12 November 2009 – 2:24 pm
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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.
Agenda of course for the day.
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.
21 October 2009 – 9:14 am
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When: Friday 6 November, 12.30-2pm
Where: Large Gallery, Turnbull House, 11 Bowen St, Wellington
Admission: By koha
Can we switch our transport system from burning fossil fuels to using electricity? If so, how quickly will it happen, and how much difference will it make to New Zealand’s oil dependence and to greenhouse gas emissions from transport?
The Sustainable Energy Forum (SEF) is holding a seminar in Wellington on Friday 6 November to talk about these issues. Speakers will discuss developments in electric vehicle technology, the opportunities and difficulties in marketing electric vehicles, infrastructure implications of electric transport, and the effect that widespread use of electric transport is likely to have on New Zealand’s electricity system. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.
If you’re interested in transport, vehicle technology, oil depletion, or climate change, you’ll find something of interest in this SEF Seminar.
21 October 2009 – 8:00 am
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Podcast: Making the Right Turn – Susan Krumdieck (Quicktime movie, 96 MB)
Podcast: Making the Right Turn – Dwayne Fletcher (Quicktime movie, 69 MB)
Making the Right Turn, How policy, planning, investment, and behaviour will adapt with oil production and the climate
Dr Susan Krumdieck Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury. Director of Advanced Energy and Material Systems Lab (www.aemslab.org.nz) pioneering R&D in transitional technologies and systems for power, fuels and transport and Dwayne Fletcher, Senior Policy Advisor (Strategic Development),Hutt City Council spoke on October the 21st 2009 abouth this important issue and video podcast are now availalble.
15 October 2009 – 1:57 pm
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NZTA Seminar
The application of Health Impact Assessments in transport planning and funding.
Rob Quigley and MartinWard will present the results of their recent research.
Date: Wednesday 21 October
Time: 12.30 -1.30pm
Venue: PSIS House, 20 Balance Street, Wellington
RSVP by Tuesday 20 October to rachel.evans@nzta.govt.nz
And a reminder that our seminar is on that evening.
Making the Right Turn, How policy, planning, investment, and behaviour will adapt with oil production and the climate
Dr Susan Krumdieck Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury. Director of Advanced Energy and Material Systems Lab (www.aemslab.org.nz) pioneering R&D in transitional technologies and systems for power, fuels and transport.and Dwayne Fletcher, Senior Policy Advisor (Strategic Development),Hutt City Council
5.30-7pm, Wednesday 21 October,
Old Govt House, Lecture Theatre 1,
Pipitea Campus
29 September 2009 – 1:17 pm
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VUW Climate Change Research Institute and Wellington City Council
The Next Steps for Living with Climate Change
12 October 2009
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
The Icon Room, National Museum Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington
This meeting provides four summaries of some of the latest developments in climate change science relevant to New Zealand and covers why this area is becoming increasingly serious. The following discussion, led by Chris Cameron from the Wellington City Council, will discuss the linkages between studies of the physical, environmental and socio-economic effects of climate change and the management of appropriate responses in local government and central government.
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The New Zealand Centre for Sustainable Cities
Making the Right Turn
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
5.30-7pm
Lecture Theatre 1 Old Government Buildings, Victoria University of
Wellington, Pipitea Campus, Stout Street, Wellington
Dr Susan Krumdieck – Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury. Director of Advanced Energy and Material Systems Lab (www.aemslab.org.nz) pioneering R&D in transitional technologies and systems for power, fuels and transport.
Paki Maaka, Urban Design Manager, HUTT CITY COUNCIL
How policy, planning, investment, and behaviour will adapt with oil production and the climate
21 September 2009 – 1:41 pm
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on the Minstry of Transport’s Road Safety Strategy for the next ten years.
18 September 2009 – 2:48 pm
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From the Statistics NZ website
Commuting Patterns in New Zealand: 1996–2006
Speakers: Martin Ralphs and Rosemary Goodyear, Senior Research Statisticians, Statistics New Zealand
When: Thursday 24 September 2009, 2:30pm–3:30pm
Where: Spectrum Theatre, BP House, Cnr Customhouse Quay and Johnston St, Wellington
Seminar: Commuting patterns in New Zealand have come under increasing scrutiny because of growing public and government interest in sustainability. This interest arose because of legislative changes, such as the Local Government Act 2002, which required local councils to consider sustainability in their 10-year development plans. Larger city councils have promoted more sustainable commuting options such as public transport, walking, and cycling. Better information about commuting is important to help inform government and society. Read More »
11 September 2009 – 10:04 am
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IBM last week published their second report measuring CPI in the US. It’s a quick but interesting 12 page read, reporting the results of a survey of 4,000 US commuters.
2 September 2009 – 10:58 am
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Friday 11 September 2009
Chris Harris presented a lunchtime seminar entitled:
*** Shelter from the Storm***
Unsheltered bus stops have been identified as a health risk to elderly non-drivers, and certain other user groups, in European and British winters. The same problem may well exist in New Zealand. And in summer conditions here, it is equally important to provide shade to commuters. Read More »
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This seminar was held here at the University on Tuesday 18th August 2009 by Susan Friel and Sue Bidrose.
Where people live affects their health and chances of leading flourishing lives. Urban settlements are now the dominant mode of living. Addressing the urban environment, therefore, poses a major opportunity through which to have major positive impact on national and global health equity. Read More »
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The Ministry of Economic Development today released the latest edition of the New Zealand Energy Greenhouse Gas Emissions report. It presents statistics on direct greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector and industrial processes, with annual data from 1990 to the end of 2008. Read More »
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Presenter: Professor Stephen Sheppard, Williams College, USA
Abstract
How can public policies address the tension between demands for private space, public open space, and the desire for cities that require the least amount of energy use for travel between home and workspace? What are the primary factors that determine the levels of urban land use? Can public policies be effective in governing these forces to alter the structure of our cities? How do social changes and forces such as growing economic opportunity for women, unauthorised or informal housing, or civil conflict and terrorism affect the structure and size of our cities? Read More »
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On 7th March 2009, Pathways to Resilient Communities will offer an opportunity for Wellington regional community leaders and local authorities to actively engage in assessing the resilience of our local communities in relation to the range of increasingly likely external shocks. Read More »
24 February 2009 – 12:57 pm
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NZ Centre for Sustainable Cities held a workshop on the 19th February as a part of the University of Otago Summer Schools Programme. This was a highly successful day themed around transport and urban form. Read More »
22 January 2009 – 1:51 pm
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We are just beginning to grapple with sustainability and urban design issues: the need for radical emission reductions, the growing impacts of climate change; trade-offs between affordable housing and transport costs; and the possibilities for distributed energy systems and electric cars. Read More »
