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Any Regulation Requires TrustThe Council of Licensed Fi****ms Owners (COLFO) has released survey results (here) showing ...
23/06/2026

Any Regulation Requires Trust

The Council of Licensed Fi****ms Owners (COLFO) has released survey results (here) showing extremely low levels of confidence in Police administration of the Arms Act. While the findings will not surprise many within the fi****ms community, they should prompt a broader discussion about the relationship between regulators and those they regulate. Whether one agrees with every position advanced by COLFO is not the point....

The Council of Licensed Fi****ms Owners (COLFO) has released survey results (here) showing extremely low levels of confidence in Police administration of the Arms Act. While the findings will not …

GDP: What Are We Actually Trying To Grow?A recent international report (here) attracted attention by arguing that wealth...
22/06/2026

GDP: What Are We Actually Trying To Grow?

A recent international report (here) attracted attention by arguing that wealthy countries should stop pursuing economic growth and focus instead on wellbeing, equality and environmental sustainability. Unsurprisingly, the proposal has generated considerable debate. Critics describe it as unrealistic and disconnected from human nature. Supporters argue that endless growth on a finite planet cannot continue forever. Personally, I think both sides may be missing the more important question....

A recent international report (here) attracted attention by arguing that wealthy countries should stop pursuing economic growth and focus instead on wellbeing, equality and environmental sustainab…

We’ve Heard “Trust Us” BeforeBy Andi Cockroft, Chair, CORANZ It seems I am writing quiet a few opinion pieces of late, b...
22/06/2026

We’ve Heard “Trust Us” Before

By Andi Cockroft, Chair, CORANZ It seems I am writing quiet a few opinion pieces of late, but as we head toward an important General Election, the time seems filled with wonderful material deserving scrutiny. No less so than The Conservation Amendment Bill. The recent debate around the Conservation Amendment Bill has centred on whether proposed powers could one day be used to dispose of public conservation land....

By Andi Cockroft, Chair, CORANZ It seems I am writing quiet a few opinion pieces of late, but as we head toward an important General Election, the time seems filled with wonderful material deservi…

Public Places, Declining Public ResponsibilityBy Andi Cockroft, Chair, CORANZ Two recent news stories caught my attentio...
21/06/2026

Public Places, Declining Public Responsibility

By Andi Cockroft, Chair, CORANZ Two recent news stories caught my attention. One involved the illegal dumping of bitumen near Martinborough. The other concerned litter accumulating along Rotorua's lakefront walkway. At first glance they appear to be unrelated incidents. Yet both point towards a question that has been troubling me for some time: are we becoming less willing to take responsibility for the public places we all share?...

By Andi Cockroft, Chair, CORANZ Two recent news stories caught my attention. One involved the illegal dumping of bitumen near Martinborough. The other concerned litter accumulating along Rotorua& #…

Have We Learned Anything From Fifty Years of Restructuring?A personal opinion by Andi Cockroft, Chair of CORANZ As Chair...
20/06/2026

Have We Learned Anything From Fifty Years of Restructuring?

A personal opinion by Andi Cockroft, Chair of CORANZ As Chair of CORANZ, I sometimes find myself reflecting on how often governments promise that the next restructure will solve the problems left behind by the last one. I was born in Britain in 1950 and lived there until emigrating to New Zealand in the late '80s. During those years I witnessed repeated reorganisations of local government, transport, public services and regional administration....

A personal opinion by Andi Cockroft, Chair of CORANZ As Chair of CORANZ, I sometimes find myself reflecting on how often governments promise that the next restructure will solve the problems left …

Conservation Amendment Bill: A Suggestion from Sue GreyDear Outdoor Recreation Community, I am writing to encourage your...
20/06/2026

Conservation Amendment Bill: A Suggestion from Sue Grey

Dear Outdoor Recreation Community, I am writing to encourage your organisation and members to consider making a submission on the Conservation Amendment Bill before submissions close on 2 July 2026. Many outdoor recreation groups are concerned that aspects of the Bill could make it easier for public access to conservation land, rivers, river margins, tracks, roads and back-country areas to be reduced through leasing arrangements, concessions, exclusive occupation rights, commercialisation, health and safety restrictions, or insurance requirements....

Dear Outdoor Recreation Community, I am writing to encourage your organisation and members to consider making a submission on the Conservation Amendment Bill before submissions close on 2 July 202…

Fisheries Amendment Bill: Dead But it Won’t Lie Downor Fisheries Reform: Timing and Process The Fisheries Amendment Bill...
20/06/2026

Fisheries Amendment Bill: Dead But it Won’t Lie Down

or Fisheries Reform: Timing and Process The Fisheries Amendment Bill, previously expected to progress through Parliament this year, has now been delayed at the request of the Minister. The Select Committee considering the legislation has been asked to extend its reporting timeframe, effectively pushing further consideration beyond the current parliamentary term. The stated reason is straightforward. The Bill has generated significant debate across both the fishing sector and Parliament, with differing views on key provisions....

or Fisheries Reform: Timing and Process The Fisheries Amendment Bill, previously expected to progress through Parliament this year, has now been delayed at the request of the Minister. The Select …

GDP measures activity, not wellbeing.New GDP figures suggest the New Zealand economy began the year with its strongest g...
17/06/2026

GDP measures activity, not wellbeing.

New GDP figures suggest the New Zealand economy began the year with its strongest growth in some time. Early indicators pointed to increased activity across tourism, retail, and trade, with quarterly growth approaching one percent. At face value, this signals recovery. However, the same reporting acknowledges that rising energy costs and global instability are already placing pressure on households and businesses....

New GDP figures suggest the New Zealand economy began the year with its strongest growth in some time. Early indicators pointed to increased activity across tourism, retail, and trade, with quarte…

Environmental Knowledge: Integration and ApplicationThe passing of respected Māori environmental leader Ian Ruru has pro...
17/06/2026

Environmental Knowledge: Integration and Application

The passing of respected Māori environmental leader Ian Ruru has prompted reflection on the role of knowledge in environmental management. His work spanned freshwater, fisheries, and governance, and was often described as bridging mātauranga Māori and scientific approaches. That description reflects a wider trend, where multiple knowledge systems are increasingly referenced in decision-making processes. In practical terms, environmental management now draws from a range of inputs....

The passing of respected Māori environmental leader Ian Ruru has prompted reflection on the role of knowledge in environmental management. His work spanned freshwater, fisheries, and governance, a…

Bycatch: Measurement and ManagementRecent reporting has highlighted the scale of bycatch in overseas fisheries, with est...
17/06/2026

Bycatch: Measurement and Management

Recent reporting has highlighted the scale of bycatch in overseas fisheries, with estimates suggesting significant numbers of non-target species are caught each year. (see article here) These include marine mammals, seabirds, and other protected species, often described as unintended casualties of commercial fishing. The figures attract attention, but they also depend heavily on how bycatch is recorded and interpreted....

Recent reporting has highlighted the scale of bycatch in overseas fisheries, with estimates suggesting significant numbers of non-target species are caught each year. (see article here) These incl…

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