Prime Minister must reconsider oil and gas ban

Prime Minister must reconsider oil and gas ban

0 개 2,126 KoreaPost

The Prime Minister must urgently revisit her Government’s decision to end oil and gas exploration for the good of New Zealand, Opposition Leader Simon Bridges says.

 

“The Government didn’t want the advice before making the decision to end oil and gas exploration in New Zealand, but the advice from officials shows that it will have significant consequences for people’s jobs, the economy, and the environment.

 

“In light of this, the Prime Minister must go back to the drawing board and come to a new decision based on evidence and advice about what’s good for New Zealand.

 

“The oil and gas decision was based on an assumption that it would be better for the environment, but the advice shows the Prime Minister was wrong – it will in fact be worse for the environment.

 

“That’s why the Prime Minister must rethink the decision – she will have realised by now that abruptly ending oil and gas exploration means we’ll have to either import gas from overseas or turn to coal, both of which will mean higher emissions.

 

“Official advice shows that the effect of our largest gas user, Methanex, scaling back its operations in New Zealand will be higher costs, significantly higher emissions, and methanol produced from coal in China which has up to four times the emissions of methanol produced from gas.

 

“Not only that but without exploration there will be no more investment in our oil and gas sector or downstream industries, which means significantly fewer jobs for New Zealanders.

 

“This is already having an effect on business confidence which continues to decline month on month. Loss of confidence is a warning sign for lower investment, fewer jobs, and less money for public services.

 

“If business confidence continues to deteriorate we risk undoing all the gains hardworking New Zealanders have made in the last 10 years.

 

“The Prime Minister needs to do what’s right for New Zealand and put the oil and gas decision at the very top of her list for urgent reconsideration.”

 

2b8b101586fcac757b7b2fac068dce8e_1528360064_4501.jpg
 

 ​ 

The vision for Auckland 2050 now online

댓글 0 | 조회 2,182 | 2018.08.05
The Auckland Plan 2050, w… 더보기

Online accommodation providers: What you need…

댓글 0 | 조회 2,360 | 2018.08.04
Get in touch with us to d… 더보기

Public engagement to begin on SeaPath walking…

댓글 0 | 조회 1,909 | 2018.08.03
The NZ Transport Agency h… 더보기

Targeted rate for Papakura food scraps collec…

댓글 0 | 조회 2,170 | 2018.08.02
Auckland’s new food scrap… 더보기

Celebrate World Ranger Day

댓글 0 | 조회 2,031 | 2018.07.31
It’s World Ranger Dayon 3… 더보기

Full steam ahead on CRL expansion

댓글 0 | 조회 1,926 | 2018.07.30
Council and government fu… 더보기

Takapuna, it’s your time

댓글 0 | 조회 2,640 | 2018.07.27
Invest 5 minutes in the n… 더보기

10 great days out in Auckland

댓글 0 | 조회 2,170 | 2018.07.26
You don't have to go far … 더보기

Auckland Council to consider expanding CRL sc…

댓글 0 | 조회 2,186 | 2018.07.25
Proposed Aotea Station En… 더보기

Nine ways you can get moving today

댓글 0 | 조회 2,192 | 2018.07.24
​Exercise boredom. It hap… 더보기

Do you have a creative project to share with …

댓글 0 | 조회 2,056 | 2018.07.21
Sorawit Songsataya, Cabin… 더보기

All you need to know about your new rates

댓글 0 | 조회 2,069 | 2018.07.20
New rates to deliver the … 더보기

Volunteers wanted for Diwali Festival 2018

댓글 0 | 조회 1,997 | 2018.07.19
Auckland Diwali Festival … 더보기

Eight free things to do in Auckland

댓글 0 | 조회 2,321 | 2018.07.18
Auckland Botanic Gardens … 더보기

North Shore bin collection: What you need to …

댓글 0 | 조회 2,195 | 2018.07.17
North Shore rubbish bins … 더보기

Applications open for greening grants

댓글 0 | 조회 2,330 | 2018.07.16
Applications open for Reg… 더보기

Driving on Karioitahi and Muriwai beaches

댓글 0 | 조회 2,584 | 2018.07.14
Getting a permit for Muri… 더보기

Council reduces fleet and adds electric vehic…

댓글 0 | 조회 2,043 | 2018.07.13
"I firmly believe that re… 더보기

New public artwork reflects heritage streetsc…

댓글 0 | 조회 2,135 | 2018.07.12
Light Weight O 2018 by Ca… 더보기

Queenstown ‘bed tax’ could kill the goose

댓글 0 | 조회 2,087 | 2018.07.12
Queenstown Mayor’s propos… 더보기

Matariki kapa haka showcases the power and st…

댓글 0 | 조회 2,109 | 2018.07.11
Te Waka Huia, Matariki Fe… 더보기

Top Matariki events for the school holidays

댓글 0 | 조회 2,328 | 2018.07.09
Te Ara Rama Matariki Ligh… 더보기

10 Top Tips to keep your house dry this winte…

댓글 0 | 조회 2,584 | 2018.07.06
TheLive Lightly teamhas p… 더보기

Council takes illegal dumpers to court

댓글 0 | 조회 2,460 | 2018.07.04
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff … 더보기

Pick up free timber off-cuts at Waitākere Tra…

댓글 0 | 조회 2,419 | 2018.07.03
Many locals knowWaitākere… 더보기