West German use of power
Sir, —• Mr Gair, the Minister of Energy Resources, obviously has not done his homework when he claims that West German-sponsored industries will provide employment and development, particularly in the South Island. Figures from the New Zealand Year Book show that energy-intensive industries provide few jobs and contribute a relatively minor proportion to our overseas earnings. Mr Gair also claims that we must develop the South Island’s natural resources if we are to regain economic health. It is naive to think that the development of the Clutha Valley for electricity production is the best or only way to fulfil this. Studies in the Waitaki Valley have shown that a dollar spent on farm development (for example, irrigation) can have three times the economic return than if that same dollar were used to develop hydroelectric potential. If the welfare of New Zealanders is the key issue then hydro development of the Clutha Valley must be out. —
Yours, etc., D. L. JACKSON
November 7, 1978
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19781109.2.110.2
Bibliographic details
Press, 9 November 1978, Page 16
Word Count
167West German use of power Press, 9 November 1978, Page 16
Using This Item
Stuff Ltd is the copyright owner for the Press. You can reproduce in-copyright material from this newspaper for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 New Zealand licence. This newspaper is not available for commercial use without the consent of Stuff Ltd. For advice on reproduction of out-of-copyright material from this newspaper, please refer to the Copyright guide.
Copyright in all Footrot Flats cartoons is owned by Diogenes Designs Ltd. The National Library has been granted permission to digitise these cartoons and make them available online as part of this digitised version of the Press. You can search, browse, and print Footrot Flats cartoons for research and personal study only. Permission must be obtained from Diogenes Designs Ltd for any other use.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Christchurch City Libraries.
Log in