No getting away from the Greens

Tourism New Zealand has imported 950 plants, including some rare and endangered species, for its 100 per cent Pure New Zealand Garden, angering Liberal Democrat environment spokesman Norman Baker MP and Green Party London Assembly Member Darren Johnson.

Mr Johnson said importing plants from New Zealand for a tourism promotion was "appalling".

"There are better ways of promoting tourism than flying plants out for a five-day show," he said.

I heard Mr Johnson interviewed by Paul Holmes this morning. The main thrust of his argument was his objection to jetliners. The above is dishonest because when it came down to it, he wants less air traffic period. That means less trade, less tourism and fewer NZ plants flying to Chelsea. But it is always amusing when Greens attack people with better environmental credentials than their own. I wonder if our lot will soon be jumping on the band wagon and which band wagon they will choose?