First things first – at Currie, we see the possible. We are working towards a better tomorrow – a kinder, fairer and safer future for all. A future that connects people with land, food, the world around them and, ultimately, with one another.
Aotearoa New Zealand is blessed with rivers. A cultural lifeforce. Precious water – a tupuna, or ancestor – that has nourished the people on its banks for centuries. But also forms arteries for the economy – hydro-power, tourism, farming – and arteries for nature. Such a tricky balance. So very…
At Currie we use behavioural science to help inform our communications activities and solve problems. This month, as part of our #CurrieForNature focus, we would like to showcase projects from around Australia and New Zealand that use behavioural science to support nature conservation. Here are a few to start: Cane…
Often, I get sad when I take out our rubbish or recycling. At the apartment block where I live, we have communal recycling bins, an e-waste bin and a charity clothing bin. Yet people in our block usually ignore the signs and chuck rubbish into whichever bin is easiest. However,…
COVID-19. Wow. Where do you start? Let’s start with nature. Is our destruction of nature responsible for COVID-19? COVID-19 highlights the link between environmental change and human health outcomes. It reveals that exploiting nature e.g. wildlife trafficking can actually be the cause of a pandemic. A healthy society requires a…
