Chris Carter and the environmental court

**oldrider** · 8th March 2006, 21:58

C'mon Crash it's too personal now, your making me feel guilty.

It's good to air all these subjects and push the boundaries about in an un PC way but only when you are poking shit at "they" the faceless ones.

I don't really have a problem, I'm closing on this now.

Cheers John.

**Ixion** · 9th March 2006, 01:45

Originally Posted by SPman

But....#1 is a........FOUR stroke!......comrade.
Oh well - how about 100hp, wide bars and knobblies?......something like this with a carrier rack and a feeble headlight ..(dont want the comrades seeing where they are being lead!)

Yeah, #1 will have to be banned except for members of the Politoboro

**Motu** · 9th March 2006, 07:13

Originally Posted by SPman

But....#1 is a........FOUR stroke!......comrade.
Oh well - how about 100hp, wide bars and knobblies?......something like this with a carrier rack and a feeble headlight ..(dont want the comrades seeing where they are being lead!)

There's only one man in this whole world brave enough to ride that bike,and he only did it twice.Said they couldn't pay him enough to ride it.If I ever want to die - can I do it on that bike please?

**Lou Girardin** · 9th March 2006, 07:42

Why do some gays think we're curious about sodomy?
If anyone wants a preview, just get a prostate exam.

**idb** · 9th March 2006, 07:48

I see Carter has announced an inquiry to establish some sort of national policy on coastal development.
Not before time I'd suggest.

A Board of Inquiry is to be appointed to review issues around coastal development and the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today.

The New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement is the only national policy statement issued under the Resource Management Act. It guides councils in their decision-making about what types of activities will be allowed, controlled or prohibited in coastal areas.

"There has been considerable anxiety expressed by communities around the country about the amount of development on the New Zealand coastal line, the impact this is having on the character of the coast and on the traditional kiwi lifestyle," Mr Carter said.

"Because of these concerns, I initiated a review of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement shortly after becoming Minister. An independent review has been completed and policy development is under way. I expect to be able to release a new draft coastal policy statement for public consultation later this year, through a Board of Inquiry.

"The Board of Inquiry will consider public submissions and hold hearings nationwide. I intend to give it broad terms of reference to enable it to properly examine coastal development issues in the context of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement," Mr Carter said.

"This process will give the people of New Zealand, local government, developers and others an opportunity to have a say on how they want their coast to look, and what type of development is appropriate. We have only one opportunity to get development on our coast right, and we need to ensure that the tools available under the Resource Management Act are used effectively."

The Board is likely to be appointed later in the year. Its terms of reference have not been finalised.

**MisterD** · 9th March 2006, 08:04

Smoke, and indeed screen

**Skyryder** · 9th March 2006, 08:06

Originally Posted by John Banks

I totally agree. Gay people should not be allowed to make decisions.

And when they do what do we get. Prostitution, same sex marriages, Oh correction 'civil unions.' Can't see any thing civil about taking it up the arse, but since I never tried it I may be wrong.

Skyryder

**idb** · 9th March 2006, 08:55

Originally Posted by MisterD

Smoke, and indeed screen

Well no, if the gummint is finding it's continuously over-ruling the courts on coastal development matters it needs to look at setting legislation so that everyone knows what the rules are.
Despite the rights or wrongs of their decisions to date, they would be irresponsible if they didn't move to tidy the situation up.

**MisterD** · 9th March 2006, 09:30

Originally Posted by idb

Well no,

Boards of Inquiry are the classic politicians answer to something that looks like it might be contentious. It avoids having to answer any questions in parliament, and they can completely ignore any recommendations at the end of it, which anyway will be released on a day when something else is happening to distract us all.......hey I grew up watching "Yes, Minister" you can't pull the wool over my eyes.

**Skyryder** · 9th March 2006, 09:40

Originally Posted by MisterD

hey I grew up watching "Yes, Minister" you can't pull the wool over my eyes.

I'm still watching it on UK TV. For refresher purposes only.

Skyryder

**TwoSeven** · 9th March 2006, 10:02

Originally Posted by MisterD

Smoke, and indeed screen

No, they mentioned it a while back - it was even in one of the stuff news posts.

**MisterD** · 9th March 2006, 10:50

Originally Posted by TwoSeven

No, they mentioned it a while back - it was even in one of the stuff news posts.

Lucky buggers are swerving two issues for the price of one smokescreen. This was probably originally to sideline the issue of the campsites disappearing etc.

**idb** · 9th March 2006, 13:42

Originally Posted by MisterD

Boards of Inquiry are the classic politicians answer to something that looks like it might be contentious. It avoids having to answer any questions in parliament, and they can completely ignore any recommendations at the end of it, which anyway will be released on a day when something else is happening to distract us all.......hey I grew up watching "Yes, Minister" you can't pull the wool over my eyes.

So sad to see one so young and attractive (if that is you in your avatar) and yet so cynical

**Finn** · 9th March 2006, 13:50

Originally Posted by idb

So sad to see one so young and attractive (if that is you in your avatar) and yet so cynical

I think Mr D is right on the money. When I was young I was naive and thought that Governments were here for the good of the people. Mind you, back then they were.