Empower Your Community Impact

Turning Data into Community Power & Unlocking Wider Funding Opportunities

 

Tuesday 10th February | 5pm -7pm

Globe Theatre 2, 312 Main Street Palmerston North

Keynote Speaker: Thea DePetris, PhD in Educational Outcomes for a Sustainable Aotearoa.

Learn about exciting new opportunities for the funding of environmental initiatives.

RSVP https://enm.infoodle.com/form_process?g=dd7965d2-13f3-46c5-a05e-724b94ead018


Coffee & Advocacy: Simplifying Local Govt

5:30pm Tuesday Jan 27 at ENM Office, 145 Cuba St, PN

Join us to discuss the issues this proposal raises, provide feedback on ENM’s draft submission, and learn from each other about how to make impactful submissions.

 

Read more about the Consultations for the Simplifying Local Government Proposal and ENM's submission opposing the proposal here. 


Need funding to support your environmental work?

Organisations can apply for up to $15,000 through the Large Grant by 15 March

Your community project needs to support at least one of our focuses:
- Improve food resilience, security, and sovereignty
- Protect biodiversity and freshwater quality
- Reduce waste and support a circular economy
- Take action on climate change

 

Projects must be within the Manawatū River catchment — from the source to the sea, including Tararua, Palmerston North, Manawatū, and Horowhenua.

 

Learn more and apply here


Save The Date

Up coming ENM events

Tuesday 27 January - Simplifying Local Govt: Submission Support and Discussion.  Invitation for our community to learn about the issues together and gather our thoughts for what and how to submit.

Tuesday 10 February – Proof for the Planet: Turning Data into Community Power

Thursday 26 February – Textile Rescue and Repurposing Hui: Action, Connection, Collaboration

Tuesday 24 March – Harvest Hui - Celebrating a strong season of community food growth and considering how to save our collective seeds of change.

Wednesday 22 April – Climate Clarity Hui - full-day focus on supporting and developing youth action supported by ENM.

Tuesday 19 May – Biodiversity Hui: Nurturing Life from Source to Sea

Tuesday 23 June – Winter Solstice Hui: Dreamtime for an Environment Centre

Tuesday 21 July – Food Futures: Building Climate-Resilient Food Systems - exploring the intersection of food production and climate change. 

Thursday 13 August – Circular Economy Hui: Education and Advocacy toward Waste Minimization

Thursday 24 September – Food Sovereignty meets Circular Economy: All about Composting

Thursday 22 October – ENM Membership Gathering & Annual General Meeting

Tuesday 3 November – Biodiversity Hui: Rewilding from Back Garden to Back Block

Thursday 1 December – Community Food Sovereignty Summer Hui: Celebrating Impacts of Volunteer-Led Environmental Action

Older News 

Jan 14, 2026, 1:32 PM
The goal is to become reusers, recyclers, repairers, composters, educators, and innovators—all working toward a waste-free future.
Sep 8, 2025, 11:11 AM
Missed it or want to revisit the kōrero? The evening was recorded and is now available.
Sep 16, 2025, 10:23 AM
A 2-day conference hosted by Palmerston North Massey University.
Sep 1, 2025, 10:53 AM
Climate Clarity
Apr 29, 2025, 8:29 AM
Barry Scott’s report on forest restoration and predator control in Moonshine Valley and Tutukiwi Reserves (2023–2024) provides an insightful overview of two years of dedicated volunteer work. It covers the background of these important projects, details the predator control strategies and restoration efforts, highlights the work of community volunteers, and discusses the challenges faced along the way. A must-read for anyone interested in local conservation and volunteer action.