| Some
simple things you can
do... |
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| Carpooling/Ridesharing
How often do you go to
markets or garage sales
and see your neighbours
there too? Put some thought
into your travel plans
and check with your neighbours
before going to local
community events. Even
better start up your own
carpooling group. |
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| Walking
and cycling in the hood
The average person can
walk two kilometres within
half an hour, but how
often do we do it? As
for cycling, it's one
of the most energy efficient
ways to get around, especially
for those short trips.
You might be surprised
by what services are within
walking or cycling distance
from your home. Why not
take a stroll or ride
along Project Twin Streams'
new cycleways/walkways
in Waitakere City. Also
check out the cycleways
maps put out by MAXX. |
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| Looking
for inspiration?
These films are sure to
get you fired up with
ideas on how you can start
taking action in your
community: |
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| Highly recommended viewing,
The Power of Community
documents Cuba's response
to the collapse of the
Soviet Union in 1990 when
oil imports were cut by
more than half and food
by 80%. It details the
hardships and struggles
Cubans faced but also
the power and creativity
of communities working
together. Parking lots
became intensive food
growing areas as the nation
went organic, bicycles
were the main form of
transport and power went
back to the farmers. The
Cuban story has become
an inspirational model
of a community facing
a situation analogous
to peak oil and in the
process became a healthier
nation. A DVD of the film
is available for hire
from the EcoLibrary. |
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| Auckland, City of Cars
looks at the love affair
Aucklanders have with
their cars. Michael Tritt,
the documentary's director,
does a great job debunking
the myth that sustainable
transport is 'uneconomic'.
Watch all three episodes
on You
Tube. |
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| Community
action group Now
you're inspired you may
want to start up your
own group - make your
streets a safer place,
start up a ridesharing
network or a walking school
bus for your kids. SALT
(Slower and Less Traffic)
is a great example of
a community organisation
in action. Based in Point
Chevalier, SALT
is working to achieve
safe streets, strong community
and the use of sustainable
transport in their neighbourhood. |
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| Public
transport - bus, train
or ferry It's the
obvious choice. If you
need assistance with what
services are available
- plan your journey with
MAXX.
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