In a natural disaster there are ceratin things which are very desirable to >function throught the disaster, examples are bridges/roads, hospitals, water >supply lines, power supply, sewers, communication networks.
New Zealand is on the cyclone alley from the Coral sea. We have had then in >20-30 years intervals. There will be another one in 30 years time.
Or maybe sooner for the climate change relgion.
The substation at Redclyffe, located near the northern banks of
the Tutaekuri river on the outskirts of Napier, flooded, the
national grid ...
https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/climate-change/hawkes-bay-and-gisborne-lose-all-electricity-possibly-for-weeks
On the banks of the River, read in the flood plane. The river has ruled on >this issue.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/131220400/gisborne-and-hawkes-bay-communications-down-power-out-for-days-to-weeks
Transpower has declared a “grid emergency” following the loss of >electricity supply to Hawke's Bay and Gisborne and is warning ofThey happen every year.
outages for “days to weeks, rather than hours”. Phones across
Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay went down on Tuesday morning.
Transpower said its Redclyffe substation, near Taradale, was
probably underwater. The Unison and Eastland networks that
distribute electricity to the region are currently down as a result.
"Until we are able to gain access to the substation we will
not have a clear picture of how long the region will be without
power, but we are advising that the community should be prepared
to be without power for days to weeks, rather than hours,
Transpower said in a statement shortly after 11am."
There might be migigating factors as to why the subsatation was built where >it is. However it would have paid dividends it the substation was high and >dry.
I hope that Transpower does understand that building back better is a >brilliant idea which must be done as power supply is one of the life lines. The situation is driven by a climate event.
Gordon <Gordon@leaf.net.nz> wrote:
In a natural disaster there are ceratin things which are very desirable to >>function throught the disaster, examples are bridges/roads, hospitals, water >>supply lines, power supply, sewers, communication networks.They happen every year.
New Zealand is on the cyclone alley from the Coral sea. We have had then in >>20-30 years intervals. There will be another one in 30 years time.
Or maybe sooner for the climate change relgion.
The substation at Redclyffe, located near the northern banks of
the Tutaekuri river on the outskirts of Napier, flooded, the
national grid ...
https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/climate-change/hawkes-bay-and-gisborne-lose-all-electricity-possibly-for-weeks
On the banks of the River, read in the flood plane. The river has ruled on >>this issue.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/131220400/gisborne-and-hawkes-bay-communications-down-power-out-for-days-to-weeks
Transpower has declared a “grid emergency? following the loss of >>electricity supply to Hawke's Bay and Gisborne and is warning of
outages for “days to weeks, rather than hours?. Phones across
Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay went down on Tuesday morning.
Transpower said its Redclyffe substation, near Taradale, was
probably underwater. The Unison and Eastland networks that
distribute electricity to the region are currently down as a result.
"Until we are able to gain access to the substation we will
not have a clear picture of how long the region will be without
power, but we are advising that the community should be prepared
to be without power for days to weeks, rather than hours,
Transpower said in a statement shortly after 11am."
There might be migigating factors as to why the subsatation was built where >>it is. However it would have paid dividends it the substation was high and >>dry.
I hope that Transpower does understand that building back better is a >>brilliant idea which must be done as power supply is one of the life lines. >The situation is driven by a climate event.
This time it was our turn.
It will be our turn again one day as well as the rest of the world.
Now let us please ignore the cretins who believe that 3/5 waters would in any >way improve this situation and let us get on with recovery without >recrimination and political posturing.
On Tue, 14 Feb 2023 03:56:51 -0000 (UTC), Tony
<lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:
Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote:And that is indeed happening; transpower will be already planning alternatives to the 1927 Redclyffe substation pending better
In a natural disaster there are ceratin things which are very desirable to >>function throught the disaster, examples are bridges/roads, hospitals, waterThe situation is driven by a climate event.
supply lines, power supply, sewers, communication networks.
New Zealand is on the cyclone alley from the Coral sea. We have had then in
20-30 years intervals. There will be another one in 30 years time.
Or maybe sooner for the climate change relgion.
The substation at Redclyffe, located near the northern banks of
the Tutaekuri river on the outskirts of Napier, flooded, the
national grid ...
https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/climate-change/hawkes-bay-and-gisborne-lose-all-electricity-possibly-for-weeks
On the banks of the River, read in the flood plane. The river has ruled on >>this issue.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/131220400/gisborne-and-hawkes-bay-communications-down-power-out-for-days-to-weeks
Transpower has declared a “grid emergency�€? following the loss of >>electricity supply to Hawke's Bay and Gisborne and is warning of
outages for “days to weeks, rather than hours�€?. Phones across >>Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay went down on Tuesday morning.
Transpower said its Redclyffe substation, near Taradale, was
probably underwater. The Unison and Eastland networks that
distribute electricity to the region are currently down as a result.
"Until we are able to gain access to the substation we will
not have a clear picture of how long the region will be without
power, but we are advising that the community should be prepared
to be without power for days to weeks, rather than hours,
Transpower said in a statement shortly after 11am."
There might be migigating factors as to why the subsatation was built where
it is. However it would have paid dividends it the substation was high and >>dry.
I hope that Transpower does understand that building back better is a >>brilliant idea which must be done as power supply is one of the life lines.
They happen every year.
This time it was our turn.
It will be our turn again one day as well as the rest of the world.
Now let us please ignore the cretins who believe that 3/5 waters would in any
way improve this situation and let us get on with recovery without >recrimination and political posturing.
information when they are able to access that facility. One in one
hundred year events are no longer sufficient.
Christopher Luxon is now saying that we need a multi-government
planning for the effects of climate change and adaptation for the
greater anticipated climate effects likely ahead of us, and mitigation
of contributions by New Zealand towards efficiency of emissions to
assist the world effort. He is very clear that recognition of climate
change does now require a big effort.
He expressed the view that Climate deniers and climate minimalists
just need to give those views up, and we need to work together and get moving to lead the world on minimising emmissions; and he has offered
to work with Government. .
Meanwhile Seymour wants MPs to be kept away from their electorates and
home areas to sit in parliament; hiding out in Wellington to get on
with whatever he thinks is of more importance than the emergency.
On Tue, 14 Feb 2023 03:56:51 -0000 (UTC), TonyWhat a typical Rich post - nothing we did not already know.
<lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:
Gordon <Gordon@leaf.net.nz> wrote:
In a natural disaster there are ceratin things which are very desirable to >>>function throught the disaster, examples are bridges/roads, hospitals, water >>>supply lines, power supply, sewers, communication networks.They happen every year.
New Zealand is on the cyclone alley from the Coral sea. We have had then in >>>20-30 years intervals. There will be another one in 30 years time.
Or maybe sooner for the climate change relgion.
The substation at Redclyffe, located near the northern banks of
the Tutaekuri river on the outskirts of Napier, flooded, the
national grid ...
https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/climate-change/hawkes-bay-and-gisborne-lose-all-electricity-possibly-for-weeks
On the banks of the River, read in the flood plane. The river has ruled on >>>this issue.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/131220400/gisborne-and-hawkes-bay-communications-down-power-out-for-days-to-weeks
Transpower has declared a “grid emergency? following the loss of >>>electricity supply to Hawke's Bay and Gisborne and is warning of
outages for “days to weeks, rather than hours?. Phones across >>>Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay went down on Tuesday morning.
Transpower said its Redclyffe substation, near Taradale, was
probably underwater. The Unison and Eastland networks that
distribute electricity to the region are currently down as a result.
"Until we are able to gain access to the substation we will
not have a clear picture of how long the region will be without
power, but we are advising that the community should be prepared
to be without power for days to weeks, rather than hours,
Transpower said in a statement shortly after 11am."
There might be migigating factors as to why the subsatation was built where >>>it is. However it would have paid dividends it the substation was high and >>>dry.
I hope that Transpower does understand that building back better is a >>>brilliant idea which must be done as power supply is one of the life lines. >>The situation is driven by a climate event.
This time it was our turn.
It will be our turn again one day as well as the rest of the world.
Now let us please ignore the cretins who believe that 3/5 waters would in any >>way improve this situation and let us get on with recovery without >>recrimination and political posturing.
And that is indeed happening; transpower will be already planning >alternatives to the 1927 Redclyffe substation pending better
information when they are able to access that facility. One in one
hundred year events are no longer sufficient.
Christopher Luxon is now saying that we need a multi-government
planning for the effects of climate change and adaptation for the
greater anticipated climate effects likely ahead of us, and mitigation
of contributions by New Zealand towards efficiency of emissions to
assist the world effort. He is very clear that recognition of climate
change does now require a big effort.
He expressed the view that Climate deniers and climate minimalists
just need to give those views up, and we need to work together and get
moving to lead the world on minimising emmissions; and he has offered
to work with Government. .
Meanwhile Seymour wants MPs to be kept away from their electorates and
home areas to sit in parliament; hiding out in Wellington to get on
with whatever he thinks is of more importance than the emergency.
Rich80105 <Rich...@hotmail.com> wrote:
On Tue, 14 Feb 2023 03:56:51 -0000 (UTC), Tony
<lizan...@orcon.net.nz> wrote:
Gordon <Gor...@leaf.net.nz> wrote:
In a natural disaster there are ceratin things which are very desirable toThe situation is driven by a climate event.
function throught the disaster, examples are bridges/roads, hospitals, water
supply lines, power supply, sewers, communication networks.
New Zealand is on the cyclone alley from the Coral sea. We have had then in
20-30 years intervals. There will be another one in 30 years time.
Or maybe sooner for the climate change relgion.
The substation at Redclyffe, located near the northern banks of
the Tutaekuri river on the outskirts of Napier, flooded, the
national grid ...
https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/climate-change/hawkes-bay-and-gisborne-lose-all-electricity-possibly-for-weeks
On the banks of the River, read in the flood plane. The river has ruled on
this issue.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/131220400/gisborne-and-hawkes-bay-communications-down-power-out-for-days-to-weeks
Transpower has declared a “grid emergency�€? following the loss of >>>electricity supply to Hawke's Bay and Gisborne and is warning of >>>outages for “days to weeks, rather than hours�€?. Phones across >>>Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay went down on Tuesday morning.
Transpower said its Redclyffe substation, near Taradale, was
probably underwater. The Unison and Eastland networks that
distribute electricity to the region are currently down as a result.
"Until we are able to gain access to the substation we will
not have a clear picture of how long the region will be without
power, but we are advising that the community should be prepared
to be without power for days to weeks, rather than hours,
Transpower said in a statement shortly after 11am."
There might be migigating factors as to why the subsatation was built where
it is. However it would have paid dividends it the substation was high and
dry.
I hope that Transpower does understand that building back better is a >>>brilliant idea which must be done as power supply is one of the life lines.
They happen every year.
This time it was our turn.
It will be our turn again one day as well as the rest of the world.
Now let us please ignore the cretins who believe that 3/5 waters would in any
way improve this situation and let us get on with recovery without >>recrimination and political posturing.
And that is indeed happening; transpower will be already planning >alternatives to the 1927 Redclyffe substation pending better
information when they are able to access that facility. One in one
hundred year events are no longer sufficient.
Christopher Luxon is now saying that we need a multi-government
planning for the effects of climate change and adaptation for the
greater anticipated climate effects likely ahead of us, and mitigation
of contributions by New Zealand towards efficiency of emissions to
assist the world effort. He is very clear that recognition of climate >change does now require a big effort.
He expressed the view that Climate deniers and climate minimalists
just need to give those views up, and we need to work together and get >moving to lead the world on minimising emmissions; and he has offered
to work with Government. .
Meanwhile Seymour wants MPs to be kept away from their electorates and >home areas to sit in parliament; hiding out in Wellington to get onWhat a typical Rich post - nothing we did not already know.
with whatever he thinks is of more importance than the emergency.
What exactly is a climate denier, I have never met anybody who denies that the
climate is changing?
Climate denier and climate minimalist are silly meaningless phrases,
On Tue, 14 Feb 2023 20:05:11 -0000 (UTC), TonyBut you posted it as if it means something -it doesn't
<lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:
Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:You would have to ask Luxon - it was the term he used on Radio NZ this >morning.
On Tue, 14 Feb 2023 03:56:51 -0000 (UTC), TonyWhat a typical Rich post - nothing we did not already know.
<lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:
Gordon <Gordon@leaf.net.nz> wrote:
In a natural disaster there are ceratin things which are very desirable toThe situation is driven by a climate event.
function throught the disaster, examples are bridges/roads, hospitals, >>>>>water
supply lines, power supply, sewers, communication networks.
New Zealand is on the cyclone alley from the Coral sea. We have had then in
20-30 years intervals. There will be another one in 30 years time.
Or maybe sooner for the climate change relgion.
The substation at Redclyffe, located near the northern banks of
the Tutaekuri river on the outskirts of Napier, flooded, the
national grid ...
https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/climate-change/hawkes-bay-and-gisborne-lose-all-electricity-possibly-for-weeks
On the banks of the River, read in the flood plane. The river has ruled on >>>>>this issue.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/131220400/gisborne-and-hawkes-bay-communications-down-power-out-for-days-to-weeks
Transpower has declared a “grid emergency? following the loss of >>>>>electricity supply to Hawke's Bay and Gisborne and is warning of >>>>>outages for “days to weeks, rather than hours?. Phones across >>>>>Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay went down on Tuesday morning.
Transpower said its Redclyffe substation, near Taradale, was
probably underwater. The Unison and Eastland networks that
distribute electricity to the region are currently down as a result.
"Until we are able to gain access to the substation we will
not have a clear picture of how long the region will be without >>>>>power, but we are advising that the community should be prepared
to be without power for days to weeks, rather than hours,
Transpower said in a statement shortly after 11am."
There might be migigating factors as to why the subsatation was built where
it is. However it would have paid dividends it the substation was high and >>>>>dry.
I hope that Transpower does understand that building back better is a >>>>>brilliant idea which must be done as power supply is one of the life lines.
They happen every year.
This time it was our turn.
It will be our turn again one day as well as the rest of the world.
Now let us please ignore the cretins who believe that 3/5 waters would in >>>>any
way improve this situation and let us get on with recovery without >>>>recrimination and political posturing.
And that is indeed happening; transpower will be already planning >>>alternatives to the 1927 Redclyffe substation pending better
information when they are able to access that facility. One in one >>>hundred year events are no longer sufficient.
Christopher Luxon is now saying that we need a multi-government
planning for the effects of climate change and adaptation for the
greater anticipated climate effects likely ahead of us, and mitigation
of contributions by New Zealand towards efficiency of emissions to
assist the world effort. He is very clear that recognition of climate >>>change does now require a big effort.
He expressed the view that Climate deniers and climate minimalists
just need to give those views up, and we need to work together and get >>>moving to lead the world on minimising emmissions; and he has offered
to work with Government. .
Meanwhile Seymour wants MPs to be kept away from their electorates and >>>home areas to sit in parliament; hiding out in Wellington to get on
with whatever he thinks is of more importance than the emergency.
What exactly is a climate denier, I have never met anybody who denies that >>the
climate is changing?
I was referring to your use of silly phrasers - why do you post such rubbish?Climate denier and climate minimalist are silly meaningless phrases,You are being a bit harsh on Luxon - jhe only had a few minutes to
talk, but he did support New Zealand meeting emmission targets - but
for farming through a seprate scheme.
Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:You would have to ask Luxon - it was the term he used on Radio NZ this
On Tue, 14 Feb 2023 03:56:51 -0000 (UTC), TonyWhat a typical Rich post - nothing we did not already know.
<lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:
Gordon <Gordon@leaf.net.nz> wrote:
In a natural disaster there are ceratin things which are very desirable to >>>>function throught the disaster, examples are bridges/roads, hospitals, waterThey happen every year.
supply lines, power supply, sewers, communication networks.
New Zealand is on the cyclone alley from the Coral sea. We have had then in >>>>20-30 years intervals. There will be another one in 30 years time.
Or maybe sooner for the climate change relgion.
The substation at Redclyffe, located near the northern banks of
the Tutaekuri river on the outskirts of Napier, flooded, the
national grid ...
https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/climate-change/hawkes-bay-and-gisborne-lose-all-electricity-possibly-for-weeks
On the banks of the River, read in the flood plane. The river has ruled on >>>>this issue.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/131220400/gisborne-and-hawkes-bay-communications-down-power-out-for-days-to-weeks
Transpower has declared a “grid emergency? following the loss of >>>>electricity supply to Hawke's Bay and Gisborne and is warning of >>>>outages for “days to weeks, rather than hours?. Phones across >>>>Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay went down on Tuesday morning.
Transpower said its Redclyffe substation, near Taradale, was
probably underwater. The Unison and Eastland networks that
distribute electricity to the region are currently down as a result.
"Until we are able to gain access to the substation we will
not have a clear picture of how long the region will be without
power, but we are advising that the community should be prepared
to be without power for days to weeks, rather than hours,
Transpower said in a statement shortly after 11am."
There might be migigating factors as to why the subsatation was built where >>>>it is. However it would have paid dividends it the substation was high and >>>>dry.
I hope that Transpower does understand that building back better is a >>>>brilliant idea which must be done as power supply is one of the life lines. >>>The situation is driven by a climate event.
This time it was our turn.
It will be our turn again one day as well as the rest of the world.
Now let us please ignore the cretins who believe that 3/5 waters would in any
way improve this situation and let us get on with recovery without >>>recrimination and political posturing.
And that is indeed happening; transpower will be already planning >>alternatives to the 1927 Redclyffe substation pending better
information when they are able to access that facility. One in one
hundred year events are no longer sufficient.
Christopher Luxon is now saying that we need a multi-government
planning for the effects of climate change and adaptation for the
greater anticipated climate effects likely ahead of us, and mitigation
of contributions by New Zealand towards efficiency of emissions to
assist the world effort. He is very clear that recognition of climate >>change does now require a big effort.
He expressed the view that Climate deniers and climate minimalists
just need to give those views up, and we need to work together and get >>moving to lead the world on minimising emmissions; and he has offered
to work with Government. .
Meanwhile Seymour wants MPs to be kept away from their electorates and
home areas to sit in parliament; hiding out in Wellington to get on
with whatever he thinks is of more importance than the emergency.
What exactly is a climate denier, I have never met anybody who denies that the >climate is changing?
Climate denier and climate minimalist are silly meaningless phrases,You are being a bit harsh on Luxon - jhe only had a few minutes to
Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
On Tue, 14 Feb 2023 20:05:11 -0000 (UTC), TonyBut you posted it as if it means something -it doesn't
<lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:
Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:You would have to ask Luxon - it was the term he used on Radio NZ this >>morning.
On Tue, 14 Feb 2023 03:56:51 -0000 (UTC), Tony >>>><lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:What a typical Rich post - nothing we did not already know.
Gordon <Gordon@leaf.net.nz> wrote:
In a natural disaster there are ceratin things which are very desirable toThe situation is driven by a climate event.
function throught the disaster, examples are bridges/roads, hospitals, >>>>>>water
supply lines, power supply, sewers, communication networks.
New Zealand is on the cyclone alley from the Coral sea. We have had then in
20-30 years intervals. There will be another one in 30 years time. >>>>>>Or maybe sooner for the climate change relgion.
The substation at Redclyffe, located near the northern banks of
the Tutaekuri river on the outskirts of Napier, flooded, the >>>>>>national grid ...
https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/climate-change/hawkes-bay-and-gisborne-lose-all-electricity-possibly-for-weeks
On the banks of the River, read in the flood plane. The river has ruled on
this issue.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/131220400/gisborne-and-hawkes-bay-communications-down-power-out-for-days-to-weeks
Transpower has declared a “grid emergency? following the loss of >>>>>>electricity supply to Hawke's Bay and Gisborne and is warning of >>>>>>outages for “days to weeks, rather than hours?. Phones across >>>>>>Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay went down on Tuesday morning.
Transpower said its Redclyffe substation, near Taradale, was >>>>>>probably underwater. The Unison and Eastland networks that >>>>>>distribute electricity to the region are currently down as a result. >>>>>>
"Until we are able to gain access to the substation we will
not have a clear picture of how long the region will be without >>>>>>power, but we are advising that the community should be prepared
to be without power for days to weeks, rather than hours, >>>>>>Transpower said in a statement shortly after 11am."
There might be migigating factors as to why the subsatation was built where
it is. However it would have paid dividends it the substation was high and
dry.
I hope that Transpower does understand that building back better is a >>>>>>brilliant idea which must be done as power supply is one of the life lines.
They happen every year.
This time it was our turn.
It will be our turn again one day as well as the rest of the world. >>>>>Now let us please ignore the cretins who believe that 3/5 waters would in >>>>>any
way improve this situation and let us get on with recovery without >>>>>recrimination and political posturing.
And that is indeed happening; transpower will be already planning >>>>alternatives to the 1927 Redclyffe substation pending better >>>>information when they are able to access that facility. One in one >>>>hundred year events are no longer sufficient.
Christopher Luxon is now saying that we need a multi-government >>>>planning for the effects of climate change and adaptation for the >>>>greater anticipated climate effects likely ahead of us, and mitigation >>>>of contributions by New Zealand towards efficiency of emissions to >>>>assist the world effort. He is very clear that recognition of climate >>>>change does now require a big effort.
He expressed the view that Climate deniers and climate minimalists
just need to give those views up, and we need to work together and get >>>>moving to lead the world on minimising emmissions; and he has offered >>>>to work with Government. .
Meanwhile Seymour wants MPs to be kept away from their electorates and >>>>home areas to sit in parliament; hiding out in Wellington to get on >>>>with whatever he thinks is of more importance than the emergency.
What exactly is a climate denier, I have never met anybody who denies that >>>the
climate is changing?
I was referring to your use of silly phrasers - why do you post such rubbish?
Climate denier and climate minimalist are silly meaningless phrases,You are being a bit harsh on Luxon - he only had a few minutes to
talk, but he did support New Zealand meeting emission targets - but
for farming through a separate scheme.
On Tue, 14 Feb 2023 20:57:25 -0000 (UTC), TonyNo, you clearly believe that those two stupid phrases mean something - stop wriggling.
<lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:
Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:
On Tue, 14 Feb 2023 20:05:11 -0000 (UTC), TonyBut you posted it as if it means something -it doesn't
<lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:
Rich80105 <Rich80105@hotmail.com> wrote:You would have to ask Luxon - it was the term he used on Radio NZ this >>>morning.
On Tue, 14 Feb 2023 03:56:51 -0000 (UTC), Tony >>>>><lizandtony@orcon.net.nz> wrote:What a typical Rich post - nothing we did not already know.
Gordon <Gordon@leaf.net.nz> wrote:
In a natural disaster there are ceratin things which are very desirable >>>>>>>toThe situation is driven by a climate event.
function throught the disaster, examples are bridges/roads, hospitals, >>>>>>>water
supply lines, power supply, sewers, communication networks.
New Zealand is on the cyclone alley from the Coral sea. We have had then >>>>>>>in
20-30 years intervals. There will be another one in 30 years time. >>>>>>>Or maybe sooner for the climate change relgion.
The substation at Redclyffe, located near the northern banks of >>>>>>>the Tutaekuri river on the outskirts of Napier, flooded, the >>>>>>>national grid ...
https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/climate-change/hawkes-bay-and-gisborne-lose-all-electricity-possibly-for-weeks
On the banks of the River, read in the flood plane. The river has ruled >>>>>>>on
this issue.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/131220400/gisborne-and-hawkes-bay-communications-down-power-out-for-days-to-weeks
Transpower has declared a “grid emergency? following the loss of >>>>>>>electricity supply to Hawke's Bay and Gisborne and is warning of >>>>>>>outages for “days to weeks, rather than hours?. Phones across >>>>>>>Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay went down on Tuesday morning.
Transpower said its Redclyffe substation, near Taradale, was >>>>>>>probably underwater. The Unison and Eastland networks that >>>>>>>distribute electricity to the region are currently down as a result. >>>>>>>
"Until we are able to gain access to the substation we will
not have a clear picture of how long the region will be without >>>>>>>power, but we are advising that the community should be prepared >>>>>>>to be without power for days to weeks, rather than hours, >>>>>>>Transpower said in a statement shortly after 11am."
There might be migigating factors as to why the subsatation was built >>>>>>>where
it is. However it would have paid dividends it the substation was high >>>>>>>and
dry.
I hope that Transpower does understand that building back better is a >>>>>>>brilliant idea which must be done as power supply is one of the life >>>>>>>lines.
They happen every year.
This time it was our turn.
It will be our turn again one day as well as the rest of the world. >>>>>>Now let us please ignore the cretins who believe that 3/5 waters would in >>>>>>any
way improve this situation and let us get on with recovery without >>>>>>recrimination and political posturing.
And that is indeed happening; transpower will be already planning >>>>>alternatives to the 1927 Redclyffe substation pending better >>>>>information when they are able to access that facility. One in one >>>>>hundred year events are no longer sufficient.
Christopher Luxon is now saying that we need a multi-government >>>>>planning for the effects of climate change and adaptation for the >>>>>greater anticipated climate effects likely ahead of us, and mitigation >>>>>of contributions by New Zealand towards efficiency of emissions to >>>>>assist the world effort. He is very clear that recognition of climate >>>>>change does now require a big effort.
He expressed the view that Climate deniers and climate minimalists >>>>>just need to give those views up, and we need to work together and get >>>>>moving to lead the world on minimising emmissions; and he has offered >>>>>to work with Government. .
Meanwhile Seymour wants MPs to be kept away from their electorates and >>>>>home areas to sit in parliament; hiding out in Wellington to get on >>>>>with whatever he thinks is of more importance than the emergency.
What exactly is a climate denier, I have never met anybody who denies that >>>>the
climate is changing?
Merely quoting a politician who you are demonstrating may have been >deliberately speaking so that those like yourself can read whatever
they want into his statements - whether that makes him a better
politician or just deceptive if up to you.
Not interested.I was referring to your use of silly phrasers - why do you post such rubbish?
Climate denier and climate minimalist are silly meaningless phrases,You are being a bit harsh on Luxon - he only had a few minutes to
talk, but he did support New Zealand meeting emission targets - but
for farming through a separate scheme.
See above - merely quoting Luxon. But listen for yourself: >https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2018877829/luxon-backs-delaying-parliament-a-week
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