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Tauranga Monthly Film Nights presents "A Convenient Truth -Urban Solutions from Curitiba Brazil at Wesley Centre

March 27, 2012 from 7:15pm to 9:30pm

Curibita is a city in southern Brazil. In 1971, new mayor Jaime Lerner kicked off the first of many innovative changes that have made Curibita one of the most livable, sustainable cities in the world. The Film “A Convenient Truth” provides a window onto Curitiba's urban transformation. Lovely film really inspiring! (You are very welcome to bring along a Tauranga City Councillor!!!). Guest speaker Michelle Elborn. Entry $7.00 at the door, includes light supper. All proceeds towards computer for…See More

Mar 21, 2012

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Gillian Oakbrook commented on josephal's blog post Growing & seedsaving beans

"Thanks for the tripod demo - saving seeds, especially beans, is so easy if you make sure they are really dry, and you wind up with the best seeds for your garden - those naturally acclimated to it!"

Mar 21, 2012

Gillian Oakbrook commented on Nicolas Santini's blog post whats wrong with my lemon tree?

"High Nicolas - yep it's got sooty mould. Very common, especially as it's been so humid lately. There are a few things you can do about it. Most labour intensive is to gently "scrub" (emphasis on gently!) each leaf with a soft…"

Mar 21, 2012

Gillian Oakbrook posted a blog post

As the Seasons turn...good name for a bodice-ripping soap opera set in an organic garden...

Well, so much for all of the summer veg I was hoping to harvest and preserve! Not the best summer for tomatoes, and my cucumbers and capsicums came to naught (except for the lemon cucumbers which went berserk...) Ah well, on to the next season - planting heaps of autumn veg and herbs. Experimenting with growing my own spices - so far great results with cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Where the heck can I get hold of a black pepper plant, though?See More

Mar 21, 2012

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Gillian Oakbrook posted events

Tauranga Monthly Film Nights presents "A Convenient Truth -Urban Solutions from Curitiba Brazil
March 27, 2012 from 7:15pm to 9:30pm
Tauranga Monthly Film Nights presents "A Convenient Truth -Urban Solutions from Curitiba Brazil
March 27, 2012 from 7:15pm to 9:30pm

Mar 21, 2012

Gillian Oakbrook commented on Pete Russell's blog post FOOD BILL - Time For ACTION

"Re Peter's comment about not being able to make new submissions - yes, you are right as it stands at the moment you can't, however, what I omitted to say was that there is a very strong push by the Greens, Labour, and various community…"

Jan 11, 2012

Gillian Oakbrook commented on Pete Russell's blog post FOOD BILL - Time For ACTION

"I think that Kiwis, unfortunately, are too complacent and don't believe that the thingsthat are happening in the States, for example, could ever happen here. There is ample evidence that of how the U.S. government is in the sway of…"

Jan 11, 2012

Gillian Oakbrook commented on Pete Russell's blog post FOOD BILL - Time For ACTION

"Just a correction, whilst the food bill is very worrying in it's current form, some of the information doing the rounds about it is quite wrong - for example, it is NOT "due to be passed through parliament shortly after the holidays".…"

Jan 10, 2012

Gillian Oakbrook posted an event

Carbon Nation! at Rialto Cinema

June 26, 2011 from 8pm to 10:15pm

Tauranga Monthly Film Nights screening of Carbon Nation - the "optimistic, solutions-based non-partisan (and witty) documentary", that shows tackling climate change boosts economies, increases national and energy security, and promotes health and a clean environment! We believe this to be the first public screening in New Zealand. Get in quick to reserve your seats! Book or reserve your seats at the Rialto CinemaSee More

Jun 19, 2011

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Julia Sich and Gillian Oakbrook are now friends