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Waimate Water Woes
The Editor I write in relation to the press release from Waimate District Council, 23rd October, regarding the nitrate levels within the Lower Waihao Rural Water Scheme, which are currently elevated at 40mg/l, and ‘with more rain expected this Labour Weekend, the levels may increase further’. It beggars belief that WDC is ‘reviewing denitrification plant solutions’ in…
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Harrowing scenes
Latest letter The Editor I write regarding the article “harrowing scenes, southland sheep lying dead in mud” the Otago Daily Times 10th September and the associated SAFE NZ news release. Footage of numerous dead animals consumed by a mud filled paddock, while others visibly shivering in the cold, were unable to access shelter, screened on…
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NZ Federation of Socialist Societies National Conference – 2024
The Wellington Socialist Society is pleased to announce Tamatha Paul, Nīkau Wi Neera, and Greg Byrnes as panelists during the Saturday afternoon session of the Second New Zealand Federation of Socialist Societies National Conference – Labour Weekend 2024. They will speak to us about their experiences being active left-wing politicians in Aotearoa. The theme for…
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Recycle, re-use, reduce
The Editor In response to the item regarding composting in the red zone and the associated smell, 5 August. I have been visiting the site regularly over the past three years to gauge the success of this localised composting concept and support the establishment of the associated biota nodes, small hubs supporting native biodiversity, by…
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And the results are in from today’s Council Meeting, well almost
24 July 2024 Well I wrote it would be big, but it turned out to be both massive in many respects and tepid in another.We adopted policy that council briefings and workshops will be held in public by default, agreed to live streaming them, along with raising with our statutory and joint committee partners, that…
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July 24 Council meeting, one not to miss
Big Council meeting this Wednesday with the representation review – initial proposal, the establishment of two new standing committees (Strategy & Policy and Regional Delivery) along with appointment of chairs and deputies, and amendments to the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee, terms of reference, Also, I’m pleased there is a report recommending to make briefings…
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Reply to Letters to the Editor, The Press
My unpublished reply to letter to the Editor (Central Plains Water, see original letter below) The Editor In response to Hugh Isdale’s letter “Central Plains Water” The Press July 11. On face value he is right in noting that nothing appears to be improving in relation to freshwater. The degradation of our rivers, lakes and…
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Unpublished letter to the Editor
Below is my letter to The Editor in reponse to an article and letter regarding the Long Term Plan. My opinion only, although i do make reference to ECan policy. The Editor I write in response to the article “ECan rates to increase by 17.9%, The Press 27 June and letter to the Editor Saturday…
