New Zealand's Transition Movement Gains Strength
by Sami Grover, Carrboro, NC, USA
on 09.30.08
Transition Towns Spread Throughout New Zealand
It seems like only yesterday that I wrote about Transition Towns reaching New Zealand. Well, a lot can happen in a short time – as the above video/slideshow shows, the people of New Zealand/Aoteoroa have been remarkably busy. Transition groups are appearing all over the country, and events and workshops are being held on everything from community food production to renewable energy. On a brief visit to the Transition Town New Zealand web page we counted 52 communities that are actively engaged in the transition process, either formally or informally. Click below the fold for further links and reading on Transition Towns. Given the recent fuel crisis in the southern United States, Transition Town Atlanta may be a good idea…
::Transition Town New Zealand::via Transition Culture::
Further Reading on Transition Towns
Transition Towns Reach Japan
Transition Towns Reach New Zealand
Transition Town Plants Up Nut Trees for Food Security
Interview with Rob Hopkins, founder of the movement
Transition City Bristol
The Transition Handbook
Transition Towns Reach Australia
The Virtual Orchard Project
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