Janet wrote that these are the tests we should apply to economic decisions from now on: 1. Radically reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We’ve made a commitment as a nation to get to zero net carbon by 2050, and we all have a part to play. The time for prevarication is over. 2. Preparing … [Read more...]
Buy NZ, See NZ
From the Spinoff on Friday: A survey has been undertaken of New Zealander’s proposed spending patterns post Covus 19. It is really gratifying what people are planning. I hope we don’t slip into our old ways of using whatever is cheapest and continuing to purchase junk from China in vast … [Read more...]
A report from a Kiwi in Sweden:
Here’s a wonderful article which was in the Spinoff from a New Zealander studying there. It was fashionable, for a time, for some people who were baulking against our lock down to say “why aren’t we like Sweden”? Well here is a graph which shows why: New Zealand is the Blue. Sweden is … [Read more...]
Observations on some of our media
Mike Hosking: Media watch (RNZ) on Sunday reported that Hosking stated last week that 50% of the population of Iceland had the virus with no symptoms despite the lockdown. Therefore, there was no value in lockdowns; and presumably we should all get back to work. He had not checked out that it was … [Read more...]
The world’s refugee issue hasn’t gone away
We are all preoccupied with being “locked down”. For millions of people around the world the luxury of being locked down the way we are would be beyond their wildest dreams. Our borders are closed right now but that won’t be forever. We must remember at some stage we will have to get our heads … [Read more...]
Peter Beck’s comments:
Peter wrote this perspective piece for The Press. It was published this week... I have the privilege of living in the eastern suburbs of Christchurch, close to the Otakaro-Avon River in Richmond. Most days during the lockdown my wife and I walk or cycle along the Otakaro River Trail which winds … [Read more...]
I received this message from Mieke Wiskie…
I do agree with everything you mention, including good, old, complaining Mike Hosking. Boy have I gone off him since National's defeat. Sulky spoilt individual, throwing out his toys. If Jacinda would have been there for us during the earthquakes E.Q.C. would never has stuffed up as they did. No … [Read more...]
Somebody so brave who is in bubble of one
I do tire of people who say that we have overreacted as a Country. Here is a diary of a brave woman who has written about how the lock-down has affected her mental and physical health. https://publicaddress.net/access/bubble-of-one/ The fact that she has written this is an amazing demonstration of … [Read more...]
Garry’s readings this week:
Becky Manawatu I love Becky Manawatu’s writing and this article about her work is great - A personal essay by novelist and Westport journalist Becky Manawatu. https://www.newsroom.co.nz/2020/04/20/1135640/the-curious-case-of-a-fictional-spa-in-westport From the Guardian: In an … [Read more...]
American politics
I apologise for covering Trump again, but this guy is having a serious impact on the world, not just America. I feel so sorry for all of my American friends, even those who voted for the idiot. He isn’t just destabilizing USA he has the potential to destabilise the world. His behaviour is impacting … [Read more...]
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