Joined: Oct 17, 2007 Posts: 112 Location: New of Zealand
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 5:49 pm Post subject: NZ: Economy b4 Environment
Another typical political failing. Basically all this talk of saving the planet is just for good PR. If it means there might be some tough times for residents and businesses then sod the environment.
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Prime Minister Helen Clark said yesterday that, as well as deferring until 2011 the inclusion of transport fuels within the emissions trading scheme, the Government proposed to delay the beginning of the phase-out of free allocations for trade-exposed sectors to 2018.
2018? Too late Helen. Personally I don't think emission trading schemes will work anyway, but its the principle of the matter. A scheme to try and ave the environment has been set back because it might hurt the wallet.
She has also slashed the 5c tax on petrol for Aucklanders because of current high gas prices. Originally it was to be 10c, then 5c, and now more likely to be 1c or 2c.
Joined: Jul 12, 2004 Posts: 113 Location: New Zealand
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 4:19 am Post subject: Re: NZ: Economy b4 Environment
Perhaps you should read this article from the NZ Herald. Global warming is bollocks, still if wrecking the economy makes you feel virtuous, then go ahead.
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