Climate Change Minister James Shaw has got me pondering this fact, and at least 14% of the population, who live in areas prone to flooding and sea-level rise, should do so, too.
A quick recap. Five years ago, my wife and I, despairing of living any longer in Auckland, fled to Hawke's Bay and bought an old bach on a beach near Cape Kidnappers. The locals call people like us “blow-ins".
The beach is rocky at the top layer, thanks to many tonnes of river stone and debris from the cape that has been deposited in the sea and thrown up on the sand which, itself, only becomes visible at low tide.
We rebuilt the original 1950s bach, removing the ghastly asbestos cladding and enlarging the footprint. With a 180° view of the sea 40m in front of us, we decided we had found the spot to live in until we “carked it" (in maybe another 20 or 30 years). There are two glorious vineyards directly across the road, lovely neighbours and beautiful walks to take. Paradise.
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First-world problem
Harrowing tales of migrants attempting to enter the US highlight the political failure to fully tackle the problem.
Applying intelligence to AI
I call it the 'Terminator Effect', based on the premise that thinking machines took over the world.
Nazism rears its head
Smirky Höcke, with his penchant for waving with a suspiciously straight elbow and an open palm, won't get to be boss of either state.
Staying ahead of the game
Will the brave new world of bipartisanship that seems to be on offer with an Infrastructure Commission come to fruition?
Grasping the nettle
Broccoli is horrible. It smells, when being cooked, like cat pee.
Hangry? Eat breakfast
People who don't break their fast first thing in the morning report the least life satisfaction.
Chemical reaction
Nitrates in processed meats are well known to cause harm, but consumed from plant sources, their effect is quite different.
Me and my guitar
Australian guitarist Karin Schaupp sticks to the familiar for her Dunedin concerts.
Time is on my side
Age does not weary some of our much-loved musicians but what keeps them on the road?
The kids are not alright
Nuanced account details how China's blessed generation has been replaced by one consumed by fear and hopelessness.
