Archive for June 27th, 2005

Windy times ahead

Monday, June 27th, 2005

James Glennie of the Wind Energy Association puts the case for wind very well in the Herald this morning. He argues:
I don’t think anyone reputable in New Zealand has ever claimed wind energy to be more than a very good energy source to have alongside others.
The critics seem to acknowledge its benefits but say […]

Must do more

Monday, June 27th, 2005

Peter Adams, the head of NZAID - the semi-autonomous government agency that delivers New Zealand’s overseas development assistance to the world - spoke at the weekend of the importance of doing more to combat global poverty. He said:
We need to see our relationships in the Pacific and Near Asia not through a donor/recipient lens, but […]

Cornering the mainstream

Monday, June 27th, 2005

Short of any new policies to examine, the media have been scratching around for things to write about the National Party conference at the weekend. John Armstrong’s pick of the crumbs was to analyse National’s coining of the phrase “mainstream New Zealand”. Writes Armstrong:
On the evidence at its weekend conference, National’s campaign will be an […]