors/white walls could be a place for promoting your work; meeting clients; show room; gallery or a…See More

We're looking for a friendly, sociable, considerate and fun flatmate, 28+ for our Aro Valley digs.Private, sunny, upstairs double bedroom available. Room is a decent size, with views and storage. House is 3 bedrooms on a quiet street, with open plan kitchen/ dining area, living room, paved courtyard for lounging in the sun, garden. Bit of a vege garden, with potential for interested gardeners to do their thing. In a part of Aro that gets lots of sun and native birds.We're not big on meat eating…See More

A new discourse for foreign affairs that considers global themes, including climate change, disarmament, peace and security, and international law, as primary focus rather than bilateral state relations.This launch will be about finding New Zealand's voice on the international stage, as a globally responsible citizen of the 21st Century.Q&A session to follow.Speaker: Dr Kennedy Graham MPVenue: Room 108, Law School, University of CanterburyFor more details please contact…See More

Sarah Hall will share her experiences after her return from her Antarctic expedition this March.  From penguins to people to preserving Antarctica, many of her experiences down South have a “take home” value which is relevant here in New Zealand. New Zealand has an exciting opportunity: the potential to be a role model sustainable economy.  Our 100% Pure image doesn’t have to be melting faster than snow on a seals back.  It is time to act!In March 2012, she took part in an environmental…See More

For Intersect members in Wellington - this is a space to keep up with local events and develop ideas that are specific to our wonderful windy capital city.

Sustainability is just about “going green”, right?Wrong. Well informed business leaders understand that sustainability lies at the heart of:Developing the right long-term business strategy for your marketDriving innovation through smart design choices that reduce negative impactsDifferentiating your business from competitors to attract new customersEnhancing profits by increasing real net valueBusinesses selected for this programme will be able to make confident decisions that shape their…See More