Population and the Environment

Although New Zealand First has often pointed out the economic and social problems with the immigration-based economic policies of National and Labour, it hasn’t really highlighted the adverse environmental impact of rapid immigration.

When the population grows rapidly there is great stress on water, electricity and sewerage infrastructure and an inevitable rise in bio-security problems. With increasing urban sprawl the quantity of good arable land around Christchurch, Hamilton and Auckland is rapidly decreasing and this is encouraging more intensive agricultural practices on the remaining land. Subsequently, pollution of drinking water supplies to these cities is an increasing concern.

The New Zealand Green Party is strangely silent on immigration matters and this casts doubt on its real commitment to the environment.

For information on the link between rapid immigration and the environment the Australian organisation “Sustainable Population Australia” is a good source. SPA also highlights some of the muddled, Marxist thinking in the policies of the Australian Green Party.