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Environment
Island Life 15 10 11
Shirin Brown talks to Reverand Mua Strickson-Pua, Greg Treadwell, and Martini Gotje about current affairs and issues
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A conversation with Susi Newborn
A chance to listen to a conversation with Susi Newborn as she headed off to Goias in Brasil for the 13th International Environmental Film Festival (at least I think that's what it's called!) sound quality is a bit dodgy due to weather affecting the phone lines. The last two minutes are the worst but it's worth weathering that (pun intended) to hear what Susi is up to.
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Island Life 20 02 10
Island Life is our weekly magazine show focusing on Waiheke people events and issues. Island Life is sponsored by Island, stockist of Waiheke's largest range of local craft, clothing and giftware. On Saturday 20 Feb 2010 Shirin Brown talked to:
Meriel Watts from Pesticide Action Network
Sonic artist Jon Panther
Beach Races sponsor Richard Burke from the Anglican Church
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Meriel Watts on weedspraying - dangers, rights and responsibilities
Posted 23/02/2010 - 09:06 by Shirin
Meriel Watts, scientist for the Pesticide Action Network, and local resident, talks of the dangers of spray drift from pesticide and weedspraying on Waiheke, citing a possible link to increased cancers and fatigue syndromes.
Currently residents have no recourse against spraying, but she suggests that wineries should take the long term view, and switch to organic pesticides and weedkillers. Concerned residents can contact her, merielwatts@xtra.co.nz, with any specific concerns or for ideas on how to approach the neighbours.
Interesting Listener article on winery spraying http://www.listener.co.nz/
She also discusses the risks Roundup, and how people seem unaware of the high health risks associated with even small exposure. See the article in Nov/Dec 2009 Organic New Zealand.
With the Supercity, there is a risk that our roads, currently sprayed with organic weedkiller, will need to fall into line with an Aucklandwide policy of using Roundup on roads.
Personally I think it would be good to compile a list of wineries and landscape gardeners with details on whether they use pesticides,weedkillers, or fungicides and whether or not these are organic, with a view to supporting those that are keeping our environment safe.
Let's start the ball rolling here.
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Shirin
Spraying at Cable Bay. Nearby residents need special filters fitted to filter out insecticides and herbicides from their water.
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