Category Archive

Stewart Island could lead the conservation world, and get major economic stimulus

Gareth MorganAugust 16, 2012Environment

By now the cat is out of the bag, so to speak, about the fact that I’d love to see Stewart Island predator-free. If we actually achieved this mighty goal Stewart Island would be the first human-inhabited island to be … Read More

Why I’m gunning for your cat

Gareth MorganAugust 14, 2012Environment

This is a follow up to a piece that was published in the Southland Times titled “Steward Island Moggies May Get Their Marching Orders“. Basically the article talks about my wish to make Stewart Island the world’s first pest-free community. … Read More

Email exchange between Peter Young and I after the “Last Ocean” premier

Gareth MorganAugust 6, 2012Environment, Fisheries Management

The following is an email exchange between Myself and Peter Young, Director of “The Last Ocean”. We are both focussed on how to stop fishing in the Ross Sea Region, but each have a very different approach on how to … Read More

Q&A interview with Russel Norman

Gareth MorganJuly 31, 2012Economics, Environment

Last Sunday Russel Norman and I were on Q&A and were talking about the Green Parties economic policy. Here is the video below if you missed it. What did you think about the interview? Is it possible for us to … Read More

Vast marine zone requires top governance

Gareth MorganJuly 30, 2012Economics, Environment

The North, South and Stewart Islands comprise a mere 5 per cent of New Zealand’s total territory – that’s if we regard our country as extending to the edge of our recognised extended continental shelf (ECS). If we were to … Read More

Why Peter Young and his “Last Ocean” Travellers are Hypocrites

Gareth MorganJuly 29, 2012Environment, Fisheries Management

Peter Young used to plunder and exploit fisheries with no regard for their sustainability. Then he was “born again”. Sometimes there is nothing worse. I admire his current campaign to “lock up” the Ross Sea region so there is no … Read More

Not So Pure

Gareth MorganJuly 15, 2012Environment

We live in times of great prosperity – at least measured via conventional means such as GDP or national income per capita. Income per head is three times what it was fifty years ago in 1960, which is progress for … Read More

Has New Zealand missed a golden opportunity to end whaling?

Gareth MorganJuly 4, 2012Environment, Fisheries Management

With the start of the annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission, it is timely to revisit the issue of whaling and New Zealand’s recent attempt at a compromise position. Has New Zealand missed a golden opportunity to end whaling? … Read More

Come on the journey – Our Far South – The Books.

Gareth MorganJuly 2, 2012Environment

I have been privileged enough to make a once in a lifetime trip to Antarctica, twice. In 2008 I went to Antarctica with a group of mates on a voyage that opened my eyes to the wonder of the area … Read More

15 facts you should know about New Zealand’s southern waters

Gareth MorganJune 28, 2012Environment

As we come up to the launch of the Our South Books, exhibitions and talks. I thought it would be useful to recap some of the key points about why New Zealand’s southern region is so important. 15 facts you … Read More

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