Reflections – what have you learned?8:00 to 10:00 a.m.Omaio maraeSunday 19th May, 2013

Why reflect?

The term "reflection" is derived from the Latin term reflectere -- meaning

"to bend back" Reflection involves observation, asking questions and putting facts, ideas, and experiences together to add new meaning to them all.

Reflection is fundamentally about learning.

Balancing:– Economic development +– Social development +– Environmental sustainability +– Cultural sustainability

A holistic sustainable development framework

• Cheap power for the whanau through an energy company

owned by the hapu +

• Energy security and a new revenue stream for the hapu +

• New and real jobs + and

• Model project management approaches.

Our goals for the project

• You have grasped the cultural context +– Intergenerational– Maori lands– Holistic and integrated solutions

• You understand our energy asset platforms and mix +• Your designs optimize our asset mix +• Your designs integrate international best-practice +• You are able to vigorously defend your concept and proposal.

Our expectations

Gantt Chart2013

Qtr. 2 Qtr. 3 Qtr. 4

2014

Qtr. 1 Qtr. 2 Qtr. 3 Qtr. 4

Odyssey Challenge

Judging

Investor search

Contracting and engagement

Consenting

Construction

Commissioning

Aunties flick the switch

• This is not an academic exercise and is your first

professional assignment

• Design a pilot community-owned energy project that can be

made a reality within an immediate timeframe

• A new area of opportunity and innovation and the start of a

journey of both local and national significance

Your challenge

Marine Solar Wind Wood-waste and crops

Reflective questions

Key reflective questions:• What have you experienced while being on the Marae? How has your thinking

changed?• What opportunities do you see, and what excites you most about the project

going forward?• What are the key actions you and your team now need to take to make your

proposed design a success?Format• Work in small groups

• In two weeks – recapping and reinforcement session

• Co-ordination of information requests through EWB

• Complete and submit projects in August (judging)

• Top three projects present to the Marae in August

• Enjoy and be your best!

What happens next?

Kia ora