Peace Train
July 3, 2024
A symbol of unity and hope
Christchurch Peace Train has become an important symbol of unity and hope following the March 15th terror attacks against Christchurch Muslims. In this video we go behind the scenes to look at the work of community-based groups like the Sakinah Trust and Mahia Te Aroha who are working to support victim’s families and to promote greater unity and understanding. Peace Train is one of four videos that can be viewed at https://communityofstrangers.org.nz/
There are important lessons here for those watching New Zealand's own homegrown platforms which are taxpayer supported through NZ on Air. Whether freeview or payview, what are we actually seeing and why? what are we actually paying for and why? Are we simply paying millions to subsidise commercially fragile kiwi media platforms or are we paying to ensure a future for kiwi made factual content? These questions are particularly relevant as the government considers new funding models for both film and television.
The property was purchased by Habitus Group for the development of six new sustainable homes. But before they could start any new builds on the site they had to deal with the old and what job! Check out the Habitus link below.
https://habitusgroup.co.nz/showcase/