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From Poo to Power - Zero impact dairy farming
Oct 20, 2017
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Intro by: Ian Wallace
BACKGROUND:Mr. William Mook serves as Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and Director of the Company. He has over 18 years of experience in the manufacturing industry as an original equipment manufacturer and also as a technology investor. He has over 20 years of experience as President and CEO of various companies including MokEnergy, Sugico Mok and Rapi-Serv Cash Systems. He founded Zeecol Limited, a New Zealand company, in 2011, where he spent three years developing Zeecol’s technology and two years structuring the company. He holds patents in a wide range of fields. In addition to his management and motivational skills he is an accomplished speaker and team builder. Mr. Mook is currently a remote teaching associate in the Physics and Energy department at Stanford University. Mr. Mook has been working under Dr. Robert Laughlin at Stanford, who, in 1998, received a Nobel Prize for the discovery of the Fractional Quantum Hall Effect. William Mook resides in Christchurch, New Zealand since 2010. In 2010, William retired and moved to Christchurch. In 2011, he recognised that NZ dairy farmers are undercapitalised compared to European, Canadian and Asian producers. None of the producers of this technology were dealing with New Zealand. “Do they have cows in NZ?” the anaerobic digester manufacturer asked. From an international perspective, the New Zealand grass-fed dairy system compared to the barn systems is considered somewhat third world, but obviously the cleanliness and genetics are on par. He saw that the opportunity for the technology is ripe here and some of the early adopters are people who have exposure to countries where this technology is being used (Wisconsin, Ohio, Kentucky, Canada, Germany, Austria, Holland, Demnark, UK, Israel. China is getting $11 milk solid, and NZ is the #1 exporter of milk globally. The Office of Science and Technology at the Whitehouse has asked William to provide them with technical advice on a wide range of issues. William has also advised the Pentagon and US Senate on finance and energy issues. William is a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He invented the computer cash register, concentrated photovoltaics as well as a digital signal processor. His ability to influence policy convinced the Reagan, Bush and Clinton administrations of the commercial viability of GPS which transforms the way we navigate.
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24x7 Youthwork
Oct 27, 2017
Contact details: lgardiner@swbc.org.nz, 021 755 737 Introduced by: Nigel Burson Profile: Luke Gardiner started as a youth worker in 2001 at Hillmorton High as a part of South West Baptist Church (formerly Spreydon Baptist). He completed eight years before going to university and then training as a secondary teacher. Luke has now come full circle as he became the Canterbury Regional Coordinator in January, 2015. YMCA greatly value his historical knowledge and on-the-ground understanding of what it means to be a 24-7YW youth worker. |
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Stepping Stone Trust
Nov 10, 2017
Contact details: Intro by: Brad Profile: Tim, a registered Social Worker, joined Stepping Stone Trust as CEO in April 2017. He has over 30 years clinical and managerial experience within the CDHB Specialist Mental Health Service in the Child and Adolescent and Adult Specialty areas. Tim has experience from other social enterprise and not for profit sector roles. Tim is committed to improving the quality of life of tangata whaiora (people seeking wellness)
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Habitat for Humanity - Taveuni Island Project
Nov 24, 2017
A little about me - My name is Ainie Kwok and I am the immediate past president of Rotary Club of St Johns. I have been a member of the club since 2013 and is member of the District 9920 Youth Committee. I am in Christchurch every fortnight as my business is in Sydenham and also my 2 children are studying at University of Canterbury.
A little about my talk - Cyclone Winston ravaged the poor little island of Taveuni. The Rotary Club of Taveuni is assisting the people in rebuilding and refurbishing the damaged schools and teachers' living quarters. Together with 4 other members from Rotary Club of St Johns, I was at the island for 5 days with painting and finishing up the 9th living quarters built by the Rotary Club of Taveuni.
One of the big project organised by the Rotary Club of Taveuni is the "Taveuni Eye Project" (https://www.slideshare.net/
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Nov 25, 2017 - Nov 26, 2017
Information for the War on Wasps and Wild Rides Weekend When: November 25 & 26 Where: Craigieburn Hutt, Craigieburn Forest between Porter’s and Arthur’s Pass Who can come: We want you, and your partner, and your family (assuming they can come out and help), and your friends. The more the merrier. What’s it about: This is a chance to help, a chance to enjoy the outdoors (that we are helping make Great again), and a chance to have some fun with your fellow Rotarians.
War on Wasps We are putting out the bait holders along the mountain bike track. This is planned for Saturday, but may be moved to Sunday if the weather is rough. Because we are working on the mountain bike track, the going should be easier than having to cut through the bush. We will be able to bike in (obviously) to sections of the track, or the four-wheel drivers can drop us off at access points, or you can walk. The actual time on the track is unclear. But it will not be an all-day effort (unless some hearty souls elect to take on some extras).
Wild Rides Some people are going four-wheel driving Some people are going mountain biking Some want to do both. Some want to do other things, like walk around the rocks at Castle Hill, or walk through the tunnel, etc.
What we want to know
For the free time would you prefer:
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Maia Health Foundation
Dec 01, 2017
Contacts: michael.flatman@maiahealth.org.nz, 021 421 531 Introduced by: Marshall Wright Profile: Michael has 20 years’ experience in a variety of marketing related roles. Throughout the 2010/11 earthquakes he was the Marketing Services Manager at the Christchurch City Council, leading the team that developed the award winning “Share an Idea” community engagement programme. Michael is a born and bred Cantabrian and the father of three young children. As Chief Executive of the MÄia Health Foundation, he is excited to be working in the health system and helping take it from good to great for future generations |
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Brave Heart Christchurch
Dec 15, 2017
Contact details: Andrew Murray 174 Bealey Ave, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand m: +64 29 333 6960 e: andrew@rochford
A little bit about the the speaker: Andrew was the Managing Director of Academy New Zealand, a private tertiary institution based out of Christchurch, for 25 years. He now a professional director and continues to have interests in education. His current community focus is on developing youth well-being. A little bit about the talk: We seek no commercial gain from this venture - our time is given on a pro-bono basis. By taking advantage of our skills and experience we simply hope to give something back to the city which gave us so many opportunities. We plan to capture the stories on film, and tell them in a very personal and authentic way. In some respects this a very unChristchurch-like approach, as public displays of our passion and enthusiasm are usually reserved for the sidelines of sporting fields. We also believe its time we celebrated with just as much enthusiasm the unsung heroes - the people whose success is measured by the way they improve the lives of others. The earthquakes (and the challenges of the recovery) have definitely changed us all, and in many cases made us stronger both personally, and as a community. We see a new culture and a new Christchurch emerging and we believe that by telling the inspiring stories we will discover the values which bind us together, and ultimately what now defines Christchurch as a city. He tangata, he tangata, he tangata - it is the people, it is the people, it is the people. We look forward to sharing the stories with you. Visit : https://www.braveheartchch.org/home
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Building Communities by Building Buildings
Jan 19, 2018
Contacts: 021 1125 087 Camia@ohu.nz Bio I am a Social Intrepreneur; my work brings together projects that bridge the entrepreneurial world and local government. I am passionate about building 21st Century cities. Since moving to Christchurch I have been involved in several community minded initiatives including Ohu (Office for Holistic Urbanism), XCHC (Exchange Christchurch), Te PÅ«tahi: Christchurch Centre for Architecture and City Making, the Gap Filler Pallet Pavilion, and Studio Christchurch. Before moving to New Zealand, I practiced as an Architect in Europe with Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) in Holland and Herzog & de Meuron in Switzerland. While there I worked on a number of large scale civic projects and urban master plans. Today I serve as a trustee on several boards, I am the Director of both Ohu Development and XCHC, and I work for Development Christchurch, the Christchurch City Council’s urban development agency. A superbly trained American architect could live anywhere in the world. She chose Christchurch. WILL HARVIE explains why.
Camia Young remembers the day she decided to make Christchurch her home. It was August 30, 2011, her 37th birthday and she was out for dinner with new friends. She'd been in Christchurch for only a couple of weeks, here to see the place six months after the February quake. It was "unbelievably depressing, the [damaged] buildings and the red zone. I was overwhelmed," says the American-born architect. She'd recently resigned from one of the top global architecture firms, where she worked on some of the highest-profile commissions on the planet and was looking for somewhere to start again. |
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Regenerate Christchurch
Feb 02, 2018
Contact: anna.johnstone@regeneratechristchurch.nz General Manager, Partnerships and Engagement Chris is an engagement specialist who has played a significant role in post-earthquake crisis response, recovery and transformation facilitation with communities around greater Christchurch. One of only two New Zealand based accredited trainers and a hands on practitioner of International Association of Public Participation. Chris also contributes to Christchurch via his extensive involvement in the health, education, local government, social service and philanthropic sectors. Chris will play a key part in ensuring that Regenerate Christchurch engages communities in a meaningful and respectful manner to ensure they are able to participate and be involved in decision making processes that affect them. The organisation currently has an interim team of 15 and through recruitment will employ a core team of 25 staff for the next five years.
Chris Mene Solutions - See http://www.menes.co.nz/ Phone: 021 610 931| Email: chris@menes.co.nz As a facilitator, director, coach, trainer and advisor I listen and learn, communicate and collaborate, and bring clarity and direction to the clients I partner with. I work with schools, churches, businesses, government agencies, NGO’s and philanthropic organisations, providing a range of services such as brokering, facilitation and transformation processes. |
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How to write a best seller
Feb 09, 2018
Contact Details: chch.dawsons@gmail.com 027 697 0926
The Book - Slave Power Slave Power Written by Raewyn Dawson and published by Mary Egan Publishing on 10 July 2017, RRP $25.00 The first in a new series by local author Raewyn Dawson. With shades of The Hunger Games and Clan of the Cave Bear, Slave Power introduces a stunning new voice in publishing for Young Adults. Will the Peace Way succeed? East of the Black Sea, c.300 BC: Fifteen-year- old Melo is one of the most gifted Riders in the Wild Horse Tribe, destined to become a leader in her female warrior clan. Her old rival Mithrida, however, has cunning plans of her own. But when city slave traders cut a violent path through the Plains, all the Amazon Tribes are under threat. Far, far away on the Holy Island, Sofia, a young priestess-in- training, wonders why these strangers have landed on their isolated shore. Can she find the answers from the Black Rock? When the worlds of traders, slaves and arriors collide, new alliances come from unexpected sources and new powers are harnessed. But is it enough for the Peace Way to succeed? For media queries, review and giveaway copies, extracts and interviews, please contact publicist Karen McKenzie, 027 693 9044, karen@lighthousepr.co.nz, www.lighthousepr.co.nz Praise: 'Fast paced and elegantly written. A pleasure to read a young adult novel with strong female protagonists that can be safely put into the hands of younger teens. This debut novel breaks new ground exploring themes of cooperation and peaceful resolution of conflict.' Johnann Williams, School Librarian
‘Slave Power is a novel that gripped from the opening page with its pacey plot and dynamic characters. While technically a novel for young adults, this book will be enjoyed by an older audience as well. I am so pleased this is the first in a planned series as I can’t wait to devour the next instalment!’ Karen McMillan, author of The Paris of the East.
About the author: Raewyn Dawson is a recognised poet, award-winning public speaker, previous Classical Studies teacher and pianist. Born in Wellington, she is one of seven children brought up in harsh conditions on a pig farm in Dunedin. She has lived and worked in the Pacific, and now lives in Christchurch with her husband.
Raewyn belongs to Toastmasters International in NZ, and has the Distinguished Toastmaster Award, as well as representing NZ in the semi-finals in San Diego. She was the founding Academic Principal of Victoria English College, and has taught in high schools in Christchurch and Auckland. When teaching Classical Studies, Raewyn’s hero was Alexander the Great, hence this book series’ time scale. ‘I intend to keep writing this series because I believe young women of all ages need stories of hope and peace achieved through hardship and strong communities,’ says Raewyn.
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Pain in NZ
Feb 23, 2018
Dr Bronwyn Lennox ThompsonClinical Senior Lecturer PhD (Cant) Msc Hons(Cant), DipOccTh(CIT) Email: bronwyn.thompson@otago.ac.nz Bronwyn Thompson has worked in the field of pain management for most of her clinical career. Her roles have included:
Bronwyn has recently completed a PhD developing a theory of living well with chronic pain. She also holds a MSc (1st class hons) in Psychology from Canterbury University, and a Diploma in Occupational Therapy from CIT. She teaches postgraduate papers in pain and pain management, with a particular focus on psychosocial factors, coping and resilience. Professional Interests
PublicationsDarlow, B., Brown, M., Lennox Thompson, B., Hudson, B., Abbott, J., McKinlay, E., & Grainger, R. (2017). Walking a fine line (carefully): An exploration of beliefs about knee pain in people with osteoarthritis. Internal Medicine Journal, 47(Suppl. 2), (pp. 11). doi: 10.1111/imj.13426 Darlow, B., Hudson, B., McKinlay, E., Brown, M., Thompson, B., Abbott, H., & Grainger, R. (2017). Walking a fine line (carefully): An exploration of beliefs about knee pain in people with osteoarthritis. Proceedings of the Primary Health Care and General Practice Research Weekend. Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/wellington/departments/primaryhealthcaregeneralpractice/research/ Lagerman, P., & Lennox Thompson, B. (2017, March). Should occupational therapists and physiotherapists deliver graded exposure in pain management? Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Nelson, New Zealand. Lennox Thompson, B. (2016). Making sense: Regaining self-coherence. In S. van Rysewyk (Ed.), Meanings of pain. (pp. 309-324). Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-49022-9_19 Lennox Thompson, B. (2016). Pain theory and models for treatment. In D. L. Thompson & M. Brooks (Eds.), Integrative pain management: Massage, movement, and mindfulness based approaches. Pencaitland, UK: Handspring.
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Building community through the reinvention of publicly owned land
Mar 23, 2018
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