Sustainability Options 

We are a nation of car lovers. I grew up to the sound of a V8 engine and the smell of petrol. My dad was a mechanic, there was always one family car in the driveway, and another in the garage being ‘fixed’. It’s part of who we are. Car ownership as a young adult is a rite of passage, it signifies our independence and then as our income and age increases, it becomes a symbol of our wealth and status. It’s no surprise then New Zealand’s car ownership rate is the highest in t

A couple of weeks ago I attended a seminar; ‘Climate Change & Health: Is food a major player?’ a science based presentation delivered by Emily Rushton (a health professional), and on behalf of Ora Taiao (New Zealand Climate and Health Council), check them out. A couple of years ago Ora Taiao submitted a briefing paper to the then incoming Minister for Health highlighting the ‘Health Co‐benefits of Climate Action’ and showing examples of this under three headings: increase ac