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Building a House on Sand
Martin Brook Associate Professor of Applied Geology University of Auckland Given the death toll, it’s important we consider the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle sensitively. But we must also begin looking into the history of land-use and planning decisions in areas worst hit by landslides. One such area is
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A Mobile Life: Part Four
Wanderer Part IV: Living the Dream The trailer was functional by May 2021 and I moved in. The layout pleased me but it was cold, so cold. Even with the insulation we had installed, the aluminium studs acted as heat sinks so the temperature outside become the temperature inside. I
The Truth about NZ Truancy
Alwyn Poole innovativeeducation.co.nz alwynpoole.substack.com Alwyn Poole founded and was the head of Mt Hobson Middle School in Auckland for 18 years. MH Academy is now an in person private school for Year 11 – 13. There is now a nationwide online provision called Mt Hobson Academy Connected
Of Attila, Justinda and Herr Chopkins
Herr Klouse (the K is silent) Swab, the Führer of the WEF (Wicked Eugenicist Fascists), as was his custom, sat in his office chair enjoying the watery afternoon winter sun which filtered through his office window. On his lap was a large, white, rather evil-looking cat, which he stroked
mRNA Boosters Boosted All Cause Mortality
Dr. Guy David Hatchard hatchardreport.com Guy is an international advocate of food safety and natural medicine. He received his undergraduate degree in Logic and Theoretical Physics from the University of Sussex and his Ph.D. in Psychology from Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield Iowa. He was formerly a senior
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Reserve Bank Slams on the Brakes
The Reserve Bank yesterday announced a 50 basis points hike in the Official Cash Rate, moving it to 4.75%. Your mortgage, overdraft, equipment leases, and credit card costs just ballooned again. The Reserve Bank is trying to do two main things: stave off a recession, and defeat inflation. You
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