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5 points showing Kiwi businesses want ambitious climate action

Gareth MorganNovember 16, 2015Economics, Environment

Businesses are often seen as the bad guys when it comes to climate change, lobbying governments to stymie action and water down commitments. That seems to be true in some cases – as we’ve seen recently with Exxon Mobil’s alleged … Read More

Cats are the #1 wandering predator in Auckland

Gareth MorganNovember 15, 2015Environment

Over the weekend the Nation and TV3 News covered the results of our cat camera study which tracked wandering cats in Auckland. The study found similar results to Wellington; that each property has an average of at least 2 cat … Read More

Take our Poll – Shall We Let Our Cats Kill Kaka?

Gareth MorganNovember 12, 2015Environment

For the last 6 weeks we have watched the real life drama of birds trying to survive in suburban Wellington. #kakacam has spawned a new set of international superstars – dubbed ‘the kaka-dashians’. You can watch the kaka chicks live … Read More

What is the difference between low intensity and high intensity farming?

Gareth MorganNovember 11, 2015Environment

A few weeks ago Ron Pellow from SIDDC showed us how dairy farmers might be able to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining profit. Farmers have been under fire for their increased use of Palm Kernel Expeller (PKE). Most recently Greenpeace … Read More

What is the difference between low intensity and high intensity farming?

Gareth MorganNovember 11, 2015Environment

Who should pay to reduce poverty? Should it be you?

Gareth MorganNovember 10, 2015Tax and Welfare

Max Rashbrooke’s new work has shed important light on the distribution of wealth in New Zealand. The question is, so what? His book includes a series of proposals to deal with the issue of rising wealth inequality. The first question … Read More

Why Gareth Hughes’ Solar Bill is Just Hot Air

Geoff SimmonsNovember 10, 2015Environment

Once you install a solar panel you can enjoy free electricity – at least while the sun is shining – and maybe one day in the not-too-distant-future you’ll be able to cost-effectively store that power in battery banks. But what … Read More

Who’s New Zealand’s real rich? The results may surprise you

Geoff SimmonsNovember 8, 2015Economics

Over the weekend Max Rashbrooke’s latest book Wealth and New Zealand was released, giving a rare insight into the wealth of New Zealanders. We don’t see this sort of information very often because of lack of data. Because we tax … Read More

What could we do to reduce emissions?

Gareth MorganNovember 5, 2015Environment

With the Paris conference coming up, Gareth is doing a series of Whiteboard Fridays on climate change. We’ve looked at the latest evidence on sea level rise, and how New Zealand’s targets fall short of what is needed to avoid “dangerous” warming, and how … Read More

“Yoghurt” healthy? Check out how much sugar is in this.

Gareth MorganNovember 4, 2015Health

Do you think the “yogurt” product you are feeding your kids is healthy? Think again. Check out the sugar in Fresh and Fruity “Yoghurt” healthy? Check out how much sugar is in this. was last modified: December 15th, 2015 by … Read More