General News

We have an exciting new project coming up that we need your help with.

We are looking for a team of 4 - 5 keen students or prefessionals who can volunteer their time to help research and design a biogas digester for a farm in Tonga.

If you interested check out the project page for more information.

Applications are online and are due by Wednesday 23rd July.
The team selected will be notified by 28th July.

If you have any questions about this project please email: anitamckenzie@gmail.com.

EWBNZ is looking for enthusiastic committee members for the second half of 2008. Don't miss this chance to work with like-minded students and professionals in engineering, thinking and acting on important global issues.

There are a number of roles that are being created as EWBNZ grows and develops its projects and activities. Specifically, we are looking for people in:

• Auckland:
  • Website & Database support
  • Marketing Co-Director
  • Marketing and External relations support
  • Projects support
  • Design Challenge support
• Christchurch:
  • Marketing and External relations support
  • Projects support

More information about these roles can be found on our Get Involved page.

Here's a fantastic opportunity for you to get involved in by becoming a mentor and sharing your knowledge with school kids!

You can help to support the efforts and initiatives of Smales Farm Technology Park and Massey University who are establishing a New Zealand component to the US First Robotics Competition.

Please take a look at the attached brochure for more information.

Due to some problems with the registration form and delays in communicating with students from some of the engineering institutions around New Zealand the deadline for the EWBNZ Open Design Challenge 2008 has been extended till 30th June 2008!

So grab this wonderful opportunity and get a team of 2 to 6 students together to get involved in this design challenge.

To register or for more information please go to: http://www.ewb.org.nz/design-challenge/2008/open

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask Joel Davey (Design Challenge Leader) via email designchallenge@ewb.org.nz or via the forums.

Regards,
The EWBNZ Team

Registration closes on the 30th of May so you better be quick to have a shot at the title and the cash!!

Check out http://www.ewb.org.nz/design-challenge/2008/open or email: designchallenge@ewb.org.nz for further details.

The Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, Achim Steiner will be at the University of Auckland on World Environment Day, 4 June. He will be holding a public lecture in the Maidment Theatre.

Come and hear his thoughts on the interplay of environments and economies globally.

Hey all!

A quick reminder that the planting day is happening this Saturday (31st
May)!
The weather is looking great so come out, take a break
and get some fresh air before the serious exam study.
See the original post for details

Also Upcoming NZSSES Short course
Short Course: OVER-THE-HORIZON SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT DESIGN [AUCKLAND]

Hey EWB-ians,

We are pleased to announce the next NZSSES short course:

SHORT COURSE: OVER-THE-HORIZON SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT
DESIGN [AUCKLAND]

When: Monday, 14 July 2008, 9 am - 5 pm
Where: Garden Room, AUT Conference Centre, 585 Great South Road, Penrose, Auckland

Facilitators: Dr Ron McDowall and Idil Gaziulusoy from the University of Auckland
Fee: Special $75 for EWB members (This is highly discounted from $295!)

Note: A 25% cancellation fee will apply to all cancellations. Cancellations made within 48 hours and non-attendance on the day will incur the full fee

An updated course overview and programme details are as attached.

Register now by emailing Vicky - vicky@nzsses.org.nz,
REGISTRATION CLOSES 5pm Friday 6th June

Hey EWB-ians,

Please see the attached flyer for more information on the NEXUS May forum titled 'How much are you willing to pay for your carbon emission?'

Associate Professor Basil Sharp (Deputy Head of the Economics) will talk about the framework behind the ETS and recent controversies. Followed by an open forum, for all attendees to discuss their views and query Professor Sharp.

Refreshments will be provided.

Date: Wednesday 21st, 6pm

Location: Engineering Lecture Theatre 3.402.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Auckland Regional Council Planting day - Whenua Rangatira Planting day

Come and offset some carbon emissions you’ve clocked up this year by joining us in a planting day.

10am, Saturday 31st May, refreshments will be provided.

Meet at the Orakei Marae Carpark, 59 Kitemoana St, Orakei.
Make your own way there, car-pooling and public transport recommended as always. Anyone welcome to come!

Come equipped with sturdy shoes, gardening gloves, raincoat, warm clothing and a spade if you can.

Cancellation due to weather will be notified by email (to ewb members) at the latest 8am that morning.

Any questions please email: events@ewb.org.nz

Thanks and See You There!

Jade Gibson
EWB Events Manager