Spin a new wool yarn before it’s too late
Wool needs to seize the narrative and get people clamouring to use it, says Alan Emerson.
Welcome words as ministers work the woolshed
Alan Emerson was there as the government launched its promised regional meetings.
Firearms laws of a pretty poor calibre
Alan Emerson is pleased that the previous government’s gun control legislation is to be scrutinised.
I do wish they’d dry up about wetlands
Wetlands have a place but they aren’t the answer to all our water and climate change problems, says Alan Emerson
Three cheers for the long goodbye to SNAs
Alan Emerson will be pleased to see the back of a certain piece of environmental legislation.
A dam fine raft of water storage ideas
Alan Emerson approves of the government’s fast-track plans for large-scale projects.
Save the wails for whales, Greenpeace
Alan Emerson is really happy that what he calls a ‘fringe lobby group’ is being held to account.
Primary sector in the political pound seats
From a farmer-friendly select committee to occupying key posts, ag has a rare legislative opportunity, says Alan Emerson.
Provinces cleaning up after the cities, again
Alan Emerson is tired of the provinces being taxed to fix the incompetence of the cities.
The nation is invited to flip over lamb
National Lamb Day encourages Kiwis to tuck into their favourite lamb dish.