by CORANZ researchers Extracts from a 2009 scientific paper by Annie Potts Co-director, New Zealand Centre for Human-Animal Studies, University of Canterbury, There is a saying in New Zealand “The only good possum is a dead possum.” Brushtail possums were … Continue reading
Recent commentary suggests that fewer people believe hard work leads to a better life. The discussion often centres on income and cost pressures, but another aspect is less visible. Time, energy, and the ability to step away from work are … Continue reading
by Royce Wilson Pauline Hanson’s One Nation (PHON) party has released a new Firearms Policy, declaring it “stands with every licensed, law-abiding firearm owner in Australia”. The party has long been openly pro-gun, but the national policy makes its support for gun … Continue reading
Warnings that wilding pines could significantly alter landscapes around Queenstown within a decade have renewed attention on their spread. The focus is often placed on funding, with calls for increased resources to control expansion. That may be necessary, but it … Continue reading
by CORANZ researchers Fisheries most notably sea fishing, is promising to be a significant election issue with National back- tracking on against the pro-industry moves made by Oceans and Fisheries Minister, NZ First’s Shane Jones. The strong hint came … Continue reading
