NIMBY Backlash to The Auckland Unitary Plan

NIMBY Backlash to The Auckland Unitary Plan

Geoff SimmonsUncategorized

With a residents association representing existing property owners in a leafy suburb threatening legal action, and wealthy residents in the coveted Paritai Drive expressing outrage, the battle lines for the Unitary Plan are drawn. The fact is that the Unitary … Read More

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Geoffonomics: Housing bubble. Will it burst?

Gareth MorganUncategorized

Every fortnight Geoff Simmons talks with Jesse Mulligan on RNZ’s Afternoons programme about a variety of economic issues This week they cover the housing bubble. Will it burst? www.rnz.co.nz/jesse #geoffonomics Geoffonomics: Housing bubble. Will it burst? was last modified: June 19th, … Read More

NZ Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hit Record Levels

Geoff SimmonsUncategorized

Over the weekend the Government released the latest greenhouse gas emissions figures, which show our emissions are at record levels. This is mostly thanks to more cars, more cows, more fertilizer, and fewer trees. We have committed to reduce emissions, … Read More