It was wonderful to see students marching on the Council during the week. They marched on the Council demanding action. Our young people, who will be the ratepayers in the future as we dribble into our slop trays, are demanding action. Now. I was delighted to hear how stirred up my 13-year-old … [Read more...]

Last week it was inspiring to listen to three young people who are leaders in the school strike campaign. It was sobering for me to realise that the inspiring and eloquent young woman who was one of the speakers was 53 years younger than me…  Here’s the video of the speakers at last week’s … [Read more...]

On 27th September young people from the Strike4Climate movement are inviting their elders to join them at 1pm in Cathedral Square. The movement was inspired by Greta Thunberg, and has spread around the world, and marches and protests are planned all around New Zealand on the 27th September. This … [Read more...]

Whether you walk out from work on strike, take a long lunch or come from home, let us all plan to join the young people and make our voice heard. Catch a bus or ride your bike, of course! 1-3pm 27 September Cathedral Square Facebook Event here … [Read more...]