Around three years ago, James nui
decided it was time to build a car that
didn’t need petrol. It wasn’t just to save
money. James wanted to protest against
the war in Iraq, which he believes is partly
about powerful countries like the United
States wanting oil from the Middle East.
James nui, who is Ngā Puhi and Ngāti
Whātua, also likes the fact that his car
is in keeping with traditional Māori values.
These place great importance on caring for
the natural world – and driving a car that
doesn’t put harmful gases into the air is a
great start. As James nui says, “Vegetable
oil is 100 percent environmentally friendly
– and it’s recycled!”