Civic Engagement Brings Relief and Purpose
The Student Volunteer Army at UC continues to offer long-term engagement through local and wider community service. This work provides a focus to rebuild and enable better communities. The strategic planning, resourcing and practical labour is a platform to shape principles and rooted in humility and ethical engagement. The ongoing work through SVA provides resilience to those who benefit, and a greater sense of purpose for those involved in service. It is encouraging to see our alumni Jaime Uy De Baron, Haden Watson and Flynn Turfrey-Rowe leading and contributing to this service on a consistent basis. TVNZ recently captured their recent project in Kaikoura bringing relief to a situation torn apart by tragedy.
“If I put myself in his shoes I would just hate to be alone in that situation” (Flynn).
These sentiments describe an understanding that purposeful action creates dignity and hope for those receiving and those giving.
The Exchange
The Christchurch Club is hosting a new business-focused speaker series called The Exchange.
We want to send you to the first event featuring Caroline Harvie-Teare, Chief Executive of Venues Ōtautahi.
With our new neighbour, One New Zealand Stadium, set to open in twelve months, Caroline will provide an update on the project and the opportunities it will bring to Christchurch.
Chat with Jo Morrow if you are interested in this event.
Date | Thursday 06 March 2025
Time | 5.30pm
includes canapes
A proud Cantabrian, Caroline has held executive leadership roles across various industries, including Christchurch International Airport, the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, Vbase, and PGG Wrightson, before becoming Chief Executive of Venues Ōtautahi in May 2020.
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