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Title: The Old Beaten Track
We all know the risk on the horizon right? Social, economic and environmental instability are destabilising our fragmented food system. Just imagine if another disaster had happened at the same time as COVID-19. Which is not a stretch of the imagination when you look … View moreTitle: The Old Beaten Track
We all know the risk on the horizon right? Social, economic and environmental instability are destabilising our fragmented food system. Just imagine if another disaster had happened at the same time as COVID-19. Which is not a stretch of the imagination when you look at the news and see geopolitical relations at the moment or see strange weather patterns that are creating droughts lasting into Autumn.
The real and perceived logistic breakdowns in the food chain have shown many people it is more important than ever to build a stronger local food supply, so that the food grown in their backyard, street, town or region is feeding the communities who live nearby.
Meanwhile, a 38-hectare site, which is on prime site in the central city is being used to ride horses around in circles. The Taranaki Racing Inc (TRI) pays the council $1 per annum for that privilege.
The public are being asked for their views on the future of New Plymouth's racecourse at the moment.
Four options are being offered in the survey:
- Granting a “forever” or perpetual lease to the race club.
- Granting a lease of up to 33 years.
- Creating a short-term lease of three to five years.
- Ending the lease.
I encourage you to make your opinion heard and fill in the very quick survey available through the NPDC website.
www.newplymouthnz.com...
The survey closes on July 10 and will be used to inform decision making.
Please note that I don’t want to demonise horse racing fans, we all need our hobbies. But there are plenty of country tracks where the racing can continue.
Imagine an urban food hub with orchards, community gardens, market gardens, food forests and educational sites with the latest innovative regenerative agriculture techniques being showcased.
Food is front centre as one of the four pillars of Taranaki's future economy. Justine Gilliland, chief executive of Venture Taranaki said the following in the Taranaki 2050 Roadmap Report.
“Starting now, we will cooperate and collaborate to drive innovation and
individual/collective opportunities to establish Taranaki as a respected region for premium, sustainable/low-emissions food and fibre by 2040, to achieve prosperity, environmental and social success, with the collective value of kaitiakitanga.”
Taranaki’s economy has a significant food and fibre industry. It contributes more than $1.5 billion annually to Taranaki’s economy, sustains over 10,200 jobs in 3,813 businesses and comprises more than half of Taranaki’s manufacturing base. Taranaki has the second highest food production GDP per capita in New Zealand. I think that is worth celebrating and amplifying.
Future predictions are that food is going to be playing an even bigger part of our economy going forward post COVID-19. WITT is just across the road from the current Racecourse. I know they would really appreciate a site nearby where they can engage in hands-on education for their horticulture and agriculture students.
In Melbourne, Australia the Collingwood Children's Farm is a thriving inner city site that is a great resource for schools to take their kids and every weekend it is abuzz with Farmers Markets and visitors to their farm to fork cafe.
More than 160,000 children live in households without enough food or the variety of foods that are required for good health. That is 1 in 5 children in Aotearoa. At the same time farmers have high suicide rates and agriculture is New Zealands biggest contributor to carbon emissions.
The food system is broken, but we know how to fix it, we just need to showcase the regenerative agriculture methods to this and future generations of farmers. We need to connect the dots between the urban consumers and the rural farmer. We need to show tourists that we have a vibrant food story and practice in Taranaki and New Zealand.
The path to change is lined with delicious and nutritious food. We just need to be bold and set a path that is different from the old beaten track.
Hi everyone, I'm Lorna, a Stuff travel reporter. We're doing a story on how affordable travel within NZ is. For those of you who have travelled within the country post-lockdown, we'd like to hear whether you've been able to find suitable flights, accommodation and activities … View moreHi everyone, I'm Lorna, a Stuff travel reporter. We're doing a story on how affordable travel within NZ is. For those of you who have travelled within the country post-lockdown, we'd like to hear whether you've been able to find suitable flights, accommodation and activities within your budget. Do you think accommodation providers and tourism operators are doing enough to entice New Zealanders to explore their backyard? Please let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.
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The Taranaki Beekeepers Club is starting this seasons beginners course on Monday 6th July, 7pm, at the West Baptist Church on South Rd.
This course is aimed at the novice beekeeper and covers the basics of beekeeping.
The course is on the first Monday of each month until Christmas and takes … View moreThe Taranaki Beekeepers Club is starting this seasons beginners course on Monday 6th July, 7pm, at the West Baptist Church on South Rd.
This course is aimed at the novice beekeeper and covers the basics of beekeeping.
The course is on the first Monday of each month until Christmas and takes you through the season as it happens so the information is relevant to what you should be doing at each stage.
No charge for the course however there is an expectation that you will join the Club, ($30 per year)
Please direct any enquiries to Chris on 027 444 8200 or we will see you on Monday.
Taranaki Beekeepers Club Beginners course starts Monday 6th July at West Baptist Church on South Rd at 7 pm.
All Welcome.
Phone Chris on 027 444 8200 for more details.
Do you want to learn self defence? I am teaching an eight week course, starting from 30th July. Based in New Plymouth, Thursdays at 6.30pm. If you are interested or want to find out more, please email me: erin.maessen@gmail.com
If you’re in the Bay of plenty or Hawkes bay we’ve got exclusive deals only available at these two branches! Did you know there’s not 1 type of double glazing? Check out how Low E compares to your standard double glazing, let us help you get the most value for your money.
Call us on 0800 658… View moreIf you’re in the Bay of plenty or Hawkes bay we’ve got exclusive deals only available at these two branches! Did you know there’s not 1 type of double glazing? Check out how Low E compares to your standard double glazing, let us help you get the most value for your money.
Call us on 0800 658 658 and talk to our local consultant or fill in this no obligation free measure and quote form and our team will get back to you.
Get your request in before 5pm July 6th to take advantage of our bay deals only available at our two branch locations Retrofit bay of plenty and Hawkes bay.
The Resene Upcycling Awards are coming back this month, the third year in a row! Watch this space and get prepared for the announcement; there are great prizes up for grabs.
Upcycling is the term used for taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's for a new purpose … View moreThe Resene Upcycling Awards are coming back this month, the third year in a row! Watch this space and get prepared for the announcement; there are great prizes up for grabs.
Upcycling is the term used for taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's for a new purpose altogether, or just to give it an ‘extreme makeover'. Consider using the school holidays to get Upcycling with the smaller members of your household - or use the next rainy day to drag out the paint and your creativity!
In the meantime, check out some of the creative cookies from last year.
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If you’re hungry, please step away from your phone or monitor. Would you try this cheeseburger doughnut? Read more about the small NZ team with some big doughnut dreams below.
A veteran Taranaki mountaineer fears there will be another tragedy on Mt Taranaki because visitors d…
Well, don't wait too long! This issue is packed with good reads and amazing offers from our friends and partners. We take a close look at urban farmer Freeman Farms, and visit an Auckland coastal garden that the owner waited three long decades to create as well as a Dunedin garden where … View moreWell, don't wait too long! This issue is packed with good reads and amazing offers from our friends and partners. We take a close look at urban farmer Freeman Farms, and visit an Auckland coastal garden that the owner waited three long decades to create as well as a Dunedin garden where they’ve grown flowers for nearly 50 years. We're still on the hunt for our Houseplant Hero, thanks to our friends at Yates and Kings Plant Barn. Nominations are now open for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year too! There’s a feature on walnut growers in NZ, highlights of new roses coming out this year and of course, details on how to get yourself $20 worth of free bulbs from NZ Bulbs.
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