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Category Archives: The Future
Who killed Economic Growth?
http://youtu.be/EQqDS9wGsxQ Addicted to Growth – Post Carbon Institute Clip
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the TEDxEQChCh salon.
This event is entirely casual: a small cover charge, cash bar and food, a selection of carefully curated TED videos, and an opportunity to come back together as a community of open, curious, engaged people. Here are the details:
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St Albans has a representative on the CERA Community Forum
Hi everyone. I have been appointed a member of the CERA Community Forum. I am representing the St Albans Community and was nominated by the St Albans Residents Association (SARA). The intention of the Residents’ Association is to play a … Continue reading
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Patches of orange in a land of green
The landreports released by the government today show most of St Albans to be classified green, with very few patches in orange – meaning those property are still in ‘limbo’. The full press release by the Beehive explains the details … Continue reading
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Disaster recovery documents
Documents related to the recovery and reconstruction of other cities after natural disasters. These documents have been made available to the public. http://www.empowercc.org.nz/
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Tell New Zealand’s government: Christchurch rebuild must lead the world in sustainability
It’s time to send this message to – Christchurch City Council – the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority – the NZ Government: We, the people of Canterbury, the people of New Zealand and our friends internationally, want you todeliver a well-planned, … Continue reading
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FORUM: RE-VISIONING THE GARDEN CITY
Wednesday 25 May, 7:30-9:30pm Canterbury Horticultural Society Hall 57 Riccarton Avenue This is a forum to give the gardening public of Christchurch food for thought as we make new plans for our Garden City. Speakers will have 12 minutes each … Continue reading
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Rebuilding with respect to the natural under-layers of the city
City planners and rebuilders need to better respect the natural under-layers to the city,says Di Lucus. Lucas was an advisor on the city’s waterway restoration and the city became known as a world leader on the topic. But the job … Continue reading
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Changes to the Government’s business migration scheme
New Business migration scheme * Investors with $10m need to spend only 44 days instead of 73 days during the three-year investment period. * Residential property, bank bonds and equities now acceptable investments. * Transfer of funds can be made … Continue reading
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Resilient Futures: Supporting Recovery in Greater Christchurch conference
The conference was held on 18th April. international experts sharing their views. Described by Dr Suzanne Vallance as, Constructive strategies for successfully overcoming the difficulties of the recovery phase around housing, community, the environment, and financial investment under geological uncertainty. … Continue reading
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Transition from Civil Defence to CERA
As the Civil Defence emergency comes to a close, earthquake response and recovery functions will be transitioned out of the EOC and moving forward, many of the key roles and responsibilities will be shared between the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA), the Christchurch City … Continue reading
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Bronwyn Hayward – The Power of Social Agency
Dr Bronwyn Hayward, Senior Lecturer Political Science at University of Canterbury New Zealand speaking to the Resilience 2011 Conference about the 4 September 2010 Darfield earthquake and the devastating 22 February 6.3 aftershock. She discusses young citizens responses to dangerous environmental change and cites … Continue reading
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