The Influencers: Jan Evans-Freeman
Sustainability goals. My exciting new role is to deliver the university’s environmental sustainability goals from its Strategic Vision 2020-2030. These include being carbon net neutral by 2030 and significantly raising awareness of sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across all aspects of university life. Operating in a more sustainable way is a […]
The Influencers: John Bridgman
Shining bright. Between Te Pae Christchurch and Cathedral Square you may have noticed a large, striking-looking black tower. Adorned with rainbow discs and shiny, copper-coloured strips, it stands out against the Convention Centre’s braided river facade. The tower is the central feature of a new public space we’re delivering – Conduit Square. It will be […]
The Influencers: Peter Townsend
The adjustment bureau. We are now well into the “call to arms” to get as many of our community vaccinated against Covid-19 as is possible. The push for vaccinations has highlighted some challenging issues that are inherent in our community. They include obvious inequities within and across our communities. It is very clear that we […]
What about Blockchain?
The New Zealand Government is currently reviewing the potential for a sovereign digital currency, as are many other countries around the world. Among those in the spotlight is Blockchain, a mature technology that, while fresh to New Zealand, is growing fast. Globally job listings for crypto and blockchain have been skyrocketing, growing 118 percent year-on-year […]
What is your next chapter? Mike Pero Real Estate Northcote
The motivations as to why people buy or sell property range from a change in employment location or growth in family size, to downsizing or working on an investment portfolio. “In our profession of selling homes, we meet many people who are on a journey of big change in their living situation,” says Sahab Hussain, […]
Using green tech for climate change
Reducing carbon emissions to net zero is urgent, and so is adjusting to the hazards of a warming world. Among the companies actively supporting change is FintechNZ which recently called for more commitment to green tech to help climate change and move toward a sustainable financial services sector. FintechNZ acting executive director Jason Roberts says […]
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