Time to oppose the nay-sayers
Economic development – more than mere words on a page, economic development is the key to prosperity for all New Zealanders. For this reason it is about time the wider conversation regarding future development was changed from one focused on that which we do not agree on to that which we do.
The determination of farmers to unleash economic growth through water storage has been met by road blocks to progress. Road blocks put up due to other people’s desires and expectations with regard to altering the environment or preconceived superior right of access to waterways.
In light of this observation the government has decided one of its primary areas of action is to find employment for youth. That means driving economic growth.
The determination of farmers to unleash economic growth through water storage has been met by road blocks to progress. Road blocks put up due to other people’s desires and expectations with regard to altering the environment or preconceived superior right of access to waterways.
In light of this observation the government has decided one of its primary areas of action is to find employment for youth. That means driving economic growth.
For too long we have listened to objectors claiming superior rights to a
resource; those objectors have stymied development and as a result we
are now facing the result of too many missed opportunities.
Using water storage as a prime example, we have missed opportunities for job creation and economic growth in this part of the electorate. We have also fallen into the trap of other western economies where 40 per cent of all unemployed people are aged 24 and under.
A figure such as this is a sad indictment on the actions of the objectors to economic development, and indeed on us as a nation. Effectively what the objectors are saying to proposals that generate growth and jobs is that they don’t care about our young ones. They can pack up and go to Australia, which is exactly what they will do.
When I talk to young people about having the right attitude, aptitude and attendance skills, their pushback is – where are the jobs? Those jobs are in yet to be developed economic opportunities that will engage youth and grow the economy.
I put a challenge out to all who object to any modification of the environment or utilisation of resources – where are your viable alternatives for economic growth and employment? If you don’t have any answers you are acting like a dog-in-the-manger, enjoying where you sit and not allowing anyone else to sit with you.
Do we want to end up like Spain where over 50 per cent of the 18 to 24 year olds are unemployed? Youth unemployment appeared on the horizon over a decade ago and while governments can implement training schemes to temporarily hide the problem, unless the economy grows, there are no real employment opportunities.
There’s a choice; negotiating agreeable water storage options or a lucky few enjoying kayaking on a river at the cost of thousands of people unable to find employment.
We need positive attitudes to finding jobs or strong alternatives.
Let’s push back at objectors and challenge their view that they have a superior right to resources – otherwise this country will stagnate and we will all be worse off – kayaker or not.
Using water storage as a prime example, we have missed opportunities for job creation and economic growth in this part of the electorate. We have also fallen into the trap of other western economies where 40 per cent of all unemployed people are aged 24 and under.
A figure such as this is a sad indictment on the actions of the objectors to economic development, and indeed on us as a nation. Effectively what the objectors are saying to proposals that generate growth and jobs is that they don’t care about our young ones. They can pack up and go to Australia, which is exactly what they will do.
When I talk to young people about having the right attitude, aptitude and attendance skills, their pushback is – where are the jobs? Those jobs are in yet to be developed economic opportunities that will engage youth and grow the economy.
I put a challenge out to all who object to any modification of the environment or utilisation of resources – where are your viable alternatives for economic growth and employment? If you don’t have any answers you are acting like a dog-in-the-manger, enjoying where you sit and not allowing anyone else to sit with you.
Do we want to end up like Spain where over 50 per cent of the 18 to 24 year olds are unemployed? Youth unemployment appeared on the horizon over a decade ago and while governments can implement training schemes to temporarily hide the problem, unless the economy grows, there are no real employment opportunities.
There’s a choice; negotiating agreeable water storage options or a lucky few enjoying kayaking on a river at the cost of thousands of people unable to find employment.
We need positive attitudes to finding jobs or strong alternatives.
Let’s push back at objectors and challenge their view that they have a superior right to resources – otherwise this country will stagnate and we will all be worse off – kayaker or not.
