INVITATION TO ALL !

On Saturday 31st March from 10am the Celebration Day of Xtreme Waste's new Hamilton RCN e-Cycle Centre at 8 A Jolly Street in Frankton will begin. The Mayor herself will be in attendance from 11am and we will have other speakers talking about Zero Waste.

Please come along, enjoy visiting the new site as the Xtreme Waste Kaupapa reaches further afield into our closest city

Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing and most toxic waste streams. Electronic items contain toxic heavy metals and chemicals that can harm land, water and people. The Ministry for the Environment estimates 80,000 tonnes of e-waste goes to New Zealand landfills each year. RCN Group estimates its collaboration with Xtreme Waste, on behalf of Council, will divert between 120 and 250 tonnes of electronic waste from landfill every year.

For more information call 07 847 3800

http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/protest-raglan-against-seabed-mining/5/117309         

http://www.change.org/petitions/stop-the-extinction-of-hector-s-maui-s-dolphins     

NEWS links to check out

Kia Ora Raft Race Folk - here is some key information

Registrations Close at 11am Saturday 10th March (schools please make sure that your registrations have been sent in by Friday, along with signed disclaimer forms), everyone else if you can get your registration in by Friday that would be great - don't forget, we are limited to 20 rafts so you may miss out if you register too late.

Judging and Safety Checks will starts at 11am, so please make sure you are checked in by then and with your raft for judging and safety checks, this is when we will looking for the best raft, best dressed etc  and asking questions about your raft.

Please gather for the race at 11.50am

Race starts promptly at 12 NOON

Please note - you must have an approved and correctly fitting lifejacket, NO heavy clothing, jeans or boots. 

Rafts must be solid, float, no bits that can come off in the harbour, no polystyrene and you must take them home with you !!

Registration and disclaimer forms can be downloaded at www.xtremewaste.org.nz or we can email them to you.

Please email them back to education@xtremewaste.org.nz or fax 07 825 5374

Any questions call 

Lindsey 0277 151516

Watch this video to see Peggy Oki inviting you to Maui's Dolphin Day in Raglan on March 10th.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2sLyx6fDV4

Raft Racers 2012 please note 

Re raft race – the race is at 12 noon sharp.

All rafts and racers need to be on site and ready for safety checks by 11 am. Please make sure that your registration is completed prior to the day and all students have permission to race. You can send these back to me.

Please ensure, that no parts of the raft are left in the water and your raft/s are taken away after the event

Everyone must wear a proper lifejacket / buoyancy aid

Dressing up is encouraged but, No Jeans, heavy clothes or shoes

All racers must be present prior to racing for a safety check and briefing and for pre race judging of the raft and it crew. This will start at 11 am, so that we are ready for takeoff at 12 noon. If you are not safety checked you can not race. 

Please note all registrations close at 11 am and no late entries will be accepted, all schools must have their registrations in by Friday. We strongly request that all registrations are submitted prior to the day. You can down load forms off our website or I can email them to you. 

Please make sure the registrations forms are filled in properly - we need your full names, age, contact details and a description of your raft and information about its design. 

Many thanks

Lindsey Turner

Race Organiser

0277 151515

education@xtremewaste.org.nz

The following job vacancy has arisen at Xtreme Waste.

Operations Manager

Xtreme Waste Inc. is a non-profit community organisation, working in partnership with Waikato District Council, to manage Raglan’s solid waste based on the principles of zero waste to landfill.

Xtreme Waste is seeking a proactive person to fill the key position of Operations Manager.  The Operations Manager will be part of the Senior Management team of Xtreme Waste.

 Key Responsibilities and Skills include:

 effectively managing a team and allocating work

• the day-to-day running and supervision of the site, collections and equipment
• managing systems, processes and procedures associated with all operations
• proven leadership and organizational ability
• good communication and interpersonal skills
• Health and Safety knowledge
• knowledge and experience with diesel equipment

 Please contact Xtreme Waste for a job description and information or download from our website. Applications, cover letter  and full Curriculum Vitae can be sent to:

Human Resources
Xtreme Waste

PO Box 153
RAGLAN 3265

Email: rick@xtremewaste.org.nz

Phone: (07) 825 6509

www.xtremewaste.org.nz

Applications close Monday, 27 February 2012 at 4 pm

Whaingaroa Environment Centre is seeking artists to create a Maui’s Dolphin sculpture to be installed at the new wharf.

This is an opportunity for fame and positive change! Artists that would like to apply must be local to Whaingaroa. Applications are available for pick-up at WEC (Town Hall) 10am – 2pm, Mon – Friday and Saturday 11am – 3pm (closed Dec 23^rd – January 6^th). You can also email wenvc@kol.co.nz or download one from their website at www.whaingaroa.org.nz Applications are due on January 20 2012

Board and Bikinis 2012 - 4/5/6 Feb - Volunteers needed

Entry into board and bikinis music weekend at Ruapuke beach camp in return for 3 hours work.

Jobs are

Setting up and labeling bins (Friday)

Keeping the bins tidy and sorted over the weekend and emptying as required (Sat / Sun)

Tidying up and sorting and packing up after it's all finished (Sun / Mon) - you will need to be fit and strong as it involves moving bins around. 

Call Lindsey on 0277 151516 or email education@xtremewaste.org.nz