Earth Files #4
Thursday, September 24th 2009 @ 3:30 AM (not yet rated)
Have you heard of STV the "Single Transferable Voting" System?
I trust you have and that you have educated yourself on this superb voting method.
Wellington City and Dunedin among a small group of towns use this system and it is by far the most fairest method of voting, for when you vote for a person such as a mayor and or councilors. This is an example of higher consciousness being deployed.
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The NZ Government website that explains this is at: http://www.stv.govt.nz/
When NZers become wise they will realize that this voting system empowers the community, and rewards the official who is a unifier of people and penalises those who polarize the community. This is a system for conscious citizens. It is 21st century technology and systems working together. If we are unable to comprehend how this system can enable better governance by the community, then regrettably we lose this profound opportunity to empower conscious governance.
http://www.stv.govt.nz/
To check out the history of the Values Party, NZ and our planets first national, ecologically based political party go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Values_Party
You will get an understanding of the long and winding road that green consciousness has had to endure to educate human beings into the realization that as an emergent species our bodies are made of the environment and made of the elements of this planet. When we crystalise our understanding that we are a gift of nature, we can then engage in reciprocity and align with the natural world by becoming conscious of what we need to urgent do to bring about super sustainability. Read the “manifestos” on the link at the bottom of the page.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Values_Party
And if you want to read the Green Party perspective on the Values Party go http://www.greens.org.nz/page/history-green-party?#
There is some very interesting information and you will see that two previous co leaders of the Green party, Jeanette Fitzsimons and the late Rod Donald plus Mike Ward were Values Party members before becoming Green Members of Parliament.
Also, that we have to be appreciative that Green consciousness is coming to the major political parties because of the Values and Green party, however there is now an urgency to Green the whole of human society.
That’s http://www.greens.org.nz/page/history-green-party?#
That is EARTH FILES for this week.
Earth Files #3
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 @ 8:27 AM (not yet rated)
Have you perused the website New Zealand Business Council of Sustainable Development at www.nzbcsd.org.nz
In their latest media release they say that;
September 14 2009
Media Release
Business leaders: proposed Emissions Trading Scheme deal disappointing, costly, continues uncertainty
The proposed changes to the emissions trading scheme are disappointing.
The Business Council, whose 63 member companies’ annual sales of $59 billion equate to about 43% of gross domestic product in dollar terms, has argued for pricing emissions since 2003.
Capping the price on emissions and delaying the phase out of assistance for major emitters could cost the taxpayers billions of dollars, at the expected price of carbon following a new climate change deal at Copenhagen. It also reduces New Zealand’s prospects of meeting its emissions commitments because major emitters have less incentive to cut emissions. In the meantime, the taxpayer picks up the larger share of the bill.
See www.nzbcsd.org.nz for the full transcript.
And what of the up and coming Conference in Copenhagen?
http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/
Go to their site and sign on to "encouraging" the NZ Government to do something bold for our collective future. If you are a parent or a grandparent, here is a way you can support all children of the now and the future.
With NZ in the top 5 of the planets polluters per head of population, we need to show both courage and moral leadership. If we are not bold and make deep cuts, other countries may boycott our Clean Green image, due to our perceived double standards.
Brought to you by the Sustainable Business Network and green living site www.Ecobob.co.nz - suppliers provide special offers when they list their products or services. They then rate themselves against six principles of sustainability: cyclic, solar, mega-efficient, safe, social, and certified.
Users of the site have the opportunity to share their thoughts about the product or service by commenting on the listings. www.greenlist.co.nz
If Stephen Tindall and Jim Salinger and myself, can sign on, then over half of middle NZ can surely do the same.
http://www.signon.org.nz
Finally http://www.sustainable.org.nz/
Greenlist.co.nz is the world's first green directory where products and services are compared against sustainability principles.
Brought to you by the Sustainable Business Network and green living site www.Ecobob.co.nz - suppliers provide special offers when they list their products or services. They then rate themselves against six principles of sustainability: cyclic, solar, mega-efficient, safe, social, and certified.
Users of the site have the opportunity to share their thoughts about the product or service by commenting on the listings. www.greenlist.co.nz
Natural Therapies Healing, Diplomas and a Degree
Wednesday, September 9th 2009 @ 7:53 PM (not yet rated)
Wanting to know about natural medicine and therapies?
The South Pacific School of Natural Therapies here in Auckland NZ is NZ's first premier natural health college.
http://www.spcnt.ac.nz
Where you can obtain a:
Diploma in Naturopathy
Diploma in Herbal Medicine
... leading to a ...
Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) and a degree from Charles Sturt University (NSW, Australia).
We in NZ pride ourselves as being a fit and healthy nation, especially over the last half century. And our sports people have shown this with a significant higher proportion of Olympic and World Champions in so many sports, it shows that we are a very vigorous and successful nation and this comes about from our healthy food chain, relaxed lifestyle and a healthy outlook.
So if you want to gain a qualification in natural medicine and understand the profundity of the workings of your own body, there is ample opportunity for you here to learn and set yourself up as a Natural Health practitioner.
Also:
http://www.wellpark.co.nz
Wellpark College of Natural Therapies provides courses in naturopathy, massage, aromatherapy, herbal medicine, nutrition, ayurveda and yoga to certificate or diploma level. All courses are NZQA approved and lead to rewarding careers in the natural health professions. Wellpark College is ideal for any international student who wants to study abroad to gain qualifications at a school of natural medicine while immersed in the full New Zealand experience.
Finally if you want to use the web to learn more about natural medicine and why it is imperative for you to know exactly what you are putting into your body...
Check out www.mercola.com
Joseph Mercola’s web site is one of many who can inform you on natural health, preventative medicine and longevity. If you enjoy your body, here is a web site for you to learn how to cherish it and keep it working at optimum levels.
Remember your body is a temple, even though many of you may be treating it as a bar and a fast food restaurant.
It is all you have got.
www.mercola.com
This Program is Sponsored by Ollie Pacific Health @
www.olliepacifichealth.co.nz
