Green dates 2010
The following dates and community events provide an excellent opportunity to raise awareness of our environment.
2010 International Year of Biodiversity
Find out more about International Year of Biodiversity: www.cbd.int/2010/welcome
World Environment Day : 5 June 2010
World Environment Day was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in 1972, to mark the opening of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. It is held in a different country each year on June 5. New Zealand hosted World Environment Day in 2008.
Website: www.mfe.govt.nz
Arbor Day : 5 June 2010
Arbor Day marks the beginning of the planting season and a time to celebrate the unique biodiversity of our country.
Website: http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/events-and-awards/arbor-day/
World Oceans Day : 8 June 2010
Website: www.un.org
Matariki - Maori New Year : 14 June 2010
Matariki is the Māori name for the group of stars also known as the Pleiades star cluster, or The Seven Sisters, and is referred to as the traditional Māori New Year.
Website: www.taitokerau.co.nz/matariki.htm
Conservation Week : 12 - 19 September 2010
Conservation Week activities are coordinated by the Department of Conservation and have been celebrated since 1969.
Website: www.conservationweek.org.nz
Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week : 17- 24 September 2010
A week of acitivities across the country to clean up New Zealand, coordinated by Keep New Zealand Beautiful.
Website: www.knzb.org.nz
World Habitat Day : 5 October 2010
Website: www.un.org