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Powering Our Future – Kim Hill Hot Topic

Name: Powering Our Future – Kim Hill Hot Topic
Start: 2025-03-27T18:30:00+13:00
End: 2025-03-27T21:00:00+13:00
Location: Lincoln University

March 27 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

$5 KOHA cash at the door

Event description

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

Dr. Wim de Koning is a passionate creator of sustainable added value in the Agri-Food Industry space. Having extensive global experience in sales & marketing, he understands from first-hand experience what is required to be part of a global sustainable value chain.

In 2018, Dr. de Koning decided to relocate to Canterbury, New Zealand, from The Netherlands. With his role at Lincoln University as Adjunct Professorial Fellow, Co-director Centre of Excellence in Transformative Agribusiness (https://www.transformativeagribusiness.co.nz), he saw opportunities and was able to put his expertise into use.

Dr. de Koning’s vision is that New Zealand must embrace a circular model, and he has been instrumental in developing the Lincoln University Energy Farm.

Claudia Schneider

Environmental Psychologist, University of Canterbury

Dr Claudia Schneider is a Lecturer in Environmental Psychology at the University of Canterbury and lead of the University of Canterbury Environmental Psychology Research Group. Her research explores factors that shape and motivate prosocial behaviour in the context of large-scale global social issues, such as climate change mitigation.

Dr Claudia Schneider is a Lecturer in Environmental Psychology at the University of Canterbury and lead of the University of Canterbury Environmental Psychology Research Group. Prior to moving to New Zealand (at the end of 2023) she was based at the Winton Centre for Risk and Evidence Communication at the University of Cambridge in the UK, and the Centre for Research on Environmental Decisions at Columbia University in the US. Her research explores factors that shape and motivate prosocial behaviour in the context of large-scale global social issues, such as climate change mitigation. A particular focus is on the role of positive emotions and trustworthy evidence communication. During her time in the UK Claudia has been involved at the science-policy interface working with various non-academic stakeholders, including the UK Cabinet Office. She has also engaged in field work in collaboration with local NGOs in Nigeria, India, and Burkina Faso, in addition to lab-based and online survey research in Europe, Asia, America, and Oceania.

Pip Newland

Sustainability and Risk, Orion Ltd.

Pip is Head of Risk, Insights and Sustainability at Orion New Zealand, the lines company for Central Canterbury. The team provide support to help Orion Group explore and plan for an uncertain future.

Nathan Surendran

Energy Consultant, Schema Consulting Ltd.

Nathan Surendran is passionate about educating others on energy literacy and advocates for evidence-based policies that support a transition to a more sustainable and resilient future.

Nathan Surendran is a Recovering Professional Engineer with expertise in the built environment, energy systems and sustainability. He has a background in mechanical building services engineering and has a diverse career history, across a range of sectors, including building physics modeling, mechanical building services (HVAC) design engineering (Chartered Professional Engineer 2009-2016), energy auditing, and renewable energy systems design. Nathan is passionate about educating others on energy literacy and advocates for evidence-based policies that support a transition to a more sustainable and resilient future. He designed and built a 140m2, off-grid, low energy house in Clifton NZ, with 8.4kWp PV system with a 20kWh NiFe battery bank, AES septic system, Structural Insulating Panel System construction, and a 2m3 Thermal Store for hot water preheat and space heating.

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.

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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Our Sponsors
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, Creative Communities Scheme, Lincoln Community Trust, Lincoln Community Committee.