Poutu dam on the Tongariro Power scheme. Numerous rivers have been diverted for this scheme (R. Glennie) In this two part series, I look at what I consider to be an environmental emergency facing this country. It comes as the existing Government all but declares open war on one of New Zealand's biggest assets. The … Continue reading The environmental emergency facing New Zealand: Part 1
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
A defence of the Resource Management Act
The Resource Management Act works. Politicians just don't want to know.
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