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Two Job Vacancies at NEC – Kai Rescue Coordinator & Centre Administrator

Posted by Karen Driver

June 11, 2018

A rare event. Your opportunity to join the awesome team working at our Ecoland site. Two jobs – could be performed by one individual but each role has been advertised separately. The first is a job shared role for a Kai Rescue Coordinator and the second for a Centre Administrator. Please apply through read more

Hundreds of brand new standard jar lids from Pic’s – free!

Posted by Karen Driver

May 12, 2018

We have 600 plain black brand new jar lids (which for long and complicated reasons) we have no use for. They fit the standard glass Pic’s peanut butter jar (and many other jars as well). We also have about 300 red lids with a black star. read more

Local Protection from Biting Insects

Posted by Karen Driver

November 27, 2017

The natural repellent in the blue bottle is available at our Ecoland shop in Vanguard Street alongside a host of wonderful products for everyday living and giving. 2B is a locally owned business offering you and your summer visitors effective natural protection against all biting insects. 2B is water-resistant, super long-lasting (4-8 hours) and it smells great. read more

E-waste recycling subsidy for Nelson residents

Posted by Karen Driver

November 20, 2017

NCC now provides a $20 subsidy to Nelson City Council region residents when they bring their e-waste for recycling to NEC’s Ecoland store at 31 Vanguard Street, Nelson. This subsidy is one per household or business up to 30 June 2018. The subsidy total fund is limited so it will finish once it is used up or on 30 June 2018, whichever is earlier. read more

Innovation Award Winners – Heke Homemade Herbals

Posted by Karen Driver

November 18, 2017

A love of herbs and a loathe of lawn-mowing along with the inspiration gained by filming 50 NZ Eco-entrepreneurs sparked the start of the Heke Homemade Herbals Tea business which just won the 2017 Innovation Award at the Nelson/Tasman Business Awards. read more

Local Red Heke Productions eco films gone digital!

Posted by Karen Driver

July 3, 2017

No plastic, no discs, our films are now available at Vimeo On Demand to stream (rent) or download (buy) at awesomely affordable prices! They play on all devices! As well as our two children’s titles and Our Green Roadie, we now have two never seen before episodes of Our Green Heroes which are SO inspirational! read more

Action needed to reduce our use of plastic

Posted by Karen Driver

September 10, 2015

I pledged to be plastic free for July. This is a campaign that was run in 83 countries with the aim of reducing the use of single-use plastic. read more

Love Food, Hate Waste: Roots-to-stalk and nose-to-tail cooking

Posted by Karen Driver

August 7, 2015

Check out our short video clips to show you how to make easy delicious meals meals from a whole chicken and a cauliflower. read more

A soft landing plan

Posted by Karen Driver

May 26, 2015

Targets to mitigate climate change will be discussed again by world governments in Paris, later this year. Despite the now alarming evidence of climate change and growing levels of concern around the world, I suggest the chance of a meaningful and binding response is low. The world’s juggernaut of manufacturing, oil based food production, weapons industry etc. would take decades… read more

You can make a difference for our community

Posted by Karen Driver

May 26, 2015

We are blessed in the Nelson Tasman region with a wonderful climate and outstanding scenery which makes this a beautiful place to live and attracts others to visit. Our natural features alone, however, are not enough to make this a thriving and vibrant region – that requires investment in our community to provide a range of social, recreational, and cultural… read more

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