I was impressed how quickly Alister James replied to me last Sunday night clarifying the information on James Daniels being the second Ngai Tahu person on the CCC. It turns out he is the first. Here is what Alister wrote: James Daniels is the first person of Ngai Tahu descent to be elected a … [Read more...]
Next year we need to look hard at just what we want the Central City to look like
This week I sat down with some wonderful people who work for the Christchurch City Council. They are working on the challenge of just how do we get 20,000 people living in the centre of Christchurch. That’s something I tried my best with when I was Mayor. Then we were aiming to get 30,000 people … [Read more...]
Two days ago, General James Mattis replied to Trump’s criticism:
Not so long ago, President Trump (writing this description still seems it’s a joke, but it’s a nightmare) totally rubbished a man who served him loyally. Mattis’ problem was that he challenged Trump when he was Secretary of Defence, and that’s not on, according to the current President. Two days … [Read more...]
Seeing the Unseen in our Sector
One Voice Te Reo Kotahi (OVTRK) open ForumMonday 4 November 7.30 - 9pm at ECA at Environment Canterbury Council Chambers(easy access from Bus exchange, car park access off St Asaph St) Building Respect and Recognition for Third Sector OrganisationsAn evening with Hon. Poto Williams - Minister … [Read more...]
Vivian Hutchinson
John Patterson and I both worked with Vivian Hutchinson. We were all working with economic development and job programs. Vivian writes prolifically and this week he sent me an electronic book which is called “The feathers we need to fly”. There is a quote in the book which I thought our City … [Read more...]
About our New Format
I received this observation about the format of the Tuesday Club notes during the week: It would appear that somebody, who shall remain nameless, has finally worked out that we have changed our layout of the Tuesday Club notes. Dear Sir I wish to report a matter of concern. Your email … [Read more...]
In conclusion 22 October
Why the creative wing of the Tuesday Club was rejected by CCC from designing any more features for local parks: … [Read more...]
Garry writes 15 October 2019
It is great that Lianne Dalziel has been elected for another 3 years. I never had any doubt about her ability to win. During the election debates I was concerned about the absurdity of the campaign against her by Darryl Park. Promoting zero rates on your campaign billboard is like saying the lawn … [Read more...]
Last Weeks Speakers Sara and Mike
Last week we had Sara Templeton and Mike Davidson. These two have been outstanding advocates for cycling in Christchurch and their talk was really well received by a supportive audience. Here is Aaron Campbell’s video of the occasion (sorry you weren’t elected onto Ecan yesterday Aaron, and the … [Read more...]
This weeks Speaker – Tim Grafton
This week we have the CEO of the Insurance Council, Tim Grafton. The Tuesday Club has had many discussions on insurance, as most of us have had a deep, and often painful, personal experience of them since the earthquakes. Insurance will drive our Cities more than any other sector as the insurers … [Read more...]
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