20/08/2026
SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE
With the effects of environmental crises showing up more and more frequently in Aotearoa and around the world it can feel tempting to think it’s all too big and to not engage. However, I’ve found connecting with other concerned people in our local communities an effective way to counteract that feeling. In early August I attended the Wellington eco churches regional gathering in Tawa. Over 30 of us explored this year's Season of Creation theme, Living Water, talking about the health of our waterways, and the changes and challenges facing Wellington water at present. The biggest gift though was making and renewing connections with others just as passionate about doing their little bit in our communities.
There are a couple of upcoming local events in September that may be of interest:
The Great Transport Forum - St Peter’s on Willis, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington and online, 3rd of September, 5.30pm: Come along to the Free Fares Report launch and Great Transport Forum hosted by Free Fares. Snacks and drinks provided, children welcome. Further information https://anglicanmovement.nz/blog/great-transport-forum-69cdy
Turn Your Climate Concern into Confident Action for a Better World, Home of Compassion, Island Bay, 5th of September, 9am – 4 pm
Feeling powerless or frustrated about the climate crisis and other global challenges? Want to feel better, connect with like-minded people, and find easy ways to make a positive difference through small actions in your daily life? Then join this one-day interactive workshop based on the international programme Work That Reconnects, as described in the bestselling book Active Hope by Joanna Macy and Dr Chris Johnstone. The registration fee is $50 for waged, $30 for unwaged, with scholarships available. Snacks and hot drinks provided. Register for the event https://events.humanitix.com/twtr
Sonia, Sustainability Group
Come along, listen to some stunning kōrero and hear from the candidates for Election 2026 and their support (or not) of the Free Fares campaign!
