Blog Roundup 9th August 2009
This New Zealand life asks the question:
Comment: If NZ only commits to a 15% reduction in carbon dioxide while Britain pays for 34%, why should UK consumers purchase NZ goods and support an economy subsidised by inaction?
Climate change is a frequent visitor in the letters page of the Dom Post with opinions unsurprisingly polarised. TNZL summarises the problem with emission reduction really well, and there are also some really good comments. (including some from Hubby that I dont quite understadn – but that’s what you get for marrying a cleverclogs). I personally think its important from a migration point of view to realise that “100% Pure” is a marketing slogan, and often bears little relation to the reality of life in New Zealand.
The Dawes Family have written a heartrending post about the hardship of dealing with relaitives going home after a visit. I personally feel blessed that I was able to bring my family out with me – even though it has been a struggle. I would not have made a success of this move if I had to deal with the pain of constantly saying goodbye to them. Hankies may be required.
Domestic Executive has a post about muffins. Ok – I know it’s not about the perils of immigration – but what the hell – it’s muffins. I can feel the sugar rush from here. She also talks about a trip to the beach, as we are having the most glorious sunny weather here right now and winter has hidden from us for a few days. Anyway – pictures of beaches always cheer me up!
Again – not exactly anything to do with immigration, but I was sent a link though LinkedIn to a blog post at Ask Kalena about good and bad customer service in new Zealand. The win goes to BestBlooms and Hornby Florist in Christchurch. We have had some shocking service lately, specifically from the Intercontinental Hotel in Wellington, and due to a similar arrogant attitude to that shown by the loser in this article, Issac Theatre Royal in Christchurch, they have lost an awful lot of money that we will no longer be spending with them.
And for sheer unadulterated silliness – have a look over at Moon Over Martinborough and learn the perils of getting sheep in your fields. It had me rolling with laughter.
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