All the speeches given at the inaugural Ōtautahi-Christchurch Speaking 4 the Planet contest in June 2019 are now available for viewing on the Sustainable Ōtautahi Christchurch YouTube channel. They are arranged in four playlists, one for each of the 4 speaking competition categories: Prepared Speech, Years 7 – 9 Prepared Speech, Years 10 – 13 […]
Climate Smart Transport
With 53% of Christchurch greenhouse gas emissions coming from transport this is a priority area to work on. As well as consulting on the Climate Smart Strategy, CCC are consulting on the Transport Plan. Axel Wilke is a transport planner and led the transport workshop at the recent Restoring a Kind Climate gathering. In summing […]
Waste and Circular Economy
SŌC Executive member Anthea Madill recently had the opportunity to facilitate working group on behalf of Sustainable Ōtautahi Christchurch around the topics of waste and circular economy. There were contributions from a wide range of areas including Council, community funding, public engagement, arts and conservation among other things. One of SŌC’s aims for the workshop […]
“Restoring a Kind Climate” meeting details
Climate emergency action planning for Ōtautahi-Christchurch Thursday, June 27th, 5.30-9pm. Venue – Christchurch City Council, 53 Hereford St Christchurch City Council are reviewing the Climate Smart Strategy for the city. Goals are of little use without plans to reach those goals. Do you have ideas of steps we could take with our Council to achieve […]
SŌC Chairperson’s Annual Report
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 […]
CCC consulting on water services
Public feedback opened last week on a 100-year strategy for the future of the Christchurch district’s water services and resources. The Draft Integrated Water Strategy sets guidelines and goals for the Council’s management of its “three waters” services – drinking water, wastewater and stormwater – as well as surface water, groundwater and flood management. Public […]
Speaking 4 the Planet – Results
The speech and art competition was held on Friday 7 June and the results are here. Many thanks to the sponsors (below), judges (Celina Templeman, Sara Templeton, Cody Harrington, Helen Townsend, Nikki Wallace-Bell and Henry Sunderland), MCs (Megan and Oliver) and organisers (Jocelyn Papprill and Michelle Whitaker).
Speaking 4 the Planet
7 June 9.30-5.30 at Turanga Speaking 4 the Planet is nearly here and we have some of the top students across Christchurch participating. Facebook event here This new competition creates the space for Intermediate and High school students to showcase their passion for our planet, and their talents in public speaking and visual art. Over […]
SŌC Annual General Meeting
Thursday June 20th 6.30pm WEA If you wish to join SŌC in time for the AGM please deposit the $15 membership fee in Kiwibank account 38-9003-0782571-00 or send a cheque to PO Box 1796 Christchurch 8140. Put your name and contact details in with the cheque or email the treasurer Dave Evans dave.evansii@gmail.com. Preceding 7pm […]
“Restoring a Kind Climate”
Climate emergency action planning for Ōtautahi-Christchurch Thursday, June 27th, 5-9pm. Venue tbc. Christchurch City Council are reviewing the Climate Smart Strategy for the city. Goals are of little use without plans to reach those goals. Do you have ideas of steps we could take as a community with our Council to achieve the emissions reduction […]
