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Helen Dew left a comment for Lynda Hannah
Hi Lynda, I assume you're offering herb seed for sale?  If so, since your range would focus on herbs, and mine on vegetables and flowers, perhaps we could look at how we can promote each other's range.  Let’s skype to…
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Helen Dew and Lynda Hannah are now friends Apr 3, 2011
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The integration of Time Banking with resilience initiatives

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LOCAL MONEY, the latest book in the Transition Towns series, includes a sidebar about the Lyttelton Time Bank. Selected excerpt: “The time bank is a wonderful tool for building strong community links.  It deals with the trading of services, and future plans include a ‘Genuine Wealth System’ – an interest-free loan/saving scheme.  Further down the track will be a swipe card, and a link between energy production and complementary currencies” Read in the attached about the integration of Time…See More
Helen Dew added a discussion to the group Transition Kaitaia Oct 5, 2010
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Transition Kaitaia

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Started up in June 2008,
Helen Dew joined Richard Lee's group Oct 5, 2010
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Transition Nation 2020

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discussing the vision and goals for transition nation NZ by 202and how to go about it.
Helen Dew joined Florian Pauls's group Oct 5, 2010
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LOCAL MONEY for the Transition movement

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Peter North’s Local Money is the latest addition to the Transition Towns series.  Introduced by Rob Hopkins, this book is a timely tool to give Transition ‘money’ groups “the best possible start to save them reinventing too many wheels”.  He notes that the current economy has little built in resilience, and that the whole system is highly oil-vulnerable.  “Price volatility, or worse still, actual shortages are things we are hugely unprepared for and could be devastating”.How to make it happen…See More
Helen Dew added a discussion to the group Transition Currencies Oct 5, 2010
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Helen Dew left a comment for Sylvia Vowless QSM
Hello Sylvia, and welcome! I'm a board member of Living Economies, an educational Trust whose main focus is the promotion of community currenices. I'd welcome a call from you to explore options for getting Time Banking going in your area.…
Oct 5, 2010

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In the context of Transition Towns my interests / passions are:
My main interest in Transition Towns is as a Board member of Living Economies www.le.org.nz - a Trust that researches and promotes local currency systems. I manage Trust's library and the sale of the books, DVDs etc on local curencies and related topics. Refer to our Resources page or email me at helend (at) contact.net.nz .
I'm also a keen gardener and seed-saver and promote food growing, particularly in the urban environment. Send for my seed list if you feel inspired!
What are you happy to share about yourself:
My husband and I celebrated our golden wedding anniversary last year. We still live in the home we had built 50 years ago! Our urban garden supplies nearly all of our fruit and vegetables, year round. We enjoy being involved in community affairs. Our 4 adult children are happily married and we have several wonderful grandchildren.
Where do you live (City or Town):
Carterton, Wairarapa
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helendew
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http://www.le.org.nz

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At 3:54pm on May 6, 2009, Anneleise HallAnneleise Hall said…
Hi Helen, I'm home for the rest of the day, let me know what time suits and I'll make sure I'm logged in. Yes, I've been meaning to get in touch too.
At 6:18pm on April 4, 2009, Michael EMichael E said…
[Quote]We’ve also received enquiries re video conferencing which I understand presents something of a challenge. Do you have skills in that area, or know of others who do? We’re waiting to hear from Laurence as to whether to pursue the idea, or not.
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Hi Helen,I lost my account details/and gmail so it took me a month to reply.

First il just say that I think its really important for people to discuss things afterwards and stay connected,to keep up the momentum. I know its easy for people to get disconnected after a conference.

A central dedicated email / website helps this.

Yes I have skills in that area - The question is,of scale. Aslong as an internet connection is available nearby,and the number of people viewing video is few its possible-the issue isnt software or computers - it is the fact that domestic broadband in NZ is very weak UPstream,which is what you need for several video connections.

Audio + MSN/SKYPE/ICQ/AIM for typing messages/asking questions is a a whole lot easier and could support several users - eg a group of people in the 4 main centres easily.

It sounds like theres some one locally going to it from the green dollars here so thats good.
At 10:34pm on March 31, 2009, Hirini RHirini R said…
Kia ora Helen
I would like to speak with you about holding this currency conference in a Maori marae setting. I cannot attend the one in Wanganui yet see its vital importance. Now Finn McKinsey and the Permaculture group are holding their annual convention at a Maori marae in Te Teko, near Whakatane over QB weekend. Maybe we could do something with currency there. We have to sow and grow the concept.
Cheers
Hirini
At 9:27pm on March 5, 2009, MikeMike said…
I just noticed you replied to me already!

Thanks Helen il consider that.

Ive looked at LE and noticed the pdf flyer so I know all the details of the event. The article on ning didnt seem to show this pdf.


I'll reply to your question re taping the conference, as Laurence is away from the office and will be on the move until 7th March. At this stage I don't think he plans to tape the conference. However, the intention is, post conference, to create hard copy & DVD reflecting the shared wisdom so that participants have the necessary information to implement currency systems in their respective locales.
How about finding someone from your community able to attend the conference that would be willing to share what he/she has learnt and work with you to put theory into practice?
Regardless, I’d encourage you to access books etc on the money system & complementary currencies.
See some of these, including Tom Greco’s ‘Money’ and Deirdre Kent’s Healthy Money, Healthy Planet are listed at special prices at http://le.org.nz/tiki-index.php?page=Resources
At 9:03pm on March 5, 2009, MikeMike said…
Hi Helen. re: community currencies conference,I think for every one person attending theres probably two to three who would like to but cant.

id like to be involved in the recording of this event, as I have an interest in A/V and all things computers and am interested in CCs.

Wanganui isnt far from me too. Is there a ticket cost? Is it a one day event? Perhaps I didnt read it correctly.?

Mike
At 8:47am on March 2, 2009, Richard LeeRichard Lee said…
Hi Helen,

Unfortunately it looks like i won't be able to make it to the conference.

I'm attending a course down in the south island for a week earlier in April. To get to the CCconference I would only be home a couple days before i would have to head off again which would put a bit of pressure on the old work/family balancing act.

Its a shame really as I would very much like to be there but these two events fell just too close together to make it manageable.

Cheers
Richard
At 7:43pm on January 28, 2009, Richard LeeRichard Lee said…
Hi Helen,

Had to take a break from the google group. I don't see the point of the total immersion into gloom and doom and powerlessness that seems to be an underlying thread at the moment.. Its not what the idea of transition is about to me.

Be happy to talk with you. i am usually around my computer about 9:00am if you want to chat. my skype name is ecoassist.

Cheers
Richard
At 12:25pm on August 31, 2008, Helen DewHelen Dew said…
Thanks Blair.
A few weeks ago Mike Kelly, one of our Wairarapa TT team, was asked at short notice to fill in as a speaker for a faith-based group in Fielding. He presented on TT and wants to give locals a contact person, so I suggested you.
At 9:39pm on August 22, 2008, Helen DewHelen Dew said…
The idea of spending some time at home with you and Jacqui sounds great! Can't see any reason why both of you - and Josh - shouldn't look in on the meeting.
At 9:22pm on August 22, 2008, Ivan SokolovIvan Sokolov said…
Look forward to getting the agenda in due course. Jacquie and I would love to host you personally for any part of the time.

Look forward to catching up in Sept.

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