http://blog.epa.gov/ej/2012/04/learning-about-environmental-justice-in-aotearoanew-zealand/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=learning-about-environmental-justice-in-aotearoanew-zealand Environmental Justice in Overburdened Communities Sat, 18 May 2013 20:18:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://blog.epa.gov/ej/2012/04/learning-about-environmental-justice-in-aotearoanew-zealand/#comment-258 Carlton Eley Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:29:18 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/ej/?p=159#comment-258 I noticed some commonalities during my fellowship in New Zealand. For example, Iwi (or tribes) are concerned about the condition of the Waiwhetu Stream in Lower Hutt. For context, this 2011 article may interest you — http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/5035910/Hutt-River-clogged-with-ooze-and-toxic-algae. Terry Puketapu is referenced at the end of the article. I interviewed Terry in 2003. At the time, he shared that he reviewed the U.S. EPA website, including sections on environmental justice. Second, I was reminded about environmental justice when I read public health statistics in reports and local newspapers. As I recall, asthma in young children was a major concern.

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/ej/2012/04/learning-about-environmental-justice-in-aotearoanew-zealand/#comment-248 Jimmy Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:14:37 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/ej/?p=159#comment-248 It’s great to see that there is a International component to the “Environmental Justice IN Action Blog”. Mr. Eley do you see similar EJ problems internationally in New Zeland?

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/ej/2012/04/learning-about-environmental-justice-in-aotearoanew-zealand/#comment-36 RP Herisse Fri, 25 May 2012 14:08:42 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/ej/?p=159#comment-36 Congratulations on the Fellowship Carlton and thanks for sharing this insight.

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/ej/2012/04/learning-about-environmental-justice-in-aotearoanew-zealand/#comment-31 Alice Adams Mon, 14 May 2012 14:53:38 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/ej/?p=159#comment-31 Thanks for sharing Carlton!

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/ej/2012/04/learning-about-environmental-justice-in-aotearoanew-zealand/#comment-29 Matthew Hardy Fri, 11 May 2012 15:19:53 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/ej/?p=159#comment-29 Good to see some learning from Down Under!

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/ej/2012/04/learning-about-environmental-justice-in-aotearoanew-zealand/#comment-28 P Fletcher Thu, 10 May 2012 21:57:48 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/ej/?p=159#comment-28 Ironically, I was just wrestling with the sometimes opposing goals of preserving cultural heritage and retaining the built representation of that heritage. Your article gives me hope.

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/ej/2012/04/learning-about-environmental-justice-in-aotearoanew-zealand/#comment-27 Shamim Al Razi Tue, 08 May 2012 21:32:27 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/ej/?p=159#comment-27 Thx Carlton for your research based work.

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/ej/2012/04/learning-about-environmental-justice-in-aotearoanew-zealand/#comment-26 Shamim Al Razi Tue, 08 May 2012 10:59:13 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/ej/?p=159#comment-26 Thanks Carlton.

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/ej/2012/04/learning-about-environmental-justice-in-aotearoanew-zealand/#comment-25 Erin Robertson Sat, 05 May 2012 08:25:48 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/ej/?p=159#comment-25 thanks, carlton. new zealand is really ahead of the curve on the environment, urban planning, etc. there’s so much to learn from them. keep up the good work!

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/ej/2012/04/learning-about-environmental-justice-in-aotearoanew-zealand/#comment-24 Phil Gurnsey Fri, 04 May 2012 01:40:48 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/ej/?p=159#comment-24 So great to see the memory of your time here in NZ as vivid as the day you left. I think you’ve captured it really well. Since you’ve left, more iwi have reached settlement of grievances with the Crown. Their resources have enabled them to achieve better co-governance of natural resources. From my recent experience of working with the Waikato River Authority, co-governance is providing for innovation and change, and a platform for enduring, effective relationships across the community.

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