On the 18 April our Prime Minister stated the reason for high oil prices was “because we’re probably not too far short of peak (global) production, if we’re not already there”. On the 2 May she added that she had little doubt that “the long-term trend will be for the price to go higher”.
Do you agree with Helen Clark? What will happen if fuel prices keep increasing steeply? Would it affect the price of other types of fuel? Will some equally efficient substitute emerge once the price is right? Or is this simply profiteering by oil companies? What is happening to global demand for fuel? How much oil or gas is likely offshore New Zealand? If there is going to be a shortage, how will it affect us? Is there anything we should do for ourselves, our families and our communities to improve security and reduce our exposure?
An ad hoc group of locals has arranged a series of 3 information forums so you can hear experts on these questions and ask your own. The programme is: -
Tuesday 11 July 7.0pm, Hampden Hall
Global energy supply and demand - Professor Rick Sibson (Geologist, Otago University)
Oliver engaged: a view of our planet - Anton Oliver (All Black)
Tuesday 1 August 7.00pm, Hampden Hall
Movie on Peak Oil
New energy options and solutions? - Assoc Professor Bob Lloyd (Physicist, Otago University)
Tuesday 29 August 7.00pm, Hampden Hall
Planning a reliable energy future for communities – Dr Susan Krumdieck, Senior Lecturer (Mechanical Engineer, Canterbury University)
Facilitated community workshop - deciding if anything should be done
For effective participation in the final “workshop” meeting, attendance to the series is restricted to adults (+15years) and it is important to attend at least the first two forums. Therefore, tickets for them are on sale as a pair for a total of $10 and we seek your commitment to attend both. Light supper to be offered.
Don’t miss this opportunity! With such high calibre speakers and Anton, we expect 100 tickets to go quickly. A maximum number of locals will enable thorough discussion about any implications for our community. However, tickets unsold by later in June will be made available more widely.
Tickets available at the Hampden Hilltop Store and at the Herbert Garage or directly from an organising committee member from 1 June 2006.
We warmly invite you to these important (and probably entertaining!) forums:
Rob Campbell 4394333 Geof King 4395628
Ian Carter 4394440 John Munro 4395559
Margaret Johnston 4394625 Dugald MacTavish 4394824
John Laing 4395337 Annette Selwood 4394160
Martin Finnie 4394818
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