Salvos are starting to get the containers off and remove them via barge to a safe place. they predict it will be a long slow job and estimate a limit of six a day dependent on weather.
Last of the oil pumped from Rena
It sounds like the last of the oil will soon have been pumped from the Rena. This means that there should be no more oil leaked into the sea. The beach clean up continues and will do for some time but should get easier.
A little time to take stock
Spent the day in the garden. We can learn a lot form this type of experience. Gardens are a lot like life there is always change, They never stand still, plants live and die and new life comes from tiny seeds. Care and attention brings colour and harmony. But it all require time effort and energy just like every other aspect of our life.
Sad day at Tuakau Primary School
The sudden loss of a staff member at Tuakau Primary School has left staff feeling shattered. No chance to say goodbye. A service will be held tomorrow.
Salvos Continue to Work to Remove Oil
The Salvo on the Rena are still working to remove the balance of the oil from the ship there is still 500 tons of oil to be pumped out many believe it will still take some time. When the oil is gone they then plan to remove the containers.
More Oil Pumped Out
With more settled weather the salvos have once again moved to pump thr remainder of oil from the grounded container ship. Progress has been good but there is still something like 500 tons of oil left in the tanks.
National & Labour Head to Head
The two leaders again went head to head again in Christchurch. Hard to determine outcomes but more than 600 people attended. I am sure that it will stimulate interest and get people thinking and talking.
Leaders Debate
First leaders debate was held last night. Phil Goff surprised a lot of people ans the consensus seems to be that they were evenly matched. Both men were strong and forceful and looked a bit stressed. It will bw interesting to see how things develop over the next few weeks.
Political Parties Begin Campaign
The main parties have launched their campaigns tonight the two main parties used different approaches try to win the electorates support or at least get votes thinking about what they will do with their vote on the 26 November. Two unusual issues have been raised those of youth pay rates and Superannuation Age.
200,000 People come out for All Black Parade
Almost a quarter of a million people came to the ticker tape parade in Auckland. great weather, great crowd, great reason to celebrate – World Rugby Cup