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...]
This week’s speaker: Dr Lee Beattie
Lee is a practicing urban designer and urban planner with over 25 years' professional experience. He has qualifications in urban planning, urban design, and environmental science. Lee is currently the Deputy Head of the School of Architecture and … [Read more...]
Last week: Robin Allison on Co-housing
Last week we had an excellent presentation from Robyn Allison on co-housing. Robyn has recently written a book called “Cohousing for life” and she spoke to this book and about her long experiences over the past few decades about how to make a community like this work. Watch the main session … [Read more...]
This week: Carl Davidson
This week we have Carl Davidson back as a speaker. Carl’s firm, Research First, has conducted longitudinal surveys of Christchurch for years. In fact, no firm has surveyed us more. Carl will talk about their latest findings. I have heard this talk and I really enjoyed it. Come along and form your … [Read more...]
Last week – Lianne Dalziel
Last week Mayor Lianne Dalziel covered some of the challenges which have confronted Christchurch over the past 10 years and those which face us right now. This led to active engagement by those attending as ideas were shared around the room. It was decided that the Mayor and Councillors would … [Read more...]
This Week – Lianne Dalziel
This week we have Mayor Lianne Dalziel speaking on the 10th Anniversary of the earthquakes and sharing her vision for the future of Greater Christchurch and Te Wai Pounamu. Come along and share your thoughts and let’s start plotting. … [Read more...]
This week’s speaker: Dr Te Maire Tau
Our Government is intending legislating to change the law regarding how water is delivered to us and how the waterways are controlled. Here is a link to an MFE guideline paper: https://www.mfe.govt.nz/essential-freshwater-new-rules-and-regulations Ngai Tahu, and now joined by Ngati Kahungunu, has … [Read more...]
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