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‘We need to see NEWS 7 Wednesday <strong>November</strong> <strong>22</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> News ADVERTORIAL ADVERTORIAL Help pick a path for Canterbury’s future ourselves in our stories’ • From page 1 “There is very little in a New Zealand setting that’s dystopian, that’s post-climate change in speculative fiction,” said Dixon. She hopes young New Zealanders will connect more with a climate change story set in a place they can relate to. “We need these New Zealand stories for New Zealanders. We need to see ourselves in our stories.” Born in Wales, Dixon moved to New Zealand with her then husband in 2002 to find a quieter life. Her son Reuben, 19, was born in Dunedin, where they initially lived in a waterfront property. “We were a little bit reluctant to move to Christchurch till we drove over the hill and found Governors <strong>Bay</strong>.” The family made the move in 2005. Her daughter Sasha, 16, was born there. “I love the environment here. I love Governors <strong>Bay</strong>. I love being able to watch the sun rise out of the sea and over the hills.” The 49-year-old author said spending time walking and biking in the local environment helped inspire the setting. “It’s much easier for me to write authentically about Lyttelton than other places in the world,” she said. The novel follows themes of science versus faith and trust in authority as the young characters work to understand the truth behind their society. Dixon said her story reflects the pressure put on young people to be the drivers of climate action. “I think young people feel that weight of responsibility. I wanted to write a book that could perhaps provide a bit of hope that there are possibilities to make change.” Despite always being law abiding and cautious, the protagonist in Dixon’s story starts to question what she can do to make change in her world devastated by climate change. “I would like there to be a message that everybody can be empowered to make changes and that we don’t have to accept the world as it is, particularly if we work together,” Dixon said. She travelled to Auckland to receive the Storylines award on <strong>November</strong> 4. “It feels really good. You know, obviously it’s huge recognition. As a writer it can quite often be quite a lonely career. It was really motivating to finish the trilogy and get the next two books out there.” Readers can find out what happens next in the second instalment of The Edge of Light trilogy, expected to be released next year. SETTING: In Dixon’s futuristic novel, a young apprentice scientist lives on Banks Island, formerly the Port Hills, after Christchurch is submerged. PHOTO: GETTY Earlier this year, you told Environment Canterbury what’s most important to you for our natural environment. Now we’re asking you to rank your priorities for three themes: water and coast, land use and biodiversity, and climate action. This feedback will help us develop new climate action plans and set the direction for regional and district plans through the Regional Policy Statement (RPS). We work across Waitaha/Canterbury to support initiatives that balance the management of water quality and quantity while enabling a largely agricultural economy and the communities it supports to thrive. Our soils produce the food and natural products we consume and export, but our unique biodiversity has seen significant losses due to Let’s pick a path modification of habitat, development and the introduction of invasive pests. We also face a range of climaterelated risks, and careful thought needs to go into where we focus climate actions in coming years, and how climate hazards and risk should be managed. We need your feedback on how we look after our rivers, lakes and coastal areas, and ensure our land remains productive while allowing safe and healthy spaces for a range of activities and improving outcomes for our precious flora and fauna. And, by working together on climate action, we can help protect and adapt where we live and make the most of the opportunities climate change brings. Help us pick a path at ecan.govt.nz/ourfuture Water & coast Climate action Land use & biodiversity We’ve heard what’s important to you, and now we’re asking you to think about your priorities for the outcomes and actions we set for our future. Help us pick the right path at Closes 3 December <strong>2023</strong>.