Leftist Kiwi Writes Biosecurity, Economy, Health, New Zealand Affairs, Uncategorised

Yellow Legged Hornet: A Threat to New Zealand’s Ecosystem

The Yellow Legged Hornet has been found in Auckland (123rf). Meet the Yellow Legged Hornet (hereafter v. velutina). This most unwelcome insect has been discovered in Auckland. Nobody is quite sure how long it has been here, but the multiple reports of confirmed sightings suggest it is unfortunately somewhat established. For beekeepers, horticulture, viticulture and … Continue reading Yellow Legged Hornet: A Threat to New Zealand’s Ecosystem

Leftist Kiwi Writes A.C.T., Employment, N.Z. National Party, Political Parties, Politics

The struggle of young New Zealanders to get work

In yet another announcement likely to negatively impact on young people and families with young people, the Government is announcing a further crackdown from November next year on eligibility for help. The attack by Mrs Upston and Mr Luxon is also strikingly ignorant of current incomes for a lot of people when balanced against the … Continue reading The struggle of young New Zealanders to get work

Leftist Kiwi Writes Construction, Economy, New Zealand Affairs

Government ignores lessons of Christchurch in weakening seismic compliance

Repertory Theatre 05 September 2010, a day after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake (R. Glennie) When New Zealand went to bed on 03 September 2010, probably no one had given the slightest thought to a seismic odyssey beginning in Canterbury in the small hours of the following morning. Fewer still imagined the horror it would unleash … Continue reading Government ignores lessons of Christchurch in weakening seismic compliance

Leftist Kiwi Writes Air quality, Economy, Environment, Fresh water, New Zealand Affairs, Resource Management Law, Tourism, Waste

The case for protecting New Zealand’s environment

Twizel landfill - an example of waste infrastructure in rural N.Z. (R. Glennie) You have probably seen the adverts promoting 100% Pure New Zealand. Nice glossy adverts with somewhere like Milford Sound on a clear day with Mitre Peak reflecting nicely in the water. They look great and are certainly effective at drawing people in. … Continue reading The case for protecting New Zealand’s environment