The past year has seen a renaissance for Sustainable Ōtautahi Christchurch as new chairperson Colleen Phillip breathed new life into the organisation. There have been exciting initiatives in several arenas ranging from youth engagement to climate action. Earlier in June SŌC co-hosted the Speaking for the Planet speech and art competition for school pupils and […]
Speaking 4 the Planet
Our young people’s voices are incredibly important and young people around the world are stepping up to challenge the adults to address Climate Change and environmental issues. To ensure our city’s young people are also heard Sustainable Ōtautahi-Christchurch are very excited to announce that we are hosting a brand-new event for Christchurch. ‘Speaking 4the Planet’ […]
New SŌC Executive Members
Sustainable Ōtautahi Christchurch is delighted to have two new members of its executive – Anthea Madill and Michael Reynolds. They will add valuable expertise and enthusiasm and help us increase the depth and scope of our initiatives for 2019. They have written brief descriptions of their work: Anthea Madill Remix Plastic, aims is to use […]
Colleen Philip – new chairperson of SOC
After some time in recess, Colleen Philip is the new chair of Sustainable Otautahi Christchurch as it looks to find core and critical pathways to a strongly sustainable future for Christchurch/Otautahi and our environs in partnership with other individuals, groups and agencies attempting to do the same. Colleen writes: After years spent trying to defend […]
