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Dear Sir/ Madam,
If there is to be a debate about matters of science, let it be held in public. Absence of evidence (here, of harm) is not evidence of absence. Let it not be thought that we have a deal of science about this particular toxin, brodifacoum. We don’t. There… View moreSaturday 3 June, 2017
Dear Sir/ Madam,
If there is to be a debate about matters of science, let it be held in public. Absence of evidence (here, of harm) is not evidence of absence. Let it not be thought that we have a deal of science about this particular toxin, brodifacoum. We don’t. There are many reasons not to use it in the manner proposed for the Brook headwaters.
A hearing, not publically notified, imposed conditions to the poison consent that have now been ‘surrendered’ almost in entirety. By legislation effective this year, Councils now play no part, nor the public, when a decision is being made to aerially drop brodifacoum within a ‘predator-proof fence’. Some may be comfortable with that state of affairs. Many will not, and for many reasons.
There will be questions asked. “How do you prove a fence is predator-proof? What objective criteria can be applied?” And: “Does this fence meet those criteria? How are we to know, if they are not obliged to say? On whom should rest the burden of proof?” The fence perimeters will be patrolled by lawyers, not a desirable state of affairs.
This issue is befogged by the enchantment of a romantic vision in which Bambi’s mother does not die. We shan’t see the dying moreporks in what we are told will not be anyone’s favourite time. We are first to blind ourselves with the glory of a painted future, as we save our babies now. This propaganda remains a projection on the wall. Maybe we can take pests out by genetic selection for the infertility of offspring. Maybe we don’t need poisons.
How about just trapping, while we think about it?
Yours truly,
Christopher St Johanser, M.Phil.(English), M.A.(Applied).
Chair
Brook Valley Community Group (Inc.)
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Letting you all know that in due course, ie after the Winter, we will be selling seedlings at Waimarama Community Gardens in Tantragee Rd, The Brook. If you would like us to sow something in particular you can email me with your requests. There will probably be herbs as well as vegs. We have … View moreLetting you all know that in due course, ie after the Winter, we will be selling seedlings at Waimarama Community Gardens in Tantragee Rd, The Brook. If you would like us to sow something in particular you can email me with your requests. There will probably be herbs as well as vegs. We have nowhere to put money on the property so you can either deposit in our bank account online (number is at the Gardens) or give it to a member of the Gardens if you see them there.
We are also working on having a day every fortnight/month where we will have a food swap which could include other things besides vegetables and fruit eg preserves, etc. Will announce it on here as soon as we decide which day and when.
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Dear Nelson TAX PAYER,
I just attended a town meetings about the plan to continue funding the
private Brook Sanctuary who leases OUR land. They want money for fencing repair and to air drop Brodifacoum all over the Brook waterways in the facade of killing just possums and rats thus keeping it … View moreDear Nelson TAX PAYER,
I just attended a town meetings about the plan to continue funding the
private Brook Sanctuary who leases OUR land. They want money for fencing repair and to air drop Brodifacoum all over the Brook waterways in the facade of killing just possums and rats thus keeping it predator free.
The Brodifacoum guidelines state it is not water soluble and should not be used near water. DOC's own scientific review states it is not a good choice for pest control as the secondary poisoning (effecting all of the food chain) is detrimental to more than the targeted pest. This poison doesn't break down quickly and any larger critters ingesting it dies a really torturous slow death up to two weeks. We are talking this poison effecting ants, worms, All birds, especially hawks and owls, pigs, elk, unsuspecting horses, dogs, and cats! Also water life such as eels! It is not recommended for aerial drop and bait stations are highly suggested with the guidelines to burn or bury carcasses to stop on going poisoning. This poison makes 1080 look like sugar water.
The initial consent applied for and given to the Brook Sanctuary was for a fence and no mention of using Brodifacoum. To make it more insane and underhanded, the resource doesn't require public notification and there will be no required public announcement of the aerial drop . This shotgunapproach will potentially see Brodifacoum spewed all over. Aerial drops are notorious for inaccuracies.
Adding insult to injury, this private trust has already received over a million tax payer dollars and received on May 23 another 100k now and 150k later once a new business plan is submitted. There is no mention this money will not be used for Brodifacoum which many
of us of Nelson oppose!
Many additional issues of great concern have been highlighted by Nelson residents and were brought forward by Councillor Tim Skinner such as the fence is flawed from the beginning and continues to be breeched by landslides. Wildlands Constultants who did the Assessment of Environmental Effects and found “less than minor” effects on the environment so was granted no need to notify the public. It was shown this company had an extreme conflict of interest as they OWN the fence company! In addition, the financial viability of the Brook Sanctuary has been kept secret from the public and it is questionable.
Very disturbing was the lack of transparency and community involvement experienced at this meeting and others as the debate to award them moneyknowing these issues were done in “closed” session as we in the public gallery were ushered out. We were “ allowed” to observe councillors excusing themselves and the hands going up for the vote. Councillor Tim Skinner who had done his homework and presented facts during this closed debate was the only one present who was knowledgeable about Brodifacoum and reported first hand knowledge of the fence being of poor design that would never work for that type of terrain and undermined by constant slips. He raised all issues and it was sickening how it obviously fell on ignorant, deaf ears. He and two other Councillors, Dahlberg and Walker who had been a board member of SPCA, removed themselves from voting as somehow their knowledge and publicly voiced concerns of lack of confidence in the Sanctuary mean they are bias by the guidelines given by the CEO.
Interesting how other councillors who had a vested interest in the sanctuary stayed present. It was disturbing how the Green representatives Matt Lawrey and Kate Fulton showed no scientific knowledge of Brodifacoum and grouped it into the likes of 1080 and obviously didn't do any research to show the properties much more toxic and severe to the environment. The other councillors were just as ignorant and didn't seem to care.
If the Brook Sanctuary with the blessing of “Our” city council get away with this, the unprotected waterways and private property in and along the waterways will be greatly effected and put in harms way. It will effect the tributaries and wildlife down into the sea. It is all connected! I am not fear mongering. This is fact. Forget about having your dogs playing and scavenging around these areas as the so called “Sanctuary” is not and never will be secure and is planning to practice a level of inhumanity to wildlife that words cannot describe. I'm so in shock that this is being allowed to happen because the “right” boxes got ticked by council!
Carleen Reich
22 Springlea Heights
Atawhai, Nelson
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The latest Our Nelson will be in your mailbox this week. Here is the online version - read about the Founders Book Fair, which starts this week, how to register your dog online, the new Maitai to Rocks Road Cycle Path, and the Matariki celebrations to be held at Nelson Public Libraries. It's … View moreThe latest Our Nelson will be in your mailbox this week. Here is the online version - read about the Founders Book Fair, which starts this week, how to register your dog online, the new Maitai to Rocks Road Cycle Path, and the Matariki celebrations to be held at Nelson Public Libraries. It's all on in Our Nelson!
It's time to register your dog, and this year you can do it online through Council's Dogs Online service. Once you've got your dog registration form in the post, go to my.nelson.govt.nz and click on the 'Dog Applications' link under 'Animal Management' to get … View moreIt's time to register your dog, and this year you can do it online through Council's Dogs Online service. Once you've got your dog registration form in the post, go to my.nelson.govt.nz and click on the 'Dog Applications' link under 'Animal Management' to get started. You'll need your credit card, dog owner number and date of birth. And if you register online before 1 July, you'll go in the draw to win a 3.5 kg bag of dog biscuits.
My daughter has just moved into her first rental property and needs some basics to get set up. Most importantly she is after a good fridge/freezer and washing machine. If anyone has either or both of these for sale we would love to hear from you. Must be in good working condition and clean and tidy… View moreMy daughter has just moved into her first rental property and needs some basics to get set up. Most importantly she is after a good fridge/freezer and washing machine. If anyone has either or both of these for sale we would love to hear from you. Must be in good working condition and clean and tidy please. Cheers, Karen
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