Predator Free Stewart Island – Update

Gareth MorganEnvironment

Last week we had a second public meeting at the Stewart Island Community Hall at Oban. It was a good vibe. What are we up to? In 2008 in response to constant enquiry, DOC carried out a preliminary assessment of … Read More

ERADICAT – Australian attitudes towards Cats

Gareth MorganEnvironment, Media

The Cats the To Go campaign has touched people in many countries around the world. In particular it has sparked massive debate in Australia, where the Australian Geographic has covered it (http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/natural-born-killers-the-problem-with-cats.htm ) and now SBS’s Insight program has featured … Read More

Food labelling regulations starved of facts

Gareth MorganHealth

Around half of Kiwis admit they are baffled about how to eat healthily. Think about that. That is one in two people. Half the nation. There is no better indication that the modern food market is broken – how can … Read More

Flying Fatties: Who’s at fault?

Gareth MorganHealth

A couple of years ago Air New Zealand’s April Fools prank was the launch of a new ‘pay what you weigh’ fare. This year Air Samoa made that concept a reality by charging its passengers by weight. It doesn’t matter … Read More

The Clarion Call From Cyprus

Gareth MorganEconomics

It’s decades overdue but at last the government guarantee on deposits at banks has been shown not to be cast-iron. The decision taken in Cyprus to impose a one-off 7% tax on all bank deposits as the cost of securing … Read More

Dire Dairy Desperados

Gareth MorganEconomics, Environment

Resorting to stuffing their cows with palm kernel in response to the drought-induced shortage of pasture, is just the latest instance of a New Zealand dairy industry that continues to take more and more risk in order to keep the … Read More

The road ahead for the Phoenix

Gareth MorganWellington Phoenix

Last weekend I was I interviewed by Tony Veitch about the Phoenix, my first interview about the Phoenix since Ricki Herbert moved to the technical adviser role. The interview covers Riki’s advisory role in the club and our determination to … Read More