1) Lifecapacity workshop presents the concept of safeguarding a safe operating space for regional communities as the basis for growing a common future.  Specifically it addresses zones 4 and 5, often beyond the scope of most permaculture endeavours, yet crucially important for stepping up, engaging your community to reclaim (manawhenua) and take responsibility (restoration) and care (kaitiakitanga) of the commons.  From a common vision we explore ecological reforestation techniques for useful multi-purpose forests that are compatible with indigenous ecosystem functional integrity (No soil C-depleting trees that propagate fiery infernos!) We also show and debate permaculture guilds for zones 4 and 5 for the warm temperate climate of northern South Island.

2) Free (Gradido) is an Activating basic income and FREE-FLOW complementary Currency, an essential addition to TimeBanking; LETS; Regional currencies etc, it's purpose is to support holistic initiatives:

To sustain people, dedicated to provide for the common good by:

 ØRestoring the full potential of natural yield to sustain communities’ resource needs

ØEstablishing natural soil / forest / marine resources for future generations.

ØHome-schooling; teaching practical skills; building mills etc.

ØProtecting biodiversity and remaining natural resources against corporate exploitation

ØRestoring ecosystem s’ functional integrity

ØHabitat-connectivity / food-webs / nutrient storage and exchange capacity

http://apc11.co.nz/Programme/timetable.html

Free-Flow currency Gradido: Living Economies session - Thursday 12th April 1.30-2.30 pm ROOM 7.

LIFECAPACITY workshops: Friday 13th from 1.30 pm WOODWORK ROOM