How exciting it has been to see Environment Canterbury and the Christchurch City Council join the hundreds of places around the world to declare a Climate Emergency. Every decision they make is now to be reviewed in the light of its impact on Climate Change. Christchurch City Council on Climate ChangeHave you had your say […]
Speaking 4 the Planet – June 7
The Speaking 4 the Planet event creates the space for Intermediate and High school students to show case their passion for our planet, and their talents in public speaking, spoken word and visual art. Sustainable Ōtautahi are leading this with the local branch of NZ Assoc for Environmental Education. We have an amazing number of […]
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 […]
Extinction Rebellion reaches Ōtautahi Christchurch
A guest post from Torfrida Wainwright of the Christchurch branches of 350.org and Extinction Rebellion (XR). The tactics XR uses may not be agreed with by everyone in the climate change movement, but there is no denying that action is urgently needed. 2019 – Time to Rebel! Have you heard of Extinction Rebellion? Maybe not […]
What’s up DOC? Biodiversity and Whitebait
For those who like to keep up with the latest news and articles from the NZ Department of Conservation the What’s up DOC? website is a space where this all comes together nicely. Review of Biodiversity Strategy Importantly, there is an article about the consultation DOC wishes to have with all New Zealanders, about a review of the Biodiversity […]
SUSTAINING OUR RIVERS – Weed-busting in Arthur’s Pass
SOC members were recently part of the team that worked for a week to weed out Lupins in Arthurs Pass. They may look pretty, but Russell lupins are seriously impacting our braided river birds such as the endangered wrybill and black fronted tern by taking over their open shingle breeding space and allowing predators hidden […]
Water Commons: Christchurch could be the first Blue Community in AOTEAROA
A “blue community” is one that adopts a water commons framework by taking the three actions outlined below. What’s the chance of Christchurch becoming the first Blue Community in Aotearoa? A water commons framework treats water as a common good that is shared by everyone and the responsibility of all. Because water is central to […]
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 […]
Submissions on Zero Carbon Bill consultation publicly released
During the consultation on the Government’s proposed Zero Carbon Bill, MfE received 15,009 submissions. The submissions and the summary can be viewed on the Ministry for the Environment website. The submissions received are being taken into account as policy advice is developed for Ministers about how New Zealand should respond to climate change. Other inputs […]
