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New Zealand – the climate Grinch

Paul YoungDecember 22, 2015Environment

Earlier this month, the world received some very welcome news that global CO2 emissions are projected to fall in 2015 – the first time this has ever happened while the global economy has grown. Assuming it’s accurate, the world mainly … Read More

The year in review – Whiteboard Friday

Geoff SimmonsDecember 22, 2015Uncategorized

Geoff takes a look at the most popular topics we have dealt with over the last year. Featured topics include, Climate change, TTPA, UBI and the flag. Thanks for joining in the conversations, liking and sharing. See you next year. … Read More

NZ Food and Grocery Council propaganda spreads mistruths

Gareth MorganDecember 21, 2015Health

Energy gaps? Here is our response to the latest video from the Food and Grocery council of New Zealand. Be careful who guides your dietary decisions. NZ Food and Grocery Council propaganda spreads mistruths was last modified: December 21st, 2015 … Read More

Cats need to be managed in sensitive wildlife areas

Gareth MorganDecember 20, 2015Environment

Do you live near the Waitakere Ranges? Send a message to the Deputy Mayor, Penny Hulse, saying you want to see cats controlled [gravityform id=”6″ title=”false” description=”false”] Cats need to be managed in sensitive wildlife areas was last modified: December … Read More

What the Politicians don’t want you to know about climate change – Whiteboard Friday

Gareth MorganDecember 17, 2015Environment

Paris saw the governments of the world not only confirm they want to keep warming under 2 degrees but that ideally they want to limit warming to 1.5 degrees. This is in recognition of the growing evidence on the impacts … Read More

4 mistakes showing Key is clueless on dealing with poverty

Geoff SimmonsDecember 16, 2015Tax and Welfare

The Prime Minister’s response to the increase in children living below the poverty line was incorrect and completely contradictory. On the one hand he dismissed the rise of child poverty as a result of parents not working, and in particular … Read More

Why the Guardian is wrong on UBI

Gareth MorganDecember 15, 2015Tax and Welfare

Even in Finland, universal basic income is too good to be true Declan Gaffney, Guardian Newspaper 10 December 2015 With rebuttal by Gareth Morgan Finland is not planning to scrap its existing benefit system and give everyone an unconditional grant … Read More

Child Poverty: Stop blaming parents, read and understand the evidence

Jess Berentson-ShawDecember 15, 2015Tax and Welfare

The Island of Neverland was inhabited by boys, who, after bouncing from their perambulators whilst on a turn in Kensington Gardens, were then never claimed by their feckless Victorian parents. These Lost Boys lived in feral and dangerous liberty, free … Read More

Government celebrates climate deal – Returns home to say they will do nothing

Geoff SimmonsDecember 14, 2015Environment

The Paris agreement has been warmly received around the world; finally we have an international agreement that has lived up to the hype. But let’s be honest, our expectations have been surpassed only because they have been lowered over many … Read More

You’re told NZ’s energy is 80% renewable. That couldn’t be further from the truth

Geoff SimmonsDecember 10, 2015Environment

John Key recently defended New Zealand’s clean, green image by pointing out that 80% of our electricity comes from renewable sources. Is this claim relevant or just a way to deflect attention away from his Government’s lack of action? Let’s … Read More