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Powering our Future - Kim Hill Hot Topic 2025

Lincoln Envirotown Coordinator from Lincoln Envirotown

Join us for another thought-provoking "Hot Topic" discussion with Kim Hill!

This year's topic: "Powering Our Future - Our Social and Environmental Responsibility" Kim Hill will lead a panel of experts to delve into the issues. Once the panel has deliberated their views, the audience will be invited to question panel members.


The evening is always a well-attended stimulating and enjoyable occasion; all are welcome.

Panellists:
Wim de Koning | Co-Director of Lincoln University’s Centre of Excellence in Transformative Agribusiness
Claudia Schneider | Environmental Psychologist, University of Canterbury
Pip Newland | Sustainability and Risk, Orion Ltd.
Nathan Surendran | Energy Consultant, Schema Consulting Ltd.

Event Details:
Thursday 27th March
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the event starts at 7:30 p.m.
The discussion will be held in the Stewart Building at Lincoln University.
$5 koha on the door.
Refreshments and nibbles are provided with beverages available from a cash bar.
Booking is not required.



Lincoln Envirotown Sponsors:
Ngā mihi maioha, a big thank you to our wonderful sponsors!
We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University, Orion, New Zealand Geothermal Association, Resycl Ltd., Meridian, University of Canterbury, Air New Zealand, Plant & Food Research, AgResearch, Schema and Without Waste.

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