We invite high profile speakers to Hawke’s Bay to challenge and ignite local people on the global perspectives and challenges for our region. The speaker series is usually a breakfast event in Napier or Hastings.
Previous presentations are also available.
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Maintaining farm productivity and profits in an uncertain climate - 24 May 2011
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and Hastings District Council are supporting the Hawke's Bay presentation of a seminar for anyone interested in agriculture, climate and New Zealand’s future.
Climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger with Professor Caroline Saunders from Lincoln University (well-known for her work on the carbon footprinting of agricultural exports) and business commentator Rod Oram are presenting two local sessions on Tuesday 24 May 2011.
- NAPIER 10.30 am – 12.30 pm, Ballroom, War Memorial Centre, Marine Parade
- HASTINGS 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm, Hastings District Council Chambers, 207 Lyndon St East
No registration is needed for these sessions.
The seminars will look at:
- the nature of climate change
- the impact on New Zealanders’ health, properties, infrastructure, environment and rural industries
- the latest information on climate change science
- how it affects rural industries in regional New Zealand
This regional speaking tour also complements the visit to NZ of Dr James Hansen – the influential climate scientist behind the number ‘350’. The seminar will also be presented in 10 other regions.
Land Rivers Us - Future Scenarios 14 April 2011
On Thursday 14 April the breakfast,presented three scenarios that take place 40 years in the future, taken from the recently released report Hawke’s Bay 2050 - LAND, RIVER, US. We welcomed three local high school students to present the stories as a basis for further discussion.
The full report can be read on www.hb2050.co.nz
Registration is essential for any upcoming event by emailing hbfutures@hbrc.govt.nz. Please feel free to invite others who might appreciate the speaker.
Cost for breakfast - While we are happy to bring top speakers to Hawke’s Bay, we have a modest charge for the breakfast of $15 pp and pre-payment is preferred. Please contact 06 833 8075 or email hbfutures@hbrc.govt.nz to register and you will be provided with a reference number to use when making the internet payment or a form to return with a cheque. Or you can drop in to Hawke's Bay Regional Council in Dalton St (note we have no credit card facilities).
We like to invite local young people who are leaders in their community to the speaker series. Would you or your organisation like to help these young people attend by sponsoring the cost of the breakfast for one or two of them, or their whole group? Please email us at hbfutures@hbrc.govt.nz if you would like to support future regional leaders in this way.