Will New Zealand’s economy last at current energy consumption levels? Is it possible to have economic growth without high energy utilisation? Are preserving the environment and economic growth mutually exclusive events? Can New Zealand become greener without it hitting consumers in the pocket?
These are very important questions as petrol prices soar and the price electricity is set to rise this winter.
Join respected broadcaster Kim Hill and her guests as they debate the big issues in energy. Guests include:
- Former Finance Minister and businesswoman, Ruth Richardson
- Bio-entrepreneur, Graeme Coles
- University of Canterbury Senior Lecturer in Economics, Eric Crampton
- Lincoln University Professor of Trade and Environmental Economics, Caroline Saunders
- Chevron New Zealand Policy, Government and Public Affairs Manager, Sharon Buckland
- Landcare Research Sustainability and Society Principal Scientist, Bob Frame
Where: Stewart 2 Lecture Theatre, Lincoln University.
When: Thursday 24 March.
Time: Doors open From 7pm, event starts at 7.30pm.
Refreshments & nibbles provided, entry by gold coin koha.