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The current rise of populism challenges the way we think about people’s relationship to the economy.We seem to be entering an era of populism, in which leadership in a democracy is based on preferences of the population which do not seem entirely rational nor serving their longer interests. ...
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This is an interesting point. We have taken water for granted, now we have to consider sand as important too. Here are some links for those who want to know more about construction, sand and timber.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/441849/pakiri-locals-fight-plans-to-take-their-sand-for-auckland-beaches
…The economists say New Zealand's ability to cater for future population growth, and Auckland Council's own GDP growth and export performance aims, relies on the right type of sand being available at the right price.
Presently, almost half the sand Auckland uses comes from Pakiri…
The event, attended by Mayor Smith, where protesters formed the letters SOS on the beach, was one way to raise awareness, but there's also posters calling for the end of sand mining adorning Mangawhai shop windows.
There's even been a screening of the documentary Sand Wars which looks at sand mining on a global level, including murders committed overseas by what's been dubbed the 'sand mafia'.
He doesn't suggest New Zealand has its own sand mafia, but does believe sand mining in the Pakiri-Mangawhai area is unsustainable…
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Tall buildings can be constructed out of wood economically and with a much lower carbon footprint – https://nz.pfolsen.com/market-info-news/wood-matters/2016/september/why-timber-in-tall-buildings-could-be-significant-for-nz-radiata-pine/
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What are MoBIE up to?
MBIE accused of scrapping cladding fire-test … – Stuff.co.nz
https://www.stuff.co.nz › business › industries › mbie-acc…
23/10/2020 — Building engineers are concerned about the combustibility of cladding still … up to 25 metres tall can be built with timber without having to demonstrate that they're safe … “Timber is explicitly being treated as a different product.
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For one thing, wood is lighter and more flexible than steel or concrete. A wooden skyscraper will have more give in an earthquake, for instance. The lighter weight also opens up opportunities for cost saving throughout the construction process.14/01/2019 How to build a skyscraper out of wood – The Week
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https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2007/S00083/new-construction-policy-will-deliver-more-timber-use.htm
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Rotorua pegged for $20m cross-laminated timber … – Stuff.co.nz
https://www.stuff.co.nz › business › property › rotorua-pe…
8/03/2018 — A Rotorua mill plans to ramp up production of cross-laminated timber but … will build the plant at its 95 hectare wood processing site and said it saw … Timber treatment a public debate, says mill owner * Red Stag to build Rotorua super-mill * Sir Bob Jones plans to build world's tallest wooden office tower in …
Axel has been found safe and well. Great news.
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This is unbelievable. A local council that provides housing for people on low incomes contemplates raising rents to stay in line with its policy of charging 80% of market rent. Wow. Rents are out of control so the council want to hammer the poor. Inconsistency upon contradiction upon stupidity.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/local-democracy-reporting/300289904/pensioners-worried-as-impossibletopay-rent-increases-bandied-about-council