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Welcome to Auckland Conversations, where you are invited to join those creating the world’s most liveable cities. From exploring the implications of climate change to discussing the virtues of public art, our series of free Auckland Conversations events have brought influential speakers and world-class ideas to the people of Auckland from leaders and experts in design, planning, heritage, environment and socio-economics. Now you can join the conversation from wherever you are by streaming Au ...
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Our built environment in Aotearoa has to go zero carbon by 2050 – throughout the entire lifecycle, from construction, raw material extraction, the manufacture of products such as steel and concrete used to make our buildings, and the energy used for things like heating and lighting.Not all of the solutions to get our built environment to zero carbo…
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The decisions made around the council table impact us more directly than those made at central government level. So why do so few people vote in the local elections and what can be done to get more people involved in local politics?This September and October, New Zealanders go to the polls to choose the people who will represent them in local gover…
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Global growth is also driving growth in Auckland. People are flocking to Tāmaki Makaurau to live and work and Auckland’s current population is projected to grow by 1 million people within the next 30 years.This unprecedented growth is putting pressure on our communities, housing and transport infrastructure, as well as our environment. The quality …
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Older Aucklanders are an increasing part of the region’s population. How do we work towards making sure that older Aucklanders and those approaching that age group are respected and valued in our community?Auckland will be home to substantially larger numbers and greater proportions of ethnically and culturally diverse older people over the next fe…
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Economic growth can often be accompanied by disparity, economic and social marginalisation. How do we change this and increase the living standards for all Auckland’s citizens? What will this mean and how will our jobs, vocational opportunities and economy change?We would like to start a conversation about the challenges Auckland faces as an intern…
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With Auckland’s population set to swell to 2 million by as early as 2029, growing demands on housing and infrastructure, and climate change exposing our city to impending natural disasters, future-proofing Auckland has become more important than ever before.The way we plan, design, construct and govern our city will determine Auckland’s future viab…
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Facilitated by our MC Te Radar, our panel of experts will kick start the conversation to help identify challenges and find new strategies and solutions to promote sustainable management of Te Mauri o te wai - the life supporting capacity of Auckland’s water.Water quality is becoming an issue for Auckland. From believing that water was plentiful and…
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The challenge of public transit today is not just having good ideas but being able to explain them. It's crucial to integrate the task of planning with the tasks of explanation and of creating leading innovative processes that engage and empower the public. The goal is managing behaviour change in a positive way – changing the way people travel and…
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Auckland’s growth is far from slowing and looking ahead 30 years, our urban area will grow and change. How do we manage this growth? A big part of the future lies within south Auckland.The south is the largest future urban growth area in Auckland with around 5,300 hectares of land identified for urban development.Auckland Council are currently work…
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How climate-ready is Auckland? New Zealand is a truly desirable destination. It’s clean and green, people make money launching home-grown rockets and creating movies, and we see ourselves as fun and fair. But how true is our perception of being green, innovative and fair? Are we really ready for climate change or are we in for a big surprise? Is ou…
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The future of Auckland is in your handsOur harbours and streams are being polluted by overflows from ageing sewerage and stormwater systems that can’t cope with heavy rainfall, while Kauri dieback disease is threatening one of our most iconic tree species.Join the conversation on the future of the city as Auckland Council continues to consult on it…
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The future of Auckland is in your handsJoin Auckland Conversations for two events on 28 February and 22 March when Auckland Council consults on the future of the city in its 10-year Budget and the 30-year Auckland Plan. We need to consider the long term challenges facing Auckland and the outcomes that we want to achieve.The council is proposing a r…
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World renowned road safety strategist Matts-Åke Belin advises the mayor of New York, the UN and the US government on Vision Zero. Vision Zero is an approach to road safety that can be summarised in one sentence: no loss of life on the roads is acceptable. It began in Sweden and has grown into a global movement. Well known Vision Zero cities include…
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Cities the world over that are attractive places to live, struggle with affordability. This is, in part, the reason why strong public policy is required to ensure that the city remains both accessible and affordable for all, as both private and public investments are made.Toronto's Chief Planner, Jennifer Keesmaat, will inspire you with her insight…
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A ‘living wage’ is defined as the wage necessary to provide an employee with a sufficient income to ensure an adequate standard of living and the ability to fully participate in society. It is independently calculated and updated annually, and nearly 80 businesses around New Zealand are now accredited as Living Wage Employers. So how does an organi…
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The French vessel Tara is returning to New Zealand for the first time since the death of Kiwi yachtsman, environmentalist and hero, Sir Peter Blake. Tara was formerly Seamaster, Sir Peter’s yacht and has a special place in the heart of New Zealanders.Join this Auckland Conversation about the vision for ocean leadership and learn about local and glo…
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The reinvention and rejuvenation of New York City (NYC) over the last decade has attracted global attention, including being awarded the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize in 2012. NYC embraced its complexity, density, and diversity, to witness a marked increase in the quality of life in a short span of time. New York and Auckland continue to address si…
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The number of people sleeping rough in Auckland’s city centre has more than doubled from 68 in 2013 to 177 in 2016. And this isn’t a problem confined to the city centre – it’s a significant issue across the Auckland region. New Zealanders pride ourselves on being caring and inclusive people. Having people sleeping rough in Auckland's city parks, un…
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Climate action: how do we overcome the challenges?Climate change science is no longer up for serious debate, and the Paris Agreement has given us a way forward for global climate policy. But now what? How do we get real, lasting wins?The opening Auckland Conversations event for 2017 tackles climate change action: how do we fully realise New Zealand…
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It’s only relatively recently that Auckland has begun to celebrate and treasure the beauty and potential that exists within its urban waterfronts. What we’ve achieved in Wynyard Quarter, with the transformation of industrial land into what’s becoming one of Auckland’s most liveable areas, has opened up the possibilities to Aucklanders. Yet there is…
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Nearly 20 years ago two architects, one in the US and one in the UK, who’d both acquired functional limitations due to polio, developed an idea about people at the center of the design process. Ron Mace and Selwyn Goldsmith were clear. Universal/inclusive design was not baseline accessibility about people with disabilities but rather a transformati…
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Auckland Conversations presents the annual Mayoral Sir John Logan Campbell Lecture as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival.Join Mayor Len Brown to hear internationally acclaimed writer and academic, Kerry Howe discuss the history and future of one of the most iconic areas of Auckland.Both Maori and European settlers exploited the Gulf islands, in…
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In association with 2WALKandCYCLE 2016 Conference, Auckland.How can we create vibrant and healthy cities for everyone, regardless of age or social status? What is the role of streets - the largest public space in any city? How can parks improve the quality of life that attracts and retains people to their communities? Gil answers these questions wh…
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Are we moving on from the Quarter Acre Dream?Is the hope for a quarter acre paradise lost for all but a few Aucklanders?Can we adjust to the new reality of terrace homes, apartments, and town houses? Is this what growth means for the city?With Auckland growing at a rate of 896 people a week how can everyone be guaranteed a home, either to buy or re…
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Innovative development leaders from Los Angeles, Guangzhou and Auckland share their vision of how a city will function and thrive 25 years from now and how it is shaping the decisions they are making today.How are these innovation factors influencing design outcomes:SMART TechnologyInnovation and knowledge – economic and talent attractionEco-city -…
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In association with the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI) Annual Conference.Joe Minicozzi, Principal of Urban3, pioneers in geo-spatial representation of economic productivity. This helps communities make better decisions through the understanding of data and design. Joe's work has prompted a paradigm shift in understanding the economic potency…
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Hear about the inspirational Philharmonie de Paris, an exceptional architectural landmark and example of sustainable building. Equipped with several auditoriums, a media library, a museum and numerous learning spaces, the Philharmonie de Paris is a cultural centre that is truly unique in the world, bringing learning and music awareness to a diverse…
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