New Zealand’s clean green image personified in the Strath Taieri ~ photo Southern Light For the third summer running now in Mt Aspiring National Park, I interact with many tourists intent on being the overseas equivalent of a New Zealand tramper. Most know our “Clean Green” marketing ploy is not what it seems, and that… Continue reading New Zealand’s clean green image – a couple of points of view
Category: Sustainability
Goldfish crisis in Wanaka | Stuff.co.nz
A heads up for residents of Wanaka and Albert Town, and all who care about the health of rivers such as the Clutha… Goldfish believed illegally dumped into Albert Town’s artificial wetlands are breeding and some have found their way into the natural lagoon beside the Clutha River.Now, environmental agencies are concerned the bottom-grazing pest… Continue reading Goldfish crisis in Wanaka | Stuff.co.nz
The New Zealand whitebait season | A real and delicious Kiwiana experience
Some thoughts on the New Zealand whitebait, sea gulls and the health of our rivers – their habitat… Last week en-route to visiting family in South Canterbury I stopped off at a few east coast beaches, and in one instance walked to the mouth of the Waitaki River to look at what was present in… Continue reading The New Zealand whitebait season | A real and delicious Kiwiana experience
Water incident a wake-up call: Prof Sir Alan Mark | Otago Daily Times Online News
Sir Alan Mark worked and earned tremendous respect in the Otago region long before being the recipient of a knighthood. His words below are well worth reading… University of Otago botanist Prof Sir Alan Mark says the Havelock North water contamination crisis is a ”major wake-up call” about the need for more sustainable agriculture and… Continue reading Water incident a wake-up call: Prof Sir Alan Mark | Otago Daily Times Online News
Poisoning the wells: a history of infected drinking water in Canterbury | Stuff.co.nz
Recent events in Havelock North have triggered a growing interest in water quality! After a gloomy week of rain, the sun finally returned to Darfield. But the rain had brought poison, and the town soon fell sick.The crisis began with a smattering of upset stomachs, but ended with more than 100 seriously ill people. For a week in 2012, locals were vomiting and nauseous,… Continue reading Poisoning the wells: a history of infected drinking water in Canterbury | Stuff.co.nz