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Street Groups

This is a topic related to Transition. You might have noticed that Neighbourhood Support Groups are having a problem. Funding was cut a few years ago, although the people on the ground tell me they…Continue

Tags: street, Neighbour, Support, Neighbourhood, Groups

Started Sep 22, 2010

4YG - Changing the Opportunity Map in Four Years.

Hello EveryoneFour Years.Go. is a very bold initiative, allied to 10:10:10 but with much broader objectives. Social, Economic, Environmental Justice: a complete rethink of how our system works and…Continue

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Started Aug 9, 2010

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Edible Education 101: A Course on Modern Food Production

Edible Education 101: A Complete Course on Modern Food ProductionBerkeley journalism professor and best-selling author Michael Pollan yields the spotlight to other experts: About 18 hours of video lectures from Berkeley University, where the lecturers are a wonderful collection of interesting people with knowledge about the importance of food.…See More

Dec 30, 2011

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Food Growing.

Questions, answers, discussions on how to grow your own food. What grows where, what does not, when to plant..... We welcome people just getting started and season pro's to get us all growing!

Dec 30, 2011

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John Veitch added a discussion to the group Canterbury Transition Forum

A much more connected Christchurch

From my Open Future Blog:Talking about a future "vision" for Christchurch:http://www.reimaginechristchurch.org.nz/forums/105253-reimagine-christchurchWe can build a community that is much more connected. People need to join more groups, to network more effectively, to learn from each other. In open forums we need to be able to name issues of concern and find allies and seek better ways of doing things in…See More

Apr 19, 2011

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Rebecca May replied to John Veitch's discussion Earthquake Crisis - Top down works well - Bottom up fails? in the group Canterbury Transition Forum

"here's a chance to be a part of a positive change for our city: sign this petition: http://www.change.org/petitions/tell-new-zealands-government-christchurch-rebuild-must-lead-the-world-in-sustainability-2#?opt_new=t&opt_fb=t"

Apr 7, 2011

John Veitch added a discussion to the group Christchurch Post-quake

Community Need for Reflection amd Discussion

Often we don't quite know what we are feeling until someone else expresses it clearly for us. That's why we need many and diverse discussions about the earthquake. For that purpose I've put a lot of work into creating twenty-five community based email forums across Christchurch. You can join you local forum here:http://www.streetgroups.co.nz/christchurchforums.html I've also been trying to think deeply about what Christchurch…See More

Apr 5, 2011

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Christchurch Post-quake

How can transition thinking can contribute to rebuilding plans in Christchurch? By posting ideas, big and small, by supporting and organising action and by letting others know about information and community response forums as we hear about them.

Apr 5, 2011

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John Veitch commented on Christoph Hensch's group Canterbury Transition Forum

"Thanks Rex for the links to the discussion on the Intersect Forum which I was not aware of. There is in fact quite a bit happening, but still involving far too few people, so the more active groups there are the better. It will take a…"

Apr 5, 2011

John Veitch replied to John Veitch's discussion Earthquake Crisis - Top down works well - Bottom up fails? in the group Canterbury Transition Forum

"I wrote on this issue five days after the February 22 earthquake. I was up and running but I couldn't find anyone else active online. I can now see the excellent work done in New, Brighton, Addington, Avonside, and St Albans in particular.…"

Apr 5, 2011

Rebecca May replied to John Veitch's discussion Earthquake Crisis - Top down works well - Bottom up fails? in the group Canterbury Transition Forum

"John, I am the volunteers co-ordinator for New Brighton Project. Like many people in my street, neighbourhood, and community, I was without electricity for two weeks. I was also without water for just over two weeks and I still don't have…"

Mar 16, 2011

John Veitch replied to John Veitch's discussion Proposed list of 17 Neighbours Forums for your feedback: in the group Canterbury Transition Forum

"There are now nineteen Forums. http://www.streetgroups.co.nz/christchurchforums.html The forums are open to new members now. The first FIFTY people to join each forum will be the Foundation Members. Forums will not be recognised as…"

Mar 2, 2011

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Feb 28, 2011

Will Allen replied to John Veitch's discussion Earthquake Crisis - Top down works well - Bottom up fails? in the group Canterbury Transition Forum

"In the end communication is about linking people. and linking with people face-to-face is the most direct and meaningful form of that. So I also agree that street groups - with bbqs and standing round chatting over the fence and helping each other -…"

Feb 28, 2011

Chrys Horn replied to John Veitch's discussion Earthquake Crisis - Top down works well - Bottom up fails? in the group Canterbury Transition Forum

"Hi John I suspect that online particularly doesn't work at times of crisis because with no power and no internet one cannot log on and it is not the first thing that people think of doing. At the same time I think that people at grass…"

Feb 28, 2011

Nate Cull replied to John Veitch's discussion Earthquake Crisis - Top down works well - Bottom up fails? in the group Canterbury Transition Forum

"Hi John. As the person behind Addington.org.nz, I would agree that maintaining an online Web presence during the immediate crisis week wasn't doable (though I was using a Blackberry and found Facebook invaluable to send 'yes I'm still…"

Feb 28, 2011

John Veitch left a comment for Kate Hewson

"Hello Kate I'm told you are back from your travels. Can you connect to me on LinkedIn? Or ring me 03 3528372 I want to talk about ATD in New Zealand. Regards John"

Jan 14, 2011

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Gaia University NZ

A regional organising group in NZ creating a transition university; actively working for a sustainable future, cultivating learning communities, supporting people to implement transition initiatives.

Jan 9, 2011

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I found out about Transition Towns...: When I was browsing the net

In the context of Transition Towns my interests / passions are:: New Zealanders are NOT well connected to each other online. One of my passions has been to change that. This is the TIME of our own ENLIGHTENMENT, but each of us needs to make that happen for ourselves. You create a "hothouse" for learning and innovation and personal growth by connecting to other people.

What are you happy to share about yourself:: Do a Google search: "John Stephen Veitch"
I'm strongly involved with the Four Years.Go. campaign and also working on creating local street groups. See the Open Future web site.

Where do you live (City or Town):: Papanui, Christchurch

Skype Address (optional, but very helpful for collaboration) Install Skype from http://skype.com/download: johnsveitch

Website1:: http://www.openfuture.co.nz/

Website 2:: http://www.openfuture.co.nz/kiwiscrum/

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At 21:34 on November 18, 2010, John Adams said…: HI John - I'm trying to put together the next newsletter for SOC - we are having a range of contributions linked to earthquake / recovery / resilience etc. Would you like to do a peice on your street groups idea - the way that connected communities are more resilient and that SG is one modern way to improve community connectedness. I'm looking for no more than a page as I'll need to include it with various other contributions. If you are keen - send me something to jrjandm@callsouth.net.nz within the next few days. Many thanks

At 12:42 on November 16, 2010, Margaret Jefferies said…: Hi John,

Just letting you know I don't do facebook and various networks such as this much so you probably won't hear from me much!
:)
M

At 22:21 on November 15, 2010, John Adams said…: Hi John, thanks. I have been looking at your "street groups" and 4YG info this evening. Hopefully we'll catch up tomorrow. Have you tried ctnews.org.nz? It's the site that christoph & I have been working on to help with local connectivity. Your thoughts would be welcomed.

Cheers