Rising Prices, Poverty and Peak Oil

Rising Prices, Poverty and Peak Oil

Oil production is near a maximum but demand for it keeps growing.

The cost of living is rising both in New Zealand and around the

world. If it is left up to the market the gap between rich and

poor could become wider.

Come and hear about

- bus fare increases

- GST

- child poverty

- Peak Oil

and say what you think we should do about these problems.

Newtown Hall (Cnr Constable and Daniell Streets, Newtown)

10am Saturday 7 June

There will be light refreshments afterwards.

Issued by Campaign Against Rising Prices

Why I voted against Mayor Prendergast for Local Government New Zealand

The position of president of Local Government New Zealand is too important to be held by a peak oil denier. That is why I would not support Mayor Prendergast in her bid for the position. Peak oil is the most serious issue that we face on a local and global level. I made that clear while the Dompost reporter was recording proceedings. Furthermore, the mayor has shown nothing of the balancing qualities needed in a democratic role. Democracy is much bigger than one person getting their way. Majority rule is always to be balanced with minority protection and sharing the benefits.

Bryan Pepperell

Wellington City Councillor for Southern

MAY DAY RALLY GETS OFF TO A GOOD START

Campaign Against Rising Prices Friday 2nd May / Cuba Mall
Photography by Bryan Pepperell

On Friday 2nd of May a surprising number of different grounds came together is a show of solidarity over rising prices. It was the beginning of things to come. A forum on Poverty is being planned by this new group of activists. Amongst their concerns are public transport costs and Abolition of GST on essentials plus increased pensions. It was clear from the speakers that there is much disenchantment with main stream parties but there was also criticism of the Greens. People want to know where those who run for high office stand on the the fundamental issues that brought the various groups together for a Cost of living Rally.

ANSON GYORGY SZASZY HAS IDEAS ABOUT HEALTH

Anson made a compelling case for alternative health care when he met me on Saturday the 3rd of May at the Newtown Council clinic. He has ideas about how you can have an improved life with better heath. You can contact him by ph: 04 3894347.