Leaky Homes Issues And "Stiched Up" Migrants

One of the most common problems that migrants from developed countries encounter in New Zealand is the condition of the houses. Almost all of them are wooden framed and range from quaint old Kauri villas to brand new million dollar mansions and there are often problems associated with dampness, poor weather tightness (‘leaky building’) lack…

Catherine Peters’ Swing Bridge Death – Manslaughter Trial Starts

On the day that the trial of Mad Dog river boarding was so very neatly wrapped up another trial started into the circumstances surrounding another adventure tourism related death in New Zealand. Catherine Peters, an 18 year old student in her first year of a veterinary degree at Massey University died in March from injuries…

Emily Jordan Death & Mad Dog Riverboarding Trial – Father’s Response

“The appalling…ridiculous way she died has just been very upsetting. It was just so preventable at every stage and the impact on us is there forever” Chris Jordan, father of Emily Jordan (TVNZ) Please take some time to listen to his very articulate comments and recommendations in a Radio NZ interview link:http://www.radionz.co.nz/audio/national/ckpt/2009/08/24/company_pleads_guilty_to_2_charges_over_tourist_deathThe company is liable…