International (and Kiwi) thinking is moving towards a broader definition of community resilience that focuses more on building the capacity of communities to survive, adapt and thrive in the face of shocks and chronic stresses.
In the coming financial year Taituarā will be focusing on building community resilience and having the conversation with the community. As a starting point, Taituarā has engaged Dr Roger Blakeley to prepare a paper that frames the key concepts.
- 05 Apr 2016
- 10:30 - 12:00
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- Online, Webinar, New Zealand
About this event
International (and Kiwi) thinking is moving towards a broader definition of community resilience that focuses more on building the capacity of communities to survive, adapt and thrive in the face of shocks and chronic stresses.
In the coming financial year Taituarā will be focusing on building community resilience and having the conversation with the community. As a starting point, Taituarā has engaged Dr Roger Blakeley to prepare a paper that frames the key concepts
This webinar will:
- provide a working definition of community resilience and distinguish community resilience, preparedness and recovery
- discuss the role of local authorities in helping build community resilience.
This webinar is for anyone in planning, management, policy or service delivery whose role helps build the communities capacity to adapt to survive, adapt and thrive in the face of shocks and chronic stresses. Those who are planning to attend the upcoming MCDEM workshops on the new National Disaster Resilience Strategy are likely to find this useful preparation.
A recording will be made available.
Price
$250.00 (+GST) per council
To register please click here.
Presenters
Dr Roger Blakeley
Consultant Read ProfileDr Roger Blakeley
ConsultantDr Roger Blakeley is a self-employed consultant. He is a former Secretary for the Environment, Secretary for Internal Affairs, Local Government and Civil Defence, and Chief Executive of Porirua City Council.
In his most recent role, he was Chief Planning Officer, Auckland Council. His principal tasks included the development of the Auckland Plan, Economic Development Strategy, City Centre Master Plan, and proposed Auckland Unitary Plan, which established the platform for growth and sustainable development of Auckland for the next 30 years.