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

Leftist Kiwi Writes Environment, Infrastructure, New Zealand Affairs, Resource Management Law, Transport

The three Muldoons of the Government

The front page of The Press yesterday had a photo of what it called The Three Muldoons. Minister of Housing Chris Bishop, Minister of Transport Simeon Brown and Minister of Resources Shane Jones. Very appropriate given that Robert Muldoon was known for showing scant regard for due process and for his "Think Big" philosophy of … Continue reading The three Muldoons of the Government