Peter Gilberd – The Woodridge Planters

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Peter Gilberd Woodridge 1I have recently had the pleasure of meeting Peter Gilberd, founder of the , a community planting group based in Northern suburbs of Wellington. They were recognized for the massive work they have done with an highly commended award in the Wellington Airport Community Awards. The Woodridge Planters are also part of a riparian tree planting project with the Streams and are crowdfunding to plant out 400 meters of one of Welly’s few streams, the Belmont Stream. However through the simple act of planting trees, it is clear this is having a huge effect not only on the environment but on the entire Newlands community.

http://www.woodridge.org.nz/

http://millionmetres.org.nz/open-project/belmont-stream

Erin Leigh – the workerBe

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Founder of , Erin Leigh would describe her business as a wellness revolution, but not only is she taking our office workers health by storm, she has now paired up with permaculture activist Linnea Lindstroem to connect with the growing “edible city” movement! They are starting a series of urban farm sites throughout Wellington, with the first one right here in Newtown called .

“…if we can have a fast food restaurant on every corner then we can have urban farms in every city.” Nice vision.

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http://workerbe.co/

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/tfn-workerbe

Paul Stanley Ward – Polhill Protectors

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Ali spoke to Paul Stanley Ward from Polhill Protectors who are thriving on the momentum of an amazing success story. Locals who use Polhill reserve for all sorts of different recreational activities – among them are runners, ramblers, mountainbikers, and twitchers – have united with local business owners and other institutions to help the ever increasing birdlife that is spilling over the Zealandia fence. Last year saw the first saddleback nesting outside of a sanctuary in over 100 years. Paul tells us about the group’s humble beginnings and what makes Polhill so special to so many people, as well as discussing where the group will go to from here…. there’s some exciting things in the pipeline!

You can hear the interview below.

If you’re interested in finding out more please checkout their facebook page: 

Helen Brasting – Film For Change

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This week on B-Side Stories host Martin Andrews is joined by Helen Brasting, founder and driving force behind Film For Change Aotearoa. Film For Change works collaboratively to make and distribute short films for charities that may not otherwise have the financial means for digital advertising or marketing. Helen discusses her personal journey from budding film maker to recently celebrating the first birthday of her community based organisation Film For Change Aotearoa.
If you’d like to listen to Helen’s song choice, check out Wellington band Towers

Mark Potter – Berhampore Schools 100 years of inclusion culture

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Principal, Mark Potter has a lot to celebrate with the on the calendar next month. Although the school has experienced many changes over it’s 100 years , it seems to sustain an inclusive culture for all abilities, is one of the most culturally diverse schools in the region and has a healthy allocation of refugee families. Yet the kids are known for being “happy” and the school seems to form the heart of the Berhampore community.

Helen Kettles – South Coast Clean Up

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Helen Kettles from South Coast Cleanup came in to to tell us about their annual spring clean this coming Saturday (26th Sept). You can find the teams at 11 spots around the Wellington South Coast and the whole thing starts at 10.30am, ending with a sausage sizzle at 12pm, at Lyall Bay.

Listen to the interview below and for more info, checkout their .

Mark Potter – Berhampore school’s 100 years of diversity.

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Principal, Mark Potter has a lot to celebrate with the on the calendar next month. Although the school has experienced many changes over it’s 100 years , it seems to sustain an inclusive culture for all abilities, is one of the most culturally diverse schools in the region and has a healthy allocation of refugee families. Yet the kids are known for being “happy” and the school seems to form the heart of the Berhampore community.

http://berhampore.school.nz/