News In Brief

Earthrace NZ tour

Earthrace – the world record breaking powerboat for circumnavigation of the globe will be touring NZ for the next four months.

The boat runs on 100 per cent biodiesel and promotes the use of renewable fuels and other environmental issues around the globe.

The tour will visit 60 towns to connect with the public on environmental issues – mostly in the form of talks at local schools by the skipper Pete Bethune.

The project also promotes other positive messages inline with it’s motto ‘kia kaha kia mana’ (be strong, stand up for what you believe in) to encourage kids to perservere with their ambitions.

For more information please visit www.earthrace.net

B.Y.O. bugs to the park

Hunt through the garden, search the old shed and rummage under the house for unusual creepy crawlies and undetermined plants to bring along to Science in the Park at Scion in Rotorua on Saturday, 21st March.

Science in the Park is a free open day for members of the public to learn more about modern science and about how Scion’s 300 scientists spend their day.

Visitors will have from between 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. to experience the interactive displays and activities including measuring the density and moisture content of wood, making your own biofoam and uncovering the energy outputs of various fuel types.