South Island Movement
Sir, — Since arriving in New Zealand 25 years ago, frequently I have thought how beneficial it would have been to the country as a whole if the two islands had been governed separately with parliaments in Christchurch and Auckland, plus a federal parliament comprising sectional representatives from both island parliaments, in Wellington. It makes one speculate in what condition our economy (particularly in the South Island) would have been today, had the suggestions of Sir Julius Vogel (editor of the “Otago Daily Times” and Prime Minister of New Zealand) been adhered to- in the ‘ 1860 s. At present the’ situation of the South Island is comparable to that of Tasmania in the 1950-1960 decade as far as expansion and production. Many industries have closed or are in the process of being closed. Transport in various '’: forms has been abolished or curtailed in many areas. The most iniquitous change has been the rise in postage. — Yours, etc., F. M. BARNARD. 1’ July 14, 1980.
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