Limited Coverage of "Nature Calls" by the Guardian
It has been interesting to read the NZ Herald Whanganui and the Horowhenua Chronicle about the PNCC "Nature Calls" proposals.
Articles Headlines "Stink over Sewage " River Users don't want big City Waste." "Sewage Could be Earner ""Land Based waste treatment urged."
Public meetings, calling Foxton and Coastal residents to act to support "Restoring the Manawatu River." with Option 3 having the least impact on waterways.
Christina Paton, a long time advocate for the Manawatu River has said that wastewater discharged to land would not have to be treated to the high level as required to dispose to the river. The land based treated water disposal is used in the Horowhenua with some areas having storm water going into wetlands. If PNCC had changed to land base in 1999 the cost would have been a fraction of what it will cost today.
To offset the cost of purchasing land I have suggested that as the coastal wetlands in the Manawatu have declined in the past 40 years, that piping our treated waste water to DOC administered wetlands should be an option for consideration. I also think the State owned coastal forests could benefit from treated waste water and some should be stored for either irrigation and rural fire fighting.
Why is it necessary to consider land based as the best option?
The Government will be releasing their Fresh Water Policy that sets the standards for resource consents applications to comply with and administered by Horizons Regional Council. Strong advocacy over many years has called for the discharge to rivers or waterways to be discontinued.
Why has the Guardian not given Palmerston North residents information about how their neighbour views our problem? Why has it been reported widely in the other community papers, but not in the Guardian?
Poll: Are quality products on the decline?
Gift-giving looks a lot different these days when you can pick up super-cheap goods made overseas. But do they last?
Do you have any old items like appliances, electronics or clothing that have stood the test of time? Share below!
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91.9% Yes
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7.2% No
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
Kmart duvet recall
Kmart will be recalling a number of their Anko duvet sets.
What you need to know:
- The recall is involving Christmas-themed duvets: Mrs & Mrs Claus Reversible Queen Size Bed Quilt Cover Set and Christmas Elf Reversible Single Bed Quilt Cover Set
- A recall of the products began in Australia following health concerns from several families.
- One woman said she thought she was having a heart attack after using one of the products which smelt of diesel.
- One customer said she’d purchased the quilt covers and said they smelled like gas. Another mum said hers did not have that smell but claimed her son developed a rash that only went away when he stopped using the product.
- The product is no longer available for purchase on the Kmart website.
Regardless of whether you have experienced an issue, customers who have purchased this item may return the product to store for a refund.
Book shop Stock Coordinator
Our book shop in Papaioea | Palmerston North, REaD Books, is looking for a Stock Coordinator. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes organising and loves books! In this location, we're looking for someone who can attend monthly meetings with our local Branch.
For more information, please contact manawatu@redcross.org.nz
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