by Katherine | 12 May, 2014 | Latest News, Uncategorized, Users Feedback
This has come in from a Whangarei resident:
“If you have Just Energy in your neighborhood, I recommend you give them a ring. We were with Contact and Mercury then went to Just – it is signficantly cheaper. Our bills were around $90-100 and now they are around $70-80. Plus there is no contract and I asked about smart meters and was told they will not be installing one.”
(According to this correspondent, Genesis* has been rolling out “smart meters” to its customers in Whangarei so the fact that there is a competitor in the area that is not installing “smart meters” which is also offering a good value for is great for customer choice.)
*If you are a Genesis customer (or a customer of its subsidiary EnergyOnline) you may want to read these links:
https://stopsmartmeters.org.nz/latest-news/smart-meter-installed-without-permission-headaches-result-smart-meter-removed-headaches-disappear/
https://stopsmartmeters.org.nz/latest-news/is-your-smart-meter-spying-on-you/
by Katherine | 12 May, 2014 | Latest News, Users Feedback
A recent article in the British magazine What Doctors Don’t Tell You tackles the “smart meter” issue. It offers a good overview of the “smart meter” issue.
http://stopsmartmeters.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Not-so-Smart-Meters-WDDTY-Article-201405.pdf
NB: As the magazine is produced in the UK, some information is not accurate for NZ (for example, not all “smart meters” in NZ contain ZigBee* chips to allow them to communicate with “smart” appliances) but the article still offers a good introduction to the “smart meter” issue.
*”Smart meters” being rolled out in the Pukekohe and Franklin areas by lines company Counties Power do contain ZigBee chips; see this post for details:
https://stopsmartmeters.org.nz/government-and-electricity-industry-positions/counties-power-smart-meter-rollout-now-in-progress/
by Katherine | 12 May, 2014 | Latest News, Users Feedback
At the link below you can see a mini documentary on electrohypersensitivity (also known as EHS, electrosensitivity or ES.) People with this condition develop a range of unpleasant symptoms (ranging from relatively mild to disabling) from exposure to electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic fields produced by common devices such as cell phones, cell phone towers, Wi-Fi etc.
Produced by Time magazine, the story of several people with EHS is presented in beautiful cinematography. Highly recommended:
http://time.com/golden-cage/
Site editor’s note: There is concern that the microwave radiation from “smart meters” may trigger EHS in some people. Please see this link for details: https://stopsmartmeters.org.nz/latest-news/american-academy-of-environmental-medicine-calls-for-moratorium-on-smart-meters/
if you have a slow Internet connection and cannot watch videos, you may want to read this link:
www.stopsmartmeters.org.nz/latest-news/what-is-it-like-to-live-with-electrohypersensitivity-ehs-one-womans-story/
by Katherine | 5 May, 2014 | Government and Electricity Industry Positions, Latest News, Users Feedback
Electricity companies often include statements to the effect that “smart meters” are advantageous for consumers because they help people gain “control over” or “better manage” their use of electricity. For example, from Network Tasman’s website page on “smart meters”:
“Over time it is expected that your electricity retailer will share your electricity usage information with you, so that you can make better decisions about how you use electricity in your home or business. Having this information will give you greater control over your energy bills an understanding of where further efficiency gains can be made – allowing you to save money. ” http://www.networktasman.co.nz/Main.asp?ID=17 [Emphasis added]
(NB: if you are in the Nelson/Tasman area served by this company you may be under the mistaken impression that “smart meters” are compulsory; they are not: See these links for details: www.stopsmartmeters.org.nz/uncategorized/in-the-nelson-or-tasman-area-smart-meters-are-not-a-government-requirement/ and www.stopsmartmeters.org.nz/government-and-electricity-industry-positions/network-tasman-there-are-no-privacy-concerns-with-smart-meters-yeah-right/ )
While knowing what your energy consumption is like at any given moment may help people to save money, (such as by turning off lights and appliances when they are not needed, for example) most people who do not want their electricity bill to be higher than necessary do this anyway. It’s a commonsense practice. No one needs a “smart meter” to be able to be able to make sensible decisions to reduce unnecessary electricity use – and thereby minimise their electricity bill.
The real motive for the introduction of “smart” meters may ultimately be what would be colloquially known as “price gouging”.
As WEL (which serves the Hamilton and Waikato area and has been rolling out “smart boxes”*) recently stated in one of its updates (WEL Smart Networks April 2014 Update.pdf):
“Our Smart Network has enable the introduction of optional pricing in the way it is able to measure site-specific information allowing us to introduce different prices for consumption based on offpeak or on-peak hours. We have offered retailers time-of-use pricing plans with the option of passing this flexible pricing plans with the option of passing this flexible pricing model on to customers, empowering our customers with more control options over their energy consumption.” [Emphasis added]
Time-of-use pricing is, in fact, far from “empowering'”. It typically means that a higher rate is charged for electricity at peak times, i.e. when you most need to use electricity, it is more expensive. (By contrast at a time when electricity demand is lower, i.e.in the middle of the night when most people need to sleep, the price of electricity will be lower.) With time-of-use pricing, a typical family’s electricity bill could easily rise even if they do not increase their electricity consumption.
This scenario, which most people would find unacceptable and some would describe as “price gouging” is being spun by the electricity industry as helping to give people “control over their energy consumption”.
Some NZ electricity companies currently offer different pricing plans, some of which offer different tariffs at different times of the day. At the moment these are options, rather than being mandatory. Don’t count on time-of-use pricing to remain optional, however , or for the government to come to the rescue of struggling households (or businesses that cannot change the time of day at which they need to use electricity, and theref0re face excessive costs.) No, the government is all for the “smart grid”.
In a report by the Electricity Commission, “Advanced Metering Infrastructure in New Zealand: Roll-out and Requirements” (3 Dec. 2009) the purported benefits of “smart meters” are extolled:
“‘Smart’ electricity meters, and the infrastructure that accompanies them, can provide a richer information base with which consumers can make better decisions about electricity use. The functionality in ‘smart’ electricity meters allows consumers to participate in the electricity market by allowing them to respond to market signals by altering their consumption patterns.”
“Those ‘smarter’ meters can also provide better information to electricity lines companies about network performance and consumers consumption patterns, allowing better management of networks and more informed investment decisions. ‘Smarter’ meters can also allow retailers to offer a range of tariff options to consumers that:
“(a) financially incentivises consumers to respond to market signals in the form of tariff pricing by altering their consumption patterns to reduce delivered electricity cost;
“(b) allows tariff changes to be carried out remotely. Before smart meter technology, changing tariffs required a site visit and a physical change of meter; and
“(c) provides information to consumers that allows them to choose the best pricing plan for them.” [Emphasis added]
The Electricity Commission considers this differential pricing to be beneficial because it will force people to use less electricity at peak times as many people won’t be able to afford it. This allows the electricity industry to reap the profits from time-of-use pricing while delaying investment in any new generation capacity needed if NZ’s population continues to increase. (Too bad if air pollution in cities increases because people can’t afford to run electric heaters on winter afternoons and evenings and therefore burn coal instead or people in low income households can’t afford to eat hot meals.)
“Developments in AMI have the potential to allow additional peak demand to be managed, delaying the need for investment in new generation, transmission, and distribution,” states the Electricity Commission.
The government has now created a special “smart grid” forum to move ahead plans for “smart” meters and the “smart grid”.
http://www.med.govt.nz/sectors-industries/energy/electricity/new-zealand-smart-grid-forum
Yes, “smart” meters have a lot of advantages if you are an electricity company.
If you are a member of an ordinary family or run a small business (which can’t negotiate with the government for enormous discounts on your electricity), you will be bearing the costs of the implementation of the “smart grid”, will be exposed to additional electromagnetic radiation from “smart meters” and associated infrastructure, and may have higher power bills to boot. What a great deal! (Not.)
* More information on WEL “smart boxes” here:
www.stopsmartmeters.org.nz/uncategorized/hamiltons-wel-energy-starts-smart-box-installation/
https://stopsmartmeters.org.nz/uncategorized/wel-smart-box-installation-prevented/
https://stopsmartmeters.org.nz/government-and-electricity-industry-positions/is-the-wel-smart-box-a-way-to-facilitate-smart-water-metering/
by Katherine | 27 Apr, 2014 | Latest News, Smart water meters, Users Feedback
Some NZ local authorities are beginning to investigate using “smart” meters to measure water consumption.
A trial was recently conducted in Tauranga (See: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503343&objectid=11106076 and https://stopsmartmeters.org.nz/uncategorized/smart-water-meters-being-considered-for-tauranga/), and there was a trial of “smart” water meters proposed for Raglan* (which according to Council, did not go ahead). Another trial of “smart” water meters is due to begin in Tairua, on the Coromandel Peninsula, in May 2014. According to the Thames-Coromandel Council website about a quarter of the homes and businesses in Tairua will have their existing analogue meters replaced with “smart meters” as part of the trial.
The Thames-Coromandel Council has put very little information about the specifics of the trial on its website, in terms of information about the meters and their capabilities.
Information obtained under the Official Information Act regarding the Tauranga trial has shown that the meters trialled (Sappel IZAR CP R3.5 868 MHz) use a battery to produce a radiofrequency pulse every eight seconds. While the meters are battery powered which means that the pulse will likely be lower power than emissions from the “smart meters” being introduced for electricity, the “smart” water meters trialled in Tauranga transmit at 868MHz while electricity “smart meters” in NZ typically use the 900MHz or 1800MHz frequency brands, according to the NZ Electricity Authorrty.) The Tauranga trial tested the function of the meters in transmitting to a hand-held or drive-by receiver.
Technical specs for the Sappel IZAR CP R3.5 meter indicate that its transmission range is up to 500 metres “depending on the environment”. While the trial in Tauranga assessed a system where data was collected by a hand-held device or a device in a vehicle being driven down the road, the type of meter tested is compatible with a fixed “IZAR RECEIVER GPRS/LAN” system which is capable of collecting all the data from the meters, storing it and then transferring it to a central computer system. This potentially raises privacy concerns, since if the meters transmit data every eight seconds, it should be theoretically possible to use the data to work out patterns of activity in a household, based on patterns of water consumption, in a similar way in which patterns of activity in a household can be inferred from electricity use. (See the graphic at this link http://www.smartmeterpowerstruggle.wordpress.com/ for an example of how electricity “smart meters” can compromise privacy, and for a discussion of privacy and home security issues please see these links: https://stopsmartmeters.org.nz/government-and-electricity-industry-positions/network-tasman-there-are-no-privacy-concerns-with-smart-meters-yeah-right/ and www.stopsmartmeters.org.nz/latest-news/how-smart-meters-can-help-burglars/.)
The French multinational company Veolia has the contract to supply water services for the Thames-Coromandel Council. It seems likely that if the trial in Tairua is successful “smart” water meters could be rolled out in Tairua and other towns in the Coromandel area.
Regardless of the technical specifications of the meters in the Tairua trial, the trial will increase the ambient level of radiofrequency radiation in the town (which would increase still further should the council decide to allow “smart” water meters to be installed in the entire town.) The trial (and any eventual roll-out of the “smart” water meters in the town) could adversely affect people who are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation, such as those who have EHS. (For an example of what it is like to live with EHS, please see this link: https://stopsmartmeters.org.nz/latest-news/what-is-it-like-to-live-with-electrohypersensitivity-ehs-one-womans-story/
If you are in Tairua and do not want a “smart” water meter monitoring water use at your home or business, an email to the Council refusing consent for entry to your property for the purposes of removal of your analogue meter may be a good first step. You may also want to state that you do not consent to radiofrequency radiation to be broadcast over your property by your water provider, including to or from any of your neighbour’s properties.
*According to www.stuff.co.nz: “In September last year, Mr Ninnes briefed Mr Allen on WEL Networks’ progress rolling out its electricity smart meter technology, and expectations that every property in Hamilton will be connected to the company’s new network through a fully functioning WEL Networks smart box by the middle of this year.
“Mr Ninnes then told Mr Allen he had just brought together a specialist team to develop a smart water meter “proof of concept” to demonstrate the smart boxes could also support water meters, feeding information directly to WEL.
“He discussed a small field trial of smart water meters connected to Raglan properties already hooked up to WEL Networks’ completed smart network.”
SOURCE: http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/9282623/Water-meters-may-be-closer-than-you-think
by Katherine | 24 Apr, 2014 | Latest News, Users Feedback
The following email was received in late April 24, 2014:
After receiving notification from EnergyOnline that they were replacing all seven meters on our property with smart/advanced meters, and getting no cooperation from them to accommodate our request to remove the one smart meter on the property and leave the rest as analogue I have spent the last two days ringing power companies.
Contact Energy have agreed to remove a smart meter and to leave the other six analogue meters as they are.
I got curt response from EnergyOnline.
Nova said they were unable to help me.
Powershop were very helpful but could not make any promise to get the smart meter removed although they did say with good reason they would do their best to remove one, and they would not convert meters if the customer didn’t want a smart meter.
Contact Energy, as I say, have said they will remove the smart meter and leave the rest as analogue. The service on the phone (once you get through to someone) was exceptional and could not have been more helpful. Needless to say we have moved our account to Contact.
Site editor’s comment: Even if you have negotiated an agreement with your power company that a “‘smart meter” will not be installed it is a good idea to put a sign on your meter box prohibiting any “smart meter” installation and/or to lock the meter box to prevent unauthorised access. The reason for this is that in some cases, communications stuff-ups (or some other factor) have resulted in “smart meter” installations despite an agreement that a “smart meter” would not be installed. (See this link for an example: https://stopsmartmeters.org.nz/latest-news/company-breaks-agreement-not-to-install-smart-meter/.) Once a “smart meter” has been installed, even in error, it can be time-consuming to get it removed.
If you are a customer of EnergyOnline, please read these two posts for important information about the company’s policies about “smart meters” and privacy:
https://stopsmartmeters.org.nz/latest-news/smart-meter-installed-without-permission-headaches-result-smart-meter-removed-headaches-disappear/ (Smart meter policy)
https://stopsmartmeters.org.nz/latest-news/is-your-smart-meter-spying-on-you/ (Privacy)
by Katherine | 22 Apr, 2014 | Latest News, Users Feedback
“Smart meters” are often claimed to have environmental benefits. A new article published in the American magazine Common Ground by Jeremy Johnson, who has a degree in civil and environmental engineering, and TV correspondent Regina Meredith explains why “smart meters” are not “green” and do not help preserve the natural environment.
http://www.emfanalysis.com/uploads/1/0/7/8/10781272/common_ground_article_april_2014.pdf
by Katherine | 22 Apr, 2014 | Latest News, Users Feedback
This is a must-watch video for parents (and grandparents).
The speaker, Canadian father Rodney Palmer is giving testimony to the Royal Society in Canada about the experience of the school district where Wi-Fi systems have installed in schools. The school district has ignored complaints from parents whose children have suffered headaches and other symptoms. As Mr Palmer explains, children in the school district have suffered cardiac arrests, two of which were fatal. (Two other children were able to be revived after collapsing at school.) The rate of these severe health events was higher than would be expected for the number of children in the school district.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsPBUuwCfaI
I do not know how the equipment used to deliver Wi-Fi services to NZ schools compares with the equipment used in the Candian schools described above, but if the NZ equipment is similar, it would appear it could be putting NZ children’s health at risk.
by Katherine | 16 Apr, 2014 | Latest News, Users Feedback
In the following case, a New Zealander relates how a “smart meter” was installed at her mother’s home while her mother was away visiting family who live out of town – despite the fact that both the electricity retailer and the installer having been informed that installing the “smart meter” while she was away would put delicate electronic equipment in her home at risk of being damaged.
“Just before my Mum left [to visit family] she received a letter informing her a smart meter would be installed the following week and that if there was a problem with delicate equipment and power being off, or the box was locked, she should contact Mercury and arrange another time to have the work done. A friend of mine called Mercury on [date] and explained to them there was delicate equipment in the house, my mother was away and could they please delay installation until she returned home [on a specific date] They said she should call and inform the company doing the installation, which our friend did. Vircom EMS told her they would re-contact my mother after [the date when she returned home] to arrange a time to do the installation.
“Unfortunately at that time I was [away from home] without a good internet or phone connection. I couldn’t get hold of anyone to place a padlock on the box, but we thought our friend had at least delayed the process.
“I subsequently had the meter box padlocked shut and then a few days ago asked another friend to place your notice on the box. He sent back the following email yesterday.
Hi,
I’m afraid we’re too late because it looks like the new meter is already in. [He specifies the brand and model of meter that was installed.]
“To be honest I am shocked that the company went ahead despite the agreement to wait and installed the meter anyway. I’m not sure what I can do about it now but I am very concerned, the meter box is on the other side of the wall where my Mum sleeps.”
Editor’s comment: This report (and other reports I have received) emphasises how important it is to put a lock and sign on your meter box if you do not want a “smart meter” – even if you have an agreement with your electricity company and/or lines company that a “smart meter” will not be installed.
by Katherine | 15 Apr, 2014 | Government and Electricity Industry Positions, Latest News, Uncategorized, Users Feedback
If you live in the Nelson or Tasman area served by lines company Network Tasman, you may have read the following statement on the company’s website:
“The requirement for meter replacement is regulated by the NZ Government and must be completed nationally by 2015”
This statement was at the following link http://www.networktasman.co.nz/Main.asp?ID=17 (at the time of writing this post) but an email from company representative Andrew Stanton sent on Monday May 19 stated that the website is going to be updated, so the link above no longer includes the wording.
However, I took a screenshot of the part of the website that contains the statement “The requirement for meter replacement is regulated by the NZ Government and must be completed nationally by 2015” and you can see it at this link:
https://stopsmartmeters.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Frequently-asked-questions-from-Network-Tasman-website3-May-17-2014.png
The original statement on Network Tasman Ltd’s website gave the impression that the government regulations mean that existing analogue meters (also known as electromechanical meters or Ferraris meters) have to be replaced with “smart meters”.
However, according to the Electricity Authority, there is no government requirement for existing analogue to be replaced with “smart meters”. The Electricity Authority requires that electricity meters be “re-certified” by April 2015. (See this link for a discussion of this issue https://stopsmartmeters.org.nz/uncategorized/is-it-compulsory-to-have-a-smart-meter/. )
As far as I am aware, there is no reason why lines companies cannot re-certify existing analogue meters that are in good working order (or install brand new, appropriately certified analogue meters for those homes/businesses where an analogue meter has reached the end of its useful life.
New analogue meters are considerably cheaper than new “smart meters”. Analogue meters also have the advantage that they can not produce any “dirty electricity”. (Any meter with electronic components – even a “smart meter” which has had its transmission chip – also known as a modem – removed so that it does not produce microwave radiation – will probably contain a “switch mode” power supply and thus may produce “dirty electricity”. )
Some people who are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation (EMR) react adversely to “dirty electricity”. There is also research linking “dirty electricity” to cancer. (For more information about “dirty electricity” please see this link www.stopsmartmeters.org.nz/health-issues/)
by Katherine | 14 Apr, 2014 | Latest News, Users Feedback
The paper at the link below was written by world-renowned New Zealand scientist Dr. Neil Cherry (now sadly deceased). However, Dr. Cherry has left a significant legacy such as the paper below which explains how exposure to electromagnetic radiation can adversely affect people’s health.
http://www.neilcherry.com/documents/90_m2_EMR_Evidence_That_EMR-EMF_is_genotoxic.pdf
by Katherine | 14 Apr, 2014 | Latest News, Users Feedback
A new documentary explores the scientific research linking cell phone use to brain tumours and other types of cancer – and the politics that has helped to keep many people ignorant of the risks of cell phone use.
You can watch the trailer for this visually compelling and informative documentary at this link: http://www.mobilizemovie.com/
NB: Please note that cordless home phones have similar health risks to cell phones, so a corded landline is the best option for phone calls.
by Katherine | 10 Apr, 2014 | Latest News, Users Feedback
Within the last couple of weeks, a customer of Mercury Energy in the Coromandel area informed the company by email that a “smart meter” was not acceptable. The company sent a technician to replace the meter anyway.
As the meter box was not yet locked, only the fact that the customer was home prevented the installation from taking place without the customer’s permission. The installer was driving an unmarked vehicle and was not wearing an identity badge, nor branded clothing. The installer was polite and said that he would cancel the job when the customer stated that he did not want a “smart meter”. However, from the conversation it was apparent that he had been told the customer did not want a “smart meter” before he came to the property.
You can read the correspondence below, as well as some comments on the correspondence:
Email from customer to Mercury Energy:
Good morning,
We received your notice in the mail yesterday advising of your intention to install a smart meter at our property at [address edited out to protect correspondent’s privacy]
Please be advised we do not accept industry assurances that this technology is safe for constant human exposure and we are opposed to the new meter being installed.
Accordingly, we withdraw any approvals we may have previously given for your contractors to come onto our land for the purposes of installing a new smart meter.
As an alternative arrangement we are willing to do monthly meter readings ourselves and to provide this information to you by email.
Please be advised of our intent to terminate our supply arrangement with Mercury Energy in the event you are not willing to acquiesce to our wishes.
We would appreciate a response to this email as soon as possible to advise us of any alternative arrangements you are able to offer.
Kind regards,
[Customer of Mercury Energy]
Reply from electricity company:
Thank you for your email enquiry.
At Mercury we are currently upgrading all of our meters to smart meters as this is now the industry standard. Unfortunately we are not holding or stopping this process anywhere in New Zealand and all meters will be upgraded in due course.
If you do not want a Smart meter installed at your property you will have to find a retailer that is prepared to do this for you, as an industry the completion target for having every meter in New Zealand transitioned to smart metering is the end of 2015.
Please be aware you will need to switch out very soon as the switch over process can take 10 working days and the meters in your area are due to be upgraded during April 2014.
I do also have to make you aware that as a customer of Mercury you are bound by our terms and conditions below
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You must ensure that we and Our Representatives have safe, unobstructed and easy access (including unobstructed vehicle access), as assessed by us and/or Our Representatives, to and over the Property (and any premises in which Meters or Equipment are located) at all reasonable times, for the following purposes: |
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All other terms and conditions can be found here: www.mercury.co.nz/terms.aspx
If you have any more questions feel free to contact us on 0800 10 18 10, we are open Monday to Friday from 8am until 8pm, or you can always access our website www.mercury.co.nz at any time.
Kind Regards,
[Representative of Mercury Energy]
Comments by the editor of www.stopsmartmeters.org.nz:
In citing the Terms and Conditions above, the representative of Mercury Energy seems to imply that any customer of Mercury Energy who is bound by their standard Terms and Conditions would be in breach of the Terms and Conditions if they obstruct entry to a meter box to prevent a “smart meter” installation.
It would seem prudent, therefore, for customers of Mercury Energy who are otherwise happy with the company, but who do not want a “smart meter” to try to renegotiate the Terms and Conditions with the company.
According to this link https://www.mercury.co.nz/terms/residential-1.aspx it is theoretically possible for “Special Terms” to be included in a contract with Mercury Energy and I see no reason (other than possibly disinterest in the concerns of their customers) why the company should not agree to “Special Terms” to re-certify existing analogue (electromechanical) meters that are in good condition or replace analogue meters with new purely analogue meters for customers who do not want to be exposed to the microwave radiation produced by “smart meters”.
Please note that I am not a lawyer, so the above comments should not be misconstrued as legal advice.
Mercury Energy is not the only company that has clauses in its Terms and Conditions that appear to be designed to coerce customers into accepting a “smart meter” . The Terms and Conditions for Genesis and its subsidiary EnergyOnline are discussed at this link https://stopsmartmeters.org.nz/latest-news/smart-meter-installed-without-permission-headaches-result-smart-meter-removed-headaches-disappear/
And privacy issues, with special reference to these two companies are discussed at this link: https://stopsmartmeters.org.nz/latest-news/is-your-smart-meter-spying-on-you/
by Katherine | 10 Apr, 2014 | Events, Latest News, Take Back Your Power, Users Feedback
The first showing of Take Back Your Power in Takaka was a great success with people coming together to watch the film (at special community showing price) and learn about what is happening with the “smart meter” issue here in NZ.
A report on the showing may be read at this link:
http://chemtrailsnorthnz.wordpress.com/2014/04/10/screenings-of-the-must-see-take-back-your-power-at-golden-bay-nz/
Take Back Your Power will screen again on Monday April 14. Don’t miss it! Details are at this link:
https://stopsmartmeters.org.nz/latest-news/takaka-your-second-chance-to-see-take-back-your-power-is-coming-soon/
If you are not in this area, please see this link for other screenings: https://stopsmartmeters.org.nz/latest-news/2014-screenings-of-take-back-your-power/
by Katherine | 30 Mar, 2014 | Events, Latest News, Users Feedback
The Peasant Film Club in west Auckland is hosting a showing of the highly-recommended film:
Resonance – Beings of Frequency: (2013) on Thursday March 3rd, 7:30pm
(88mins.): An eye-opening documentary about the harm we all face by living in an ocean of man-made wireless frequencies.
To the naked eye the planet appears to be the same. But at a cellular level this is the biggest change that life on Earth has endured; the affects of which are just starting to to be seen and felt.
Details for the venue are here: http://localwatch.net.nz/peasants/
Donations and/or food to share are welcomed.
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