NZ fisheries depend on healthy oceans – better protection needed
The attitude of the fishing industry and the National Government to our oceans, and the life within it, still amazes me. Like many New Zealanders, Read More
Author: Eugenie Sage
Select committee changes Kermadec/Rangitāhua Ocean Sanctuary Bill
Parliament’s Local Government and Environment Committee has made many changes to the Kermadec/Rangitāhua Ocean Sanctuary Bill in response to public submissions, particularly submissions from iwi Read More
National’s RMA changes will make it easier for councils to shut out the public voice
Well done Greenpeace in asking the High Court to review the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s decision to not seek public feedback on its decision to extend the area of land that will irrigated by the Ruataniwha dam.
We have a housing emergency in New Zealand
We have a housing emergency in New Zealand. Like many people we are ashamed and angry that in a wealthy country like ours, we have Read More
Government needs to start again with RMA changes
National’s desperate to be seen to be doing something about the housing crisis but giving property developers a more permissive regime for new subdivision is not the answer.
Kermadec Sanctuary: fishing industry pleas for compensation are self-serving
The Green Party supports the Bill. We need to keep parts of our oceans for nature, free from fishing, mining and drilling and other exploitation.
Industry lobbies hard for seabed mining in Taranaki
Environment Minister Nick Smith and the National Government appear to have bowed to pressure from mining lobbyists to change the law to help seabed mining Read More
Canterbury rebuild: How wood is a better choice for the new city
It was interesting to attend the ForestWood Conference in Auckland recently and learn about the extent of innovation in the wood processing and manufacturing sector. Read More
RMA changes restrict public’s right to have a say
The National Government’s Resource Legislation Bill has been described as making the most fundamental changes to the RMA since it was passed in 1991. It’s Read More
Rebuilding Christchurch – a lost opportunity?
In rebuilding Christchurch, the city has a rare chance to build in a sustainable, creative and people-centred way. We can create a city that is Read More