Summer reading … with a local government twist
I love reading a book in one big gulp during the summer holidays. My favourite this year was ‘Unsheltered’ by Barbara Kingsolver. The...
debraJanuary 5, 2019
Moving to a low carbon economy
Introduction What role will local government have in New Zealand’s progress towards a low carbon economy? In this article I reflect on some...
debraDecember 4, 2018
How to be a smart city
I booked a flight to Wellington and a Masterton motel. Next minute my smart phone was wishing me a great visit to the...
debraJuly 3, 2018
Advice for local government on adapting to climate change
Councils have to respond to the increasing intensity of weather events, organising civil defence responses then fixing damaged infrastructure. At the same time,...
debraMarch 1, 2018
Adapting to climate change: a 10 step process
Our vulnerability to higher sea levels and coastal storm events has never been clearer. It’s timely that guidance for local government on ‘Preparing...
debraFebruary 2, 2018
How to select the best plants for riparian planting
Introduction In this article Rob and Jan Fryer, of FuturEcology, provide practical advice on choosing the best plants for riparian margins and on establishing...
debraSeptember 1, 2017
Weed control in riparian margins
Introduction Politicians are focusing on water quality issues ahead of this year’s election, recognising this is a major concern for New Zealanders. There...
debraAugust 1, 2017
Need help with your asset management plan?
Let’s face it … infrastructure is a topic where some people’s eyes tend to glaze over. And yet these can be really expensive...
debraJune 1, 2017
Infrastructure strategies need to tell a compelling story
Every Easter my mother sends us woolly socks for the South Island winter. In the past we have used them once or twice...
debraMay 1, 2017
How to involve more people in collaborative governance projects
Meetings are not everyone’s cup of tea … especially when you’re not being paid to be there! So what does this mean for...
debraApril 3, 2017
