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Sociologist, teacher, researcher, writer. Never thought of myself as an environmentalist until I moved to New Zealand. When a country uses so much poison that is banned in the rest of the world - with seemingly no regard for humanity, there's got to be a sociological explanation - this exploration is about finding one. For useful scientific info on aerial poisoning, see: http://1080science.co.nz/

Friday, 12 May 2017

23 -25 April 2017 Parnassus near Cheviot

Parnassus NZMCA 

This site is located on an old school of a village now unable to support a school of its own. This was a poignant experience - Kaikoura so near and yet too far to reach easily because of the now broken road structure after the serious earthquake late mast year.

As a result of the vulnerability of the single-lane, single 'expressway' being unsupported by other road networks or rail links, there is now no realistic way for tourists like us (with a 'Big Rig') to each the township of Kaikoura. Retailers are struggling as a result and many businesses have closed. Where is the Government on this? Mmmm, well suffice to say it is too reminiscent of the Christchurch earthquake - which after 5 years, so many many people are still waiting for insurance payouts to enable them to have a habitable house once again.


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