This week we have a scientist who argues that we should not be putting chlorine in our water at all. He advocates that our personal health risks far outweigh the public health benefits in Christchurch. His argument is that we don’t have dreadful water. Why chlorinate? He has been a … [Read more...]
Our Canterbury rivers, a conversation worth having:
I heard Te Maire Tau, Upuku of Tuahiwi Marae, speak recently. He spoke of the desire of Ngai Tahu to be the owners of our river beds. I found that thought a really interesting one. We have had significant Ngai Tahu governance presence in this region, especially since the earthquakes. They were … [Read more...]
Last Week Alistair Humphreys
I love listening to a really committed public servant. We had a chance to listen to one last week when Alastair Humphrey spoke to the Tuesday Club. Here’s Aaron Campbell’s video of the evening https://youtu.be/9qEqnXZ2ZJQ. Alastair went through the legislation which has been proposed to cover … [Read more...]
27 August Speaker: Helen Beaumont CCC
This week we have Helen Beaumont who is the head of Three Waters at CCC. Come along with your queries about water and when can we expect our cups of tea (or whatever your poison) will be chlorine free. We decided that we would ask CCC how they are going to address the challenges which this … [Read more...]
20 August Alistair Humphrey on Water
We are now starting discussing the topics which need to be properly discussed before the Local Body election. The first topic is the difficult issue of water. Recently the Minister of Local Government, Nanaia Mahuta, announced some fundamental changes to our water management in New … [Read more...]
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