Susanne Becken, Associate Professor, Lincoln University
Hosted by Victoria University of Wellington, Tourism Management Group
Wednesday 28 July at 12.15 – 13.15- followed by coffee
Board Room, Level 12, Rutherford House
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Friday 23 July, 12.30pm-1.30pm
NIWA
41 Market Place
The Viaduct Harbour, Auckland
Professor Alistair Woodward is Head of the School of Population Health at the University of Auckland. He is interested in opportunities to re-shape urban transport systems to reduce pollution, increase energy efficiency and improve health. The bicycle appears to have much in its favour, so with colleagues, he is carrying out research into the health risks and benefits of cycling, trends in cycling and reasons for the large changes that have occurred, the trip to work, and public attitudes towards the urban cyclist.
June 30th is the deadline for Walking Awards submissions.
We need nominations and all the supporting information in by end of Wednesday June 30th.
We want to know about and publicly acknowledge…
The New Zealand Best Practice Walking Facility
Top Commitment to Walking by a New Zealand Organisation
Best New Zealand Walking Promotion
Best New Zealand Small Walking Project
so check out the webpage and send in your nomination today.
The Golden Foot Walking Awards will be announced at the National Walking conference in early August, and are generously supported by
Greater Wellington Regional Council our Gold sponsor, and our Silver sponsors:
ViaStrada
Auckland City Council
Dunedin City Council
Christchurch City Counci
Friday, 23 July, 12:30-1:30pm
NIWA,
41 Market Place,
The Viaduct Harbour, Auckland
Professor Alistair Woodward is Head of the School of Population Health at the University of Auckland. He is interested in opportunities to re-shape urban transport systems to reduce pollution, increase energy efficiency and improve health. The bicycle appears to have much in its favour, so with colleagues, he is carrying out research into the health risks and benefits of cycling, trends in cycling and reasons for the large changes that have occurred, the trip to work, and public attitudes towards the urban cyclist
Flyer
Podcast: Prof Alistair Woodward – Put me back on my bike (Quicktime movie, 93 MB)
Podcast: Prof Alistair Woodward – Put me back on my bike: questions (Quicktime movie, 47 MB)
A video podcast of the NZC4SC seminar held on the 27/05/10 is now available. Read More
Wednesday 26 May, 1pm-2pm
Small Lecture Theatre
23A Mein St
Newtown
Professor Alistair Woodward is Head of the School of Population Health at the University of Auckland. He is interested in opportunities to re-shape urban transport systems to reduce pollution, increase energy efficiency and improve health. The bicycle appears to have much in its favour, so with colleagues, he is carrying out research into the health risks and benefits of cycling, trends in cycling and reasons for the large changes that have occurred, the trip to work, and public attitudes towards the urban cyclist.
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 at 3 pm Pacific Time (US) [6 pm Eastern Time (US)] and
Thursday, April 29th, 2010 at 10-11 am New Zealand Time (NZ)
Friday 16th April, 12.15-1.30pm.
Nordmeyer Lecture Theatre, Level D
University of Otago, 23a Mien Street,Wellington
Professor Bob Lloyd is from Australia, he came to New Zealand in 2002 after having worked for the Australian Coo-operative Research Centre for Renewable Energy (ACRE), based at Murdoch University in Perth. Read More
On the 16th February 2010, the Centrefor Sustainable Cities held the Summer School day. This was a well received day with contributions from the following presenters: Read More
Nick Preval, Ralph Chapman & Philippa Howden-Chapman
‘Sizing up the City’ covers a range of issues. This chapter reports on a survey which found that most people (54%) think that urban limits are necessary so that cities develop more sustainably (15% disagree). By 2 to 1, New Zealanders thought councils (rather than market forces) should have the key role in defining the limits of the city. Read More
On Tuesday Evening 16th February 2010 we launched “Sizing up the City; Urban Form and Transport”. The book collects and expands on papers presented at the February 2009 Summer School. It includes the latest research and thinking on sustainable transport and our built environment as well as experiences from councils trying to create more sustainable cities.
“Sizing up the City” book order form
5% More Cyclists Save $200m
just one of the messages in the book was spelt out by local cyclists at the launch linking the book to the BikeWise Challenge “On your Bike” month of February.
from left to right: Andy Foster (WCC), Celia Wade-Brown (WCC),Jude Ball (Frocks on Bikes), Annette King (MP, Labour), Kevin Hague (MP, Greens)
Photo Kevin Hague at book Launch.
Photo Cyclists group
Link to Cycling Advocates Network CAN
Many New Zealanders want more and better inner-city housing, even if those with kids generally want a bigger house, further out. And Kiwis don’t want urban expansion to continue unchecked. There is strong support for councils limiting urban development, promoting the quality of urban centres, and providing better conditions for the walker and the cyclist.
These are some of the findings in a book on sustainable urban form and transport to be released on Tuesday February 16th.
‘Sizing Up the City: Urban form and transport in New Zealand’ is published by the New Zealand Centre for Sustainable Cities in Wellington.
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Here’s the programme you’ve all been waiting for:
Agenda for day
Tuesday 16 February, 23 A mein St Newtown, Wellington.
There will be a host of speakers, a variety of perspectives and still plenty of time for discussion.
Link to register
Health in context: Place, food and physical activity 11 Feb
Introduces present research projects in these related areas and draws on a mix of methodologies and frameworks.
Growth misconduct? (Can we do better on urban intensification? ) 16 Feb
Speakers and interactive sessions will explore the environmental and social challenges of urban intensification.
Housing quality assessment for health and sustainability 17 Feb
Provides an understanding of the core concepts of housing quality (health, safety, and sustainability) and practical methods for measuring these attributes.
See attached flyer for more details and enrolment instructions.
