A recent workshop by the International Program on the State of The Oceans has concluded that we risk a globally significant marine extinction as a result of multiple stresses humanity is inflicting upon marine ecosystems. I blogged about it here.See More

Hello all, just wondered if anyone here had any experience constructing their own batteries? I've been reading up on the technology and it seems that its quite possible to construct your own Plante batteries. The process is described on Wikipedia. Whilst I'm also interested in renewable generation it seems useless to start building my own generators without a practical storage facility and deep cycle batteries…See More

For people who love cycling and want to make their cities a better place to bike.

For those that want to take their energy use into their own hands - literally! Share knowledge and techniques you've got and used to build renewable energy technologies

Find & share: Info on water-related events, news, links, resources & films; Knowledge of hydrology & water-related science. Discuss: Water as a fundamental right; Social movements; Spiritual values; Privatisation; Management; & Resource conflicts.See More

The purpose of this group is to share local research about New Zealand's flora and fauna.  Cheers Nathan See More

GPIs are fast becoming popular as an alternative measure of how we are doing, a step beyond Gross Domestic Product. Both local and central govt. are developing GPIs in NZ. But what does it take for GPIs to be really 'genuine'?

Sustainable Coastlines is a registered NZ charity, founded and run by young professionals. We conduct coastal clean-up events and recycling education initiatives. We motivate and coordinate people to protect and sustain our coastlines.

To build, foster, and create an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty.Drawn on the inspiration from the US orgs Green for All and Ella Baker Centre and the global movement to bridge env. sustainability & social justiceSee More

For all freelancers / self-employed people. We're building a pool of people who can do contract work. We're talented guns for hire - but we only work for good.

An opportunity for budding gardeners, permaculturists and guerilla acivists to discuss and develop methods and challenge eco-philosophical perspectives