https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/05/20/a-fast-track-to-environmental-degradation/

I have not seen any contrary legal views, but doubtless other lawyers
will comment further - an earlier comment by two lawyers is here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/22/new-zealand-plans-to-put-big-developments-before-the-environment-thats-dangerous

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On Tue, 21 May 2024 00:52:02 GMT, [email protected] (Willy Nilly) wrote:

Geez, nothing's as much a threat to Democracy than you wannabe
communists. And don't give us that I-am-not-a-commie shtick,
everything you say you would say if you were a commie.

https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/05/20/a-fast-track-to-environmental-degradation/

I have not seen any contrary legal views, but doubtless other lawyers
will comment further - an earlier comment by two lawyers is here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/22/new-zealand-plans-to-put-big-developments-before-the-environment-thats-dangerous


Which of Geoffrey Palmer, Andrew Geddis and Nicola Wheen are
communists, Willy?

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Geez, nothing's as much a threat to Democracy than you wannabe
communists. And don't give us that I-am-not-a-commie shtick,
everything you say you would say if you were a commie.

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In article <[email protected]>, [email protected]
says...

Geez, nothing's as much a threat to Democracy than you wannabe
communists. And don't give us that I-am-not-a-commie shtick,
everything you say you would say if you were a commie.

I take it you're unaware of what a communist is then.

Wikipedia has a page on the subject - might be a good place to start
reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communism

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On Tue, 21 May 2024 00:52:02 GMT, [email protected] (Willy Nilly) wrote:

Geez, nothing's as much a threat to Democracy than you wannabe
communists. And don't give us that I-am-not-a-commie shtick,
everything you say you would say if you were a commie.

By that measure I would be an NZF supporter because I support some of
their policies but not the shyster who founded the party or their MPs
in Parliament.

Calling me an NZF supporter is an insult.


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Rich80105 <[email protected]> wrote: >https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/05/20/a-fast-track-to-environmental-degradation/

I have not seen any contrary legal views, but doubtless other lawyers
will comment further - an earlier comment by two lawyers is here: >https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/22/new-zealand-plans-to-put-big-developments-before-the-environment-thats-dangerous

It is a bold idea and may not be ideal. Time will tell. As for democracy it is nowehere near as serious a threat to democracy as co-governance was.

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On Tue, 21 May 2024 07:14:17 -0000 (UTC), Tony
<[email protected]> wrote:

Rich80105 <[email protected]> wrote: >>https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/05/20/a-fast-track-to-environmental-degradation/ >>

I have not seen any contrary legal views, but doubtless other lawyers
will comment further - an earlier comment by two lawyers is here: >>https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/22/new-zealand-plans-to-put-big-developments-before-the-environment-thats-dangerous

It is a bold idea and may not be ideal. Time will tell. As for democracy it is >nowehere near as serious a threat to democracy as co-governance was.

Yes - along with Maori Wards imposed by local bodies when the
requirement for referenda was abolished.


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