Environment Agency
Climate emergency impacts hitting âworst case scenarioâ levels
As government sets out roadmap out of lockdown, Environment Agency chief calls for same effort in tackling the “unseen pandemic”.
The UK is seeing the impacts of the climate emergency hitting “worst case scenario” levels with more extreme weather and flooding, Environment Agency chief executive Sir James Bevan has warned today (Tuesday 23 February) as he urged action to reduce emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change ahead of COP26.
Sir James has set out the increasing challenge that the Environment Agency and the nation are facing in tackling the extreme weather brought by climate change. Speaking at the annual conference of the Association of British Insurers, Sir James has said:
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Whenuakura Marae upgrade to create safer SH3 access
14 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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Laurel Stowell is a reporter for the Whanganui Chroniclelaurel.stowell@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron
[140121WCBRCWav04.JPG] Robina and Anne-Marie Broughton are overseeing a series of upgrades for Whenuakura Marae. Photos / Bevan Conley [140121WCBRCWav09.JPG] The cat Pamatangi is a fixture at the marae. Laurel Stowell laurel.stowell@whanganuichronicle.co.nz
Making access from SH3 to Whenuakura Marae less risky is the main aim of a $229,000 upgrade beginning this month, chairwoman Anne-Marie Broughton says.
The marae applied for Provincial Growth Fund money and also intends to replace the old, borer-ridden floor in its wharekai and add doors that will eventually connect it to the wharenui.
Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Rātana without politicians a welcome break
15 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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Every year, thousands of mōrehu descend upon Rātana Pā for several days of celebration, kotahitanga and prayer. Photo / Bevan Conley
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It will be a different Rātana 25th event at the end of the month with news out this week that there will be no politicians or media pack attending the event this year.
The church announced this week that it had revoked its invitation to the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and other politicians amidst internal conflicts within the church.
Every year, thousands of mōrehu descend upon the small settlement of Rātana Pā, just outside of Whanganui, for several days of celebration, kotahitanga and prayer to mark the birthday on January 25 of church founder Tahupōtiki Wiremu Ratana.