Monthly Archives: April 2024

Angling-Conservation Group Sees Fast Track Bill as Undemocratic

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Special Report   A national angling conservation group opposes the government’s proposed legislation for fast track approvals for development projects. Principal reasons for the opposition are the loss of the public’s democratic right to have “a fair say” and the … Continue reading

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Last Chance

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Today is your last opportunity to make a submission on the proposed Fast-Track Approvals Bill. It doesn’t matter what your views are, just make your submission and make your feelings known. You have until midnight 19th April to make a … Continue reading

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Book on Foraging an Intriguing Wealth of Information

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Book Review: “Foraging New Zealand” by Peter Langland’s. Published by Penguin, price $50.00 Reviewed by Tony Orman   “Foraging New Zealand” by Canterbury’s Peter Langlands is a meticulously researched guide to foraging, i.e. gathering leaves and flowers for eating. Author … Continue reading

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Government Proposals Will Worsen NZ’s freshwater crisis

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Special report In December 2023, fifty-one (51) freshwater experts, along with national and regional leaders on freshwater issues and restoration, published an open letter to the newly elected Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his Cabinet Ministers urging the new Government … Continue reading

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It is Not Just About Irrigation

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by Dr. Peter Trolove NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers executive member   The Environmental Law Initiative ELI has met with success in seeking a judicial review of the Environment Canterbury Regional Council’s (Ecan’s) illegal renewal of the Ashburton Lyndhurst Irrigation … Continue reading

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