Category: Environment
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The water treatment plant, Watercare, Parker Road and Exhibition Drive
The past month has been dominated by news that Watercare is considering two sites for a new water treatment plant and that Exhibition Drive in Titirangi may be under threat. The old plant in Woodlands Park is reaching the end of its natural life and will need replacement fairly soon. And this has caused Watercare…
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Why the Unitary Plan threatens the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area and what can be done
I blogged this week some initial thoughts on the Unitary Plan and its effect on the Waitakere Ranges. The first thing that I noticed was the change to the Rural Urban Boundary. Because of the proximity of the land in question to rail stations, particularly in the case of the CDL land in Swanson, I found…
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Why did Auckland Council reduce funding for Kauri dieback prevention?
Kauri dieback is a scourge in Waitakere, particularly in Titirangi and the French Bay Paturoa area has a high concentration of trees affected by the disease. One of the most prominent sites is the former home of Colin McCahon. The Kauri on his property featured prominently in some of his art. There are 21 significant…
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An interview with Bob Harvey about eco city
Photo (c) Fairfax NZ Bob Harvey has concievably had a greater effect on West Auckland politics than any other politician ever. He started his working career as an advertising guru back in the 1960s and was the brains behind Labour’s 1972 “Its time for a change” campaign. This was radical for its time and propelled…
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Climate change – this needs to change everything
As a fundraiser/campaign event I am showing the film “This changes Everything” at Lopdell Theatre this Saturday. Entry is free although a Koha to cover expenses and to help fund my campaign is asked for. The film is by the irreplaceable Naomi Klein and covers how different communities throughout the world have dealt with climate…