Posts by David Clendon

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    Europe recognises deep sea oil risk - by David Clendon



    When we asked the Government last year how they would cope with a catastrophic oil leak from deep sea drilling, they proudly touted 400 Maritime NZ responders (over and over). Post the Rena, it is clear that we don’t have the capacity to respond, and yet they still aren’t worried. The Prime Minister thinks a [...] read more
    October 28, 2011 11:08 am - 13 Comments
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    Cutting Canterbury Uni staff is short-sighted - by David Clendon



    In the aftermath of the Christchurch Earthquake, the University of Canterbury’s plan to cut more than 350 jobs over the next three years is a short-sighted way to cut costs. Documents released today by concerned staff at Canterbury reveal that there is no expectation that the government will allow the institution to carry a shortfall [...] read more
    September 1, 2011 2:21 pm - 3 Comments
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    Batteries and the Basel Convention - by David Clendon



    I asked some questions in the House on Thursday of the Minister for Environment, about how well (or more to the point how badly) we are meeting our obligations under the Basel Convention in regard to lead acid batteries. The Convention came into force in the early ‘90s as a response to the then emerging [...] read more
    August 5, 2011 10:22 am - 7 Comments
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    Submission guide for Auckland Spatial Plan - by David Clendon



    I’ve prepared a submission guide on Auckland Unleashed, the discussion document that Auckland Council released recently to guide their spatial plan. The spatial plan is extremely important because it will guide Auckland’s development for the next 30 years. The Council’s discussion document isn’t perfect – in some areas it’s pretty vague and in others it [...] read more
    May 9, 2011 10:00 am - No Comments
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    Risk management and deep water drilling - by David Clendon



    I had a bit of fun this week in the House, asking questions of the Acting Minister for Energy and Resources about some of the safety issues involved in offshore drilling in the Raukumara Basin off the East Coast. The fun came in watching the Minister try desperately to avoid giving a straight answer, which [...] read more
    April 15, 2011 10:39 am - 21 Comments