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20 NATIONAL GREYPOWER MAGAZINE » NOVEMBER <strong>2016</strong> Another view: We devalue democracy at our peril Parliament must make an urgent stand to defend local democracy. By Steve Goldthorpe Our elected representatives must not give the Government sweeping new powers, which would allow the minister-of-the-day to ride roughshod over local, democratic planning processes. The Government's Resource Legislation Amendment bill is in the Select Committee stage, which means that it is on track to become law this spring. Among various proposed measures to further castrate the Resource Management Act, are radical new executive powers set out in Section 360 part D (http://bit.ly/2aKUzzl). If enacted, S360D would mean that the Minister for the Environment would have exclu- sive powers to dictate the planning rules of local authorities and to change existing planning rules retrospectively. The defining purpose of the Resource Management Act is to delegate responsibility for planning matters to local authorities. This means that locally elected territorial councils make planning rules that best suit local circumstances. That arrangement can result in much time-consuming debate over proposals, but that is democracy in action. The Resource Consent process ensures that affected people and local communities are consulted about developments and ultimately have the right to elect local councils to implement their wishes. S360D would override that local democratic process with executive powers of a government minister. That is a dangerous and retrograde step for New Zealand to take. In 1947 Winston Churchill said: “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all those other forms MOBILITY SCOOTERS MANUKAU We service Auckland, Papakura, Pukekohe, Waiuku. SCOOTERS POWER CHAIRS WHEELCHAIRS WALKERS that have been tried from time to time.” A recent example of democracy is the Brexit referendum in the UK, which to everyone’s surprise resulted in a decision to take the UK out of the European Union. Despite severe problems, the UK Government is following the will of the people to implement that decision. To do otherwise would have effectively transformed the UK overnight from a democracy into a dictatorship. The British democratic government is the model on which the New Zealand system is founded. We deviate from that model at its peril. We all want efficient and effective decision-making. But S360D is not needed to deliver that. More importantly, the powers the Government wants Parliament to hand over would expose local economies to planning uncertainty. The minister-of-the-day could intervene at any time with wide discretion. S360D has been labelled a “constitutional outrage” with good reason. History illustrates time and again that executive power, unmoderated by democracy, leads to corruption and disaster. It is enchanting to imagine a benign, wise dictator capable of acting solely in the best interests of all but, in practice, history tells us that that does not happen for long. Instead any dictatorship becomes captured by vested interests or greedy self-interest. For example, there is great pressure by overseas corporations to establish Genetically Engineered (GE) seeds and crops in New Zealand. It would be in their best interests not to have a significant isolated producer able to supply the global market with non-GE foods. They are therefore lobbying the Government to permit the release of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) here. Several local councils, including all three Northland councils, have adopted rules prohibiting the release of GMOs in their territory. In the event that the proposed S360D is enacted, then it could be in the sole authority of the Minister for the Environment to prohibit rules that take a precautionary approach to any release of GMOs. Regardless of the dangers of GMOs in the New Zealand context, removal of the local level of democratic control and freedom from the legislative process is a dangerous step for NZ to take. We sell new and used machines. We can provide finance to approved buyers. Repairs and service to most makes and models. 50022 www.mobilityscootersmanukau.co.nz or phone Graeme on 0800 433 133 IT’S OUR BUSINESS TO KEEP YOU MOBILE
Heal health problems with your food – using NZ’s top selling health book This book “Stay Healthy by Supplying What’s Lacking in Your Diet” by passionate New Zealand nutritionist researcher David Coory, is NZ’s most popular health book of all time – over 87,000 copies have been bought. It’s lively, readable and easy to understand. The book shows you how to prevent or heal just about any diet-related health problem – cardiovascular disorders, joint pains, low energy / libido, prostate and erectile problems, sleep issues, brain fog, etc. It’s an invaluable health reference book for your home – it shows you how to greatly improve your health by making small but critical changes to your diet. You’ll find that when you supply your body with the right amounts of the minerals lacking in our NZ soils and foods, you begin to enjoy a clearer mind, sharper memory and regular heartbeat. Also clearer arteries, pain-free joints and child-like energy. Men’s prostate and erectile problems improve, women’s hormones stabilise, you experience a more worry-free outlook on life and more refreshing all-night sleep. Readers testify to all these benefits. Important health-giving minerals lacking in NZ soils Health minerals such as selenium, magnesium, boron, copper and zinc are lacking in NZ soils. This, combined with unripe picking and processing is the main reason there’s so much poor health among us. Dr. Linus Pauling, Nobel Prize Winner said, “You can trace almost every sickness, almost every disease to a mineral deficiency.” This book works because it allows you to identify the minerals (and sometimes vitamins or fats) you’re not getting enough of in your diet – there’s always some. It then guides you to the foods to eat (or supplements to take if necessary) to give your body the needed amounts of these nutrients. You’ll be surprised how many miserycausing and embarrassing health problems you can cure or prevent, by small but important additions to your diet, especially minerals. There’s no need to take drugs year after year to suppress disease symptoms – just give your body the minerals it needs and let it cure the problem naturally. How to use the book – it’s easy You begin using the book by looking up your health problem in the index at the back of the book. Alongside the health problem you’ll see listed the mineral, or perhaps vitamin or fat, you’re not getting enough of in your diet. For example, let’s assume you’re a man and have a problem with slow urination due to prostate enlargement. So you look up ‘prostate enlargement’ in the index. This reveals the problem to be lack of three minerals. One of the three is selenium (NZ has one of the lowest levels of selenium in the world). So you turn to the section in the book on selenium. First of all you’ll read some interesting facts about selenium. Then you’ll see the list of symptoms of too little selenium in your diet. Selenium has a long list, as do other important minerals like magnesium and zinc, which are lacking in most crop fertilisers. (There’s also a short list of problems caused by too much selenium.) Then comes a simple food chart – this lists daily servings of NZ foods with useful amounts of selenium that provide 10% or more of your daily need. At the head of the food chart is shown the amount of the selenium you need each day for optimum health – in this case it is 70 mcg (micrograms) for men, 60 mcg for women and 35 mcg for a child. (These amounts are known as the RDI, which stands for Recommended Daily Intake.) Now run your eye down the food chart and look for food servings you would normally eat in a typical day – for example, two eggs will give you 15 mcg of selenium, 4 slices of North Island white bread 10 mcg, etc. Next, total up the mcgs of selenium from the listed foods you normally eat and compare it with the RDI at the head of the chart. You’ll probably find you’re getting about 35 mcg – only half the RDI requirement you need for full health. Now look again down the food chart for rich sources of selenium – you’ll see that Brazil nuts are a rich source – 650 mcg for a third of a cup. So all you need do is eat a handful of Brazil nuts a week to make up your selenium deficiency. Selenium deficiency solved – it’s that simple. Now do the same for the other two NATIONAL minerals listed GREYPOWER as and you MAGAZINE can eat any type » NOVEMBER of food you like. <strong>2016</strong> It requires 21 lacking in the index, then wait patiently for your body to begin its healing. There are sections and food charts throughout the book, similar to the one on selenium – one for each mineral and vitamin you need. Health problems healed by providing minerals lacking in the NZ diet All the health problems below have been healed or greatly improved by supplying minerals lacking in the NZ diet. (Just look them up in the index of the book.) Low energy Eye – macular degeneration Acid stomach Fingers numb/tingling Angina pain Gout Diabetes type 2 Arthritis – rheumatoid Insomnia Heart attack – stroke Asthma Heartbeat rapid/irregular Dementia (mild) Hemorrhoids Back pain (lower) High blood pressure Bad breath Insulin resistance Brown age spots Irritable bowel Burning feet Legs numb or tingling Low libido Arthritis – osteo mild Cataracts Light headedness Migraine Poor short-term memory Chronic fatigue Cancer (most kinds) Constipation Osteoporosis Leg cramps Panic attacks Depression (mild) Polymyalgia/Fibromyalgia Gum disease Cholesterol – high LDL Food allergies High blood triglycerides Erectile problems Urination slow or frequent Eye – cataracts Three month cure for arthritis The book also has an interesting three month cure for arthritis, by a well known vet, turned doctor – Dr Joel Walech. His cure is based on providing your body with the full range of trace minerals it requires, plus gelatine to rebuild bone and cartilage. Dr Walech claims that both osteo and rheumatoid arthritis respond in just three months. Reports from readers have been excellent. Over 87,000 copies bought in NZ Protect yourself from a heart attack or stroke This latest 9th edition of the book also has a chapter on ‘Avoiding a heart attack or stroke’ – the latest findings on how to protect or heal yourself from cardiovascular disease. It contains so much newly discovered health information, you’ll have to forget half what you’ve been told the past 20 years. You’re shown the devastating role of too much sugar, the danger of heat-damaged vegetable fats, and why saturated fat is not harmful as once thought. And why, when aged over 65, higher cholesterol levels can extend your life and protect against brain deterioration. Also how to lower high blood pressure naturally and avoid blood clots by obtaining natural vitamin E from your food. Avoid the need to take beta-blockers, blood thinners and other debilitating drugs year after year. New 9th edition of NZ’s top selling health book – now better than ever. Avoiding Alzheimers and short-term memory problems Another new chapter in the book is on ‘Avoiding Alzheimers’. Learn why developed countries like ours have a 50% rate of Alzheimers over the age 85, and some other countries only about 6%. The little known nutritional reasons may surprise you. Dramatically lower your cancer risk Another important new chapter is on ‘Avoiding cancer’. Learn why NZ has gone from a 3% death rate three generations ago, to 30% nowadays. The causes are clear when you have the facts. The information in this chapter on good nutrition and avoiding acidity is critical for us all. Cancer is far easier avoided than cured. For example, by simply getting the recommended daily intake (RDI) of folate, which is seriously lacking in most of our NZ diets, you lower your risk of bowel cancer a massive 75%. Men also lower their risk of prostate cancer 66% with the full RDI of selenium, and sufficient vitamin D from the sun can lower your risk of most cancers up to 60%. Lose 3 kg of fat in just one week As a bonus, the book gives you a fail-proof way of losing 3 kg of fat a week. It may sound unbelievable but in just 7 days you lose a whole 3 kg, no matter how many years you’ve carried it around. It works every time discipline, but it’s healthy and simple. The method was developed by the nutritionist researcher of this book, 70 year old David Coory after trying one disagreeable method after another to lose weight. David has now maintained a consistent healthy weight for years. Use the method monthly until you you’ve dropped to your ideal weight. If it creeps up again by 3 kgs, use the method for a week and you’re slim again. Couriered to you free The book is easy to read, has large print, cartoons, really useful health hints, and very reasonably priced. It’s couriered to you free, usually arriving at your door within two days. You also get a 60 day, money-back guarantee. Testimonials from readers “Amazing book, very easy to read, well presented. Best health book I’ve ever read. No 1!” Frank, Tauranga “I use your Stay Healthy book as a reference guide, going through it to find nutrient dense food that I am able to tolerate. This has changed my life. My pain has eased and my sleep cycle is now regular for the first time in years.” Miriam, Hamilton “It’s the first time anything I have been interested in and purchased has exceeded the advertised expectations. The book is absolutely wonderful. It will take its place amongst the array of medical texts in my bookcase.” Geoff, Lower Hutt “Today I received a copy of the latest edition of your Stay Healthy book and have to tell you that it is fantastic! You have certainly put in a lot of work. I have had the earlier version for over 10 years and have lost count how many times I have referred to it for myself and other people.” Pauline, Greenhithe, Auckland. “Just received my ‘Stay Healthy’ book and am absolutely delighted with it.” Barbara, Australia (Health Kinseolgist) NZ nutrition researcher David Coory, age 70 – passionate about natural health. “LOVE the new book! Thank you for all the work you did in updating and rewriting.” Janice, Tauranga “I find your book the best health book I have ever purchased.” Barry, Richmond “I am most impressed with the content and feel there must be almost a lifetime’s work in it.” Lois, Christchurch “Best book I have ever read bar-none! I have now lost 15 kilos and working on the next 10 with help from information derived from this book.” Denis, Featherston “This book is fantastic. I use it as a reference manual. It’s world class for sure.” Geoff, Titahi Bay “There are lots of health books out there these days. However, if you are looking for something really useful, insightful, well researched and a real treasure of information, look no further. This is the one.” NZ Journal of Natural Medicine Price (couriered free within NZ): One copy $25, two or more copies, $20 each. (Less than the cost of a visit to the doctor) (60 day money-back guarantee of satisfaction) Four ways you can buy 1. Buy online at www.healthhouse.co.nz using your credit card (secured through DPS) 2. Call Health House toll-free on 0800 140 141 and use your credit card (or a bank payment – Westpac account 03 1548 0039888 00) 3. Fill out the order form below and post it free with your credit card details or cheque to Freepost 206782, Health House, Private Bag 12029, Tauranga, 3143 (or fax it to 0800 140 142). 4. Visit the Health House Shop in Tauranga, 1 Whakakake St, Tauriko Business Estate, Mon-Fri 8.30 - 4.30pm. Phone 07 543 0481 or 0800 140 141. Fax 0800 140 142. Order Form Please free courier me immediately …… copies of the book “Stay Healthy by Supplying What’s Lacking in Your Diet.” Enclosed is my cheque for $25 single copy, or $20 each for two or more copies, or debit my Visa, MasterCard or Amex credit card number below. (60 day money-back guarantee of satisfaction) Name Address Post code Phone number Card No Expiry date 3 digit code Your credit card details are fully protected by New Zealand’s largest online credit card service.
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