Reviewed by Tony Orman “The Pioneers Makers of New Zealand” by John McLean, published by Tross Publishing. Price $40. Today, there have been deliberate attempts by some self interested people to serve their personal agendas by rewriting New Zealand’s history and consequently … Continue reading
Special report Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager will consider formally designating Fiordland National Park’s wapiti herd as a “herd of special interest”. However Forest and Bird is appalled. The organisation’s chief executive officer Nicola Toki accused the concept as … Continue reading
Special report A new study shows tuatara could be at risk from rodenticides that are being used to protect them from rats. However research by scientists which included examining four dead tuatara showed they were likely to have been exposed to brodifacoum, used … Continue reading
special report On Facebook, Hunting/Fishing Minister and National MP James Meager has received a backlash of comments about the National Party’s support for a firearm registry and in doing so, the snub to ACT’s MP Nicole McKee who is Minister … Continue reading
Editor’s note: ACT MP Nicole McKee has run into a roadblock over wanting a thorough and independent review of the firearm registry. This is an open letter from Nicole McKee to all licensed firearm owners and others. ACT has formally invoked the … Continue reading
Special report ‘The World Wildlife Fund says government’s proposed changes to the Fisheries Act run a very real risk of prioritising short-term economic gains at the expense of long-term fishery resource sustainability. “The result will inevitably be sustainability objectives overridden … Continue reading
Special Report The coalition government led by National, is ardently wooing foreign investment and ownership says Murray Horton Secretary-Organiser of Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA). “Regardless of whether it is National or Labour in government, they share a … Continue reading
A personal opinion by Tony Orman New Zealand measures the nation’s progress by gross domestic product, commonly known as GDP. Dr David Hall, senior researcher at the Auckland University of Technology recently explained GDP – “To put it crudely, you … Continue reading
