- “We don’t have much money so we’re going to have to think” Lord Rutherford
Rod Oram sums up productive discussion. Let’s not miss the window of opportunity folks. Read the rest of this entry »
Reforming Paradise II
June 18th, 2010NZ World’s Most Peaceful Country, Again
June 12th, 2010
New Zealand is the world’s most peaceful nation, topping the “Global Peace Index” (GPI) for the second year running. The fourth annual GPI has been compiled by Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), a global think tank that looks at the relationship between economic development, business and peace In their latest index, the think tank suggests the world has become slightly less peaceful in the past year. Read the rest of this entry »
Reforming Paradise
June 8th, 2010
Speakers at the 2010 Environmental Defence Society (EDS) conference in Auckland this week included TIA Advocacy Manager Geoff Ensor. The theme of the conference was reform in paradise. It included robust sessions exploring adoption of ‘100% Pure’ as a marketing tagline for all sectors of the country and the implications of rural, coastal and urban reform. Geoff talked about decision-making at a local level, the role of central government in those decisions and some thoughts about a clear vision for the future. “New Zealand is the brand and our unique environment is integral to the strength enjoyed by the brand. It’s critical that central and local government regard protection and enhancement of the environment as core business, to do otherwise is to risk our international reputation and the quality of life for future generations,” he said. Read the rest of this entry »