Public transport is the shared and connective sinew of a city. Good public transport removes barriers, creates connections, makes it easy for folks to get from A to B, helps a city to thrive and is environmentally sensitive.

So, what does the future of public transport look like for Ōtautahi Christchurch?

And, perhaps more importantly, what could it look like?

In our next Christchurch Conversation we explore current plans for Ōtautahi’s public transport network, discuss how to make sure it works for all its users and reimagine its future.

Join us on Monday 4 September, 6-7.30pm, when experts from across Aotearoa present a series of quick-fire talks before opening up the conversation with a panel discussion and questions from the floor.

Free – bookings essential. In-person and virtual options available.

Hear from:

George Weeks, Urban Designer, on the art of the possible and establishing a vision in terms of our public transport future
Natalie O’Connell, Youth Transport Advocate, on the importance of a proper public transport system for young people
Rosee Hodgson (University of Otago), on transport, equality and how the plan will fit in with other modes of transport
Claudia Jardine, poet, who will share some public-transport inspired words with us.

Getting here

Find this building on Google maps.

Visit the Metro website to plan your journey

Check out the mobility parking map.

Getting inside

There are accessible entrances from Gloucester Street and Cathedral Square

There is a ramp to access the Gloucester Street entrance

Building accessibility

The building is step-free

There are accessible, gender-neutral bathrooms available on-site

There are places to sit and rest inside the building

Please contact us if you have any questions about accessibility for this event at hello@teputahi.org.nz.

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‘Driving change: public transport futures’ is the second of the Christchurch Conversations for 2023. This year’s series is exploring the different social, political and design aspects involved in creating a regenerative city.

The series is made possible by the support and enthusiasm of our family of sponsors and supporters. Christchurch Conversations 2023 is funded through the Christchurch City Council’s Sustainability Fund and supported by He Puna ORA Regenerative Action-Lab at AUT.