Tuesday 11 June, 6.00 – 7.30pm Turanga How do we create places where nature and people thrive together? In this free public event, Bill Reed introduces us to the practical concepts of regenerative development and design, to help us all create a deeper, more enduring and mutually beneficial relationship between people and place. Regenerative development […]
Launch of the Christchurch Sharing Map
Sunday 16 June 1 – 3.00 pm WEA Please join us on Sunday 16th June to celebrate the launch of the Christchurch Sharing Map! Christchurch is a wonderful city. There are a plethora of organisations, spaces and places that support our community and our precious environment. Everyday it seems like someone tells me about a […]
What would a climate emergency plan look like?
Across the world, national and local governments are declaring a climate emergency on the back of dire warnings from UN scientists about the need for urgent and far-reaching action that have triggered a wave of protests from school children and given rise to the Extinction Rebellion movement. Within just three months, 42 councils have signed […]
Change is up to all of us…
Government – activists – individuals all have a part to play The recent question of whether a Climate Emergency Declaration is simply symbolic has got me thinking about how change happens, and the degree to which ‘government’ at all levels is dependent on the interplay that both activists and individual voters play in this. Clean […]
Movements on Climate Change
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 […]
