The Ground Between

The Ground Between
Author: Sefton Darby
Publisher: Bridget Williams Books
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2017-11-13
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 094751841X
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There is a deep dysfunction in the way we talk about oil and mining. Battles over oil and mining developments in New Zealand are fierce and polarised. Often presented as a simple trade-off between conservation or quick profit, the debate leaves little space for discussion across ideological divides. The Ground Between provides a rare account from someone who has worked within this contested arena. Drawing on his experience with local and international mining companies, governments and NGOs, Sefton Darby reflects frankly on the state of resource extraction in New Zealand. Seeking to reset the debate within a global context, this book is ultimately about how we – as a country – make decisions around contentious issues.

Turangawaewae

Turangawaewae
Author: Richard Shaw
Publisher: Massey University Press
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2021-08-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 0995140790
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What is a New Zealander? What does it mean to be a citizen of or a resident in this country? How do we understand what makes New Zealand complex, and unique? And what creates a sense of belonging and identity, both here and in the world?Now's a critical time to be thinking about these sorts of things. In a post-Trump, post-Brexit world, easy slogans have taken the place of reasoning and reasonableness, empathy is in retreat, and intolerance is on the march. History tells us that this is never a good mix.In this engaging book, experts and thinkers direct their sharp analysis at these and other important issues. Written for university students, it will appeal to anyone interested in where we have come from and where we are headed. It's a book for active participants in Aotearoa New Zealand and in global society.

Genesis - A Theological Commentary - Volume 1

Genesis - A Theological Commentary - Volume 1
Author: Charles Vogan
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2019-09-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 035993322X
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Genesis started out with God creating "the heavens and the earth." When he was done, he "saw that it was very good." God loved his Creation.But man, the key player in the picture, refused to cooperate and turned away from God. He was supposed to rule the earth under the Father. Instead what ensued was ruin and disaster. So God pronounced doom upon man and crippled him in four key areas. Their Family relationship came to an end.God, however went back to that original idea. He has in mind to create "a new heavens and a new earth", something on a higher level than the first Creation, something that cannot be ruined. To prevent another disaster, God is creating a "new Man" in his own Son to live in that new Creation. Genesis is showing us the process of making that "new Man". The New Creation will be perfect, never to fail - because God's own Son will rule over it.