Compost bins and worm farms: a review of the options
There are multiple reasons why councils around the country want to keep food waste out of the landfill — to reduce greenhouse gas...
debraAugust 28, 2020
How to use styles in Word documents
Learning how to use styles in your Word documents gives you the power to design the look of your document — and avoid unpleasant...
debraJuly 20, 2020
How to share the ideas in your Activity Management Plan
An Activity Management Plan is a technical document rather than a bookshop bestseller. But that’s no reason not to communicate its contents with...
debraJune 29, 2020
Advice for councils during the Covid-19 crisis
Here is some advice I picked up from a presentation by economist Shamubeel Eaqub and a workshop on collaborating online offered by Business...
debraMay 8, 2020
How to write a council policy
You’ve been asked to develop or review a council policy. If there’s an existing policy in place, you’ve been given some insights into...
debraFebruary 3, 2020
Three books for council bookshelves
Introduction Happy new year! Before launching into new projects in 2020, I’ve been reflecting on some of the books which made the biggest...
debraJanuary 12, 2020
How to meet your deadlines during the Christmas countdown
There’s no such thing as a free dog. There's also no such thing as a free Christmas holiday — the price of entry...
debraNovember 17, 2019
Making it easy for businesses to transition to a low carbon economy
Taking action to reduce and offset emissions is top of mind for councils around New Zealand. However, they can only do so much...
debraSeptember 27, 2019
How to be more productive at work
Everyone knows New Zealand would be better off making furniture (and houses) rather than exporting raw logs. While productivity is a bit of...
debraAugust 1, 2019
What will a climate emergency declaration mean for councils?
Many New Zealand councils have made a climate emergency declaration as they recognise the need to urgently implement solutions to climate change over...
debraJuly 1, 2019
