Podcast Conversations

In a recent post I suggested getting together locally in Whangārei to talk for an hour about a selected podcast. There are a few people interested so lets start in at 10.00 a.m. Saturday 18 May at the Library on Rust Avenue. I suggest this time because it is after the Growers Market has finished … Continue reading Podcast Conversations

Aotearoa Future (Energy) Sovereign Wealth Fund (AFE-SWF)

First Published at NIC by Martin Knoche In this blog I will share lessons learnt from Scandinavia in terms of looking after all of their people, including their indigenous Sami people. Let’s travel to Norway in the Far North of Europe. Norway stretches 1,750km from the South to the Northern border with Russia near Kjerkenes. … Continue reading Aotearoa Future (Energy) Sovereign Wealth Fund (AFE-SWF)

Regenerating Food Systems

This is the first of a series of posts on the food system. Shifting from the current industrial food system to a regenerative food system will provide multiple benefits. In this post I attempt to provide an overview of the massive value proposition of regenerative food systems and set the scene for future posts. What … Continue reading Regenerating Food Systems

Advance notice – Taiao Hackathon

Te Piha Niha of NGEN Room is leading a taiao (environment) hackathon with the support of the Northland Regional Council and Climate Action Tai Tokerau. The hackathon will bring together people with diverse skills and backgrounds to generate solutions to address environmental issues. This might include environmentalists, developers, creatives, hapū, entrepreneurs, business, local government, or perhaps you! So what … Continue reading Advance notice – Taiao Hackathon