Global Wind Day - thinking globally acting locally

Global Wind Day is an awareness campaign for the promotion of wind energy worldwide. On 15 June 2009 thousands of public events will be organised simultaneously around the world, including right here in Auckland.

Pacific Wind Energy, a local small wind turbine installation company, is joining forces with Gladstone Primary School in Mt Albert to run a kite-flying competition to demonstrate how easy it is to harness the power of the wind.

“Our aim is to develop and promote this relatively new technology in New Zealand, starting at a grass roots level,” said Jean Markarian, Director of Pacific Wind Energy.

“We selected Gladstone School to partner with for Global Wind Day because of their environmental profile and stimulating learning environment.”

Last June, over 90,000 members of the public joined in with activities taking place across 20 EU countries, from painting competitions for children to energy workshops, organized during the 2008 European Wind Day. 185 wind farms opened their doors for family and information days.

For more information on Global Wind Day visit: www.globalwindday.org

For more information on Pacific Wind Energy visit: www.pacificwindenergy.co.nz