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Blue-greens rising: Canterbury councillors bridge political divide for climate


The motion has been described as “out of character”, with criticism levelled at Sunckell for voting against declaring a climate emergency, and Hands for describing ECan as a “divided council” in LTP discussions before voting against the draft plan.
Sunckell, a Mid-Canterbury farmer, said while he was one of just two councillors who voted against declaring a climate emergency, it was not because he did not believe in climate change.
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ECan councillor John Sunckell voted against declaring a climate emergency, but says it wasn’t because doesn t believe in climate change.
“I want action, I don’t just want talk. ....

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Behind New Zealand's clean, green image is a dirty truth


Behind New Zealand s clean, green image is a dirty truth
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New Zealand s waterways are some of the most degraded in the developed world. Will the Ardern government clean it up or will Māori take control?
In New Zealand s Southern Alps, braided rivers radiate turquoise from the glacial flows coming off snow-capped mountains. Breathtaking vistas like these have provided the backdrop for Hollywood epics like Lord of the Rings and underpin one of the world s most recognised tourism campaigns, 100% Pure New Zealand .
But behind New Zealand s clean and green image is a dirty truth its freshwater rivers are among the most polluted in the developed world. Last year, a government report found nearly 60 per cent of the country s rivers carry pollution above acceptable levels, with 95 to 99 per cent of rivers in pastoral, urban and non-na ....

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Behind New Zealand's clean, green image is a dirty truth - 16-Mar-2021


Behind New Zealand s clean, green image is a dirty truth
New Zealand s dramatic and pristine landscape has been a magnet for tourists and Hollywood directors. But the country is facing a growing pollution crisis.
17 March 2021
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New Zealand s waterways are some of the most degraded in the developed world. Will the Ardern government clean it up or will Maori take control?
In New Zealand s Southern Alps, braided rivers radiate turquoise from the glacial flows coming off snow-capped mountains. Breathtaking vistas like these have provided the backdrop for Hollywood epics like Lord of the Rings and underpin one of the world s most recognised tourism campaigns, 100% Pure New Zealand . ....

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