About ENM
Environment Network Manawatu is a network of over fifty member organisations that fosters and encourages environmental initiatives in the Manawatu, in areas ranging from sustainable living to wildlife conservation.
The environment faces real and pressing challenges. You can be part of the solution.
- See our diverse range of member groups.
- Check out our monthly newsletter of regional events.
- Watch a 24-minute documentary showcasing the work of our network and member groups.
- Listen to a 30-minute radio interview with ENM.
- Visit a map and list of member group projects.
- Apply for group membership.
- Volunteer for ENM
- Donate to ENM
Featured Events
Menzshed Workshop
Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am-2pm
Rangitane Park, Awapuni
Maybe you have time on your hands since giving up work? You have lost touch with your workmates and miss the company you enjoyed while working. Perhaps you have sold the family home, leaving behind your workshop? Do you miss the satisfaction of working on projects. Meet like-minded people at the shed, learn new skills and share old – together Menzshed build great things and give back to the community.
The state of our environment, from the hills to our waterways
Wednesday 22 May 7pm
The Brewer's Apprentice, 334 Church St Palmerston North
Three speakers will discuss a variety of the work undertaken across the Horizons region.
Dr Simon Vale, Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, will talk about hill country erosion and fluvial forensics. Tracking sediment techniques can help create links between sediment, water quality, and managing hill country erosion.
Logan Brown, Horizons Regional Council, will present the latest state and trends of water quality, and what it means for our freshwater ecosystems.
Brent Watson, Horizons Regional Council, will talk about the complexities of collecting and validating environmental data, as well as ways of providing this information to the public.
This event will finish with a panel discussion, where the audience can ask questions of the three speakers.
Tickets $15, includes one house beer/wine/non alcoholic beverage. Register here.
This event is part of the Pint of Science Festival, 20 - 22 May.
Talk: Is Good Science Good Enough? Applying freshwater science to protect New Zealand waterways
Thursday 23 May 7:30pm
Palmerston North Girls High School Library
The Royal Society presents Russell Death, Professor of Freshwater Ecology at Massey University, discussing his research into New Zealand’s waterways, and the interplay between research and policy for management of our freshwater resources. All Welcome.
To find the library, please enter the school through the side gate in Huia Street (where there is parking) and walk past the main building. The Library will be signposted.
Reel Earth Environmental Film Festival
24 May - 7 June
Plastic Pollution ~ Food ~ Climate Action ~ Biodiversity
Click here for screening schedule
Reel Earth Environmental Film Festival is New Zealand’s only film festival focusing specifically on nature and the environment - and it’s right here in Palmerston North.
For the 14th year in a row, Reel Earth is set to wow its audience with a showcase of the best and most recent environmental films – both homegrown and from around the globe.
Films will be screened in Palmerston North and nearby, in places you’d expect - and some you don't. Ticket prices are kept low, and some events are free (though registration is still required). The film+talk series means audiences will have the opportunity to discuss topics with presenters, filmmakers and other experts.
Demonstration: Fridays for Future
Every Friday, 9:00am - 12 noon
The Square, Palmerston North City
In support of #fridaysforfuture Extinction Rebellion Manawatu will be holding a safe, peaceful and family friendly action at the council building in The Square. Meet up outside Bethanys Cafe in the council building, bring placards, chalk, song, climate info to share and talk about, theatre, costumes, ideas to work on with others. All welcome!
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