- “We don’t have much money so we’re going to have to think” Lord Rutherford
Rod Oram sums up productive discussion. Let’s not miss the window of opportunity folks. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Environmental Defence Society’
Reforming Paradise II
Friday, June 18th, 2010Reforming Paradise
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Speakers at the 2010 Environmental Defence Society (EDS) conference in Auckland this week included TIA Advocacy Manager Geoff Ensor. The theme of the conference was reform in paradise. It included robust sessions exploring adoption of ‘100% Pure’ as a marketing tagline for all sectors of the country and the implications of rural, coastal and urban reform. Geoff talked about decision-making at a local level, the role of central government in those decisions and some thoughts about a clear vision for the future. “New Zealand is the brand and our unique environment is integral to the strength enjoyed by the brand. It’s critical that central and local government regard protection and enhancement of the environment as core business, to do otherwise is to risk our international reputation and the quality of life for future generations,” he said. (more…)
Enviornmental Reform & the Green Economy
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
“Should the 100% Pure New Zealand brand be extended from just Tourism to promote the whole country?”. That’s the question being debated by a panel chaired by Rod Oram at the Environmental Defence Society’s June 2 conference in Auckland. Sustainable business post 2020: Mike Barry, Head of Sustainable Business, Marks & Spencer, London (pre-recorded video). Leaders’ Panel, Hon Shane Jones, Labour Spokesperson for the Environment, Ben McNeil, Senior Research Fellow, Climate Change Centre, University of New South Wales, Christopher Mulcare, Investment Manager Clean Technology, Investment New Zealand, Professor Juliet Roper, Associate Dean of Sustainability, University of Waikato (more…)