Last week we had a hummer of a session... Firstly, Tony Moore spoke about the CCC programme to address Global Warming. It was interesting to have Eric Pawson challenge the room to consider whether or not we as a City are being brave enough and embracing the Climate Commission’s goals. That led to … [Read more...]
This Week Rod Carr
This week Rod Carr will join us to talk about the work of the Climate Change Commission Dr Rod Carr thought he had retired. He quit full time work at the end of 2018, let his beard grow until he resembled a 19th century Russian novelist, ran a marathon in North Korea and planned to sit on a … [Read more...]
Last Week Farid Ahmed
Last week was very different from our normal presentation. Farid is an amazing man who is completely driven by his faith journey. Others who share his faith journey have not all agreed with his forgiveness of those who have done him wrong, like the man who mercilessly murdered Farid’s wife and 50 … [Read more...]
Last Week: Andrew Turner
Last week we had, what I thought, was an excellent presentation by Deputy Mayor Andrew Turner. Andrew was completely on top of his task as Chair of the Finance Committee at the Council. It was good seeing three Councillors, Pauline Cotter, Phil Mauger and Jake McClellen supporting Andrew. Here’s … [Read more...]
This week’s speaker: Farid Ahmed
This week we are honoured to have Farid Ahmed who has become internationally recognised for his promotion of peace after the dreadful Mosque massacre two years ago. This photo is when he received an international Peace Award in Abu Dhabi. Here’s what was written about him in the International … [Read more...]
Last week – Cynthia Roberts on Rod Donald Trust
Last week Cynthia Roberts gave an excellent presentation on the Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust. This Trust has exceeded the hopes of those who established it and is supporting major environmental initiatives on Banks Peninsula. Reminder to support the $3million towards this trust in the CCC long … [Read more...]
This week’s speaker Andrew Turner
This week we have the Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Christchurch City Council Finance Committee, Andrew Turner. Andrew will speak about the Long-Term Plan which is out for submissions right now. Bring along your questions. Mine would start with why has an agency which has not performed, … [Read more...]
Last week’s speakers – Urban Planning
Last week the two speakers complemented each other really well. Lee Beatie is an urban designer and Ian Munro is a planner. They had a well thought out presentation which they intended to work through. The audience had other opinions however, and part way into their talk the first question emerged … [Read more...]
This Week – Rod Donald Trust
Moves are afoot to buy these iconic maunga overlooking Whakaraupo - find out how you can be part of this land becoming a conservation park on our doorstep - Te Ahu Patiki. This week’s speaker is Cynthia Roberts, a Trustee of the Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust. The Trust was established by … [Read more...]
Last week Carl Davidson
We had another great presentation by Carl Davidson last week. I really do like listening to a researcher who makes their numbers come alive. No firm has researched Christchurch more than Carl’s. Over the next few months, we will follow up the trends which Carl covered and address what has to be done … [Read more...]
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