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    Identity Theft – Climate change threatens Pacific Cultures - by frog



    An island leader’s eloquent plea for action to save his Pacific homeland from the ravages of climate change convinced audience members of the need for regional leadership on greenhouse gas emissions, and inspired a work of art. Reverend Tafue Lusama of Tuvalu spoke about the immediacy of climate change in two sessions at Auckland’s Samoa [...] read more
    August 12, 2009 4:39 pm - 35 Comments
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    The JAFA Roll - by frog



    This little gem was sent to Russel by Joe Bell of Golden Bay, and is used with his permission. I think the idea has merit and is worthy of some debate here. The intention of a Presidential-style mayor and elite council for Auckland is scary. Imagine instead an alternative model of inclusive ‘bottom up’ governance [...] read more
    May 26, 2009 10:21 am - 4 Comments