Those who attended the talk by Melissa Heath will recall her speaking about the impact of insurance on our lives. It seemed appropriate for me to print a document I have recently received from Melissa to think about before we listen to Tim about the issue of “as-is” houses and the ramification of … [Read more...]
It would appear that I am the “muck raker”:
Last week I asked if the Press was printing articles from the web-site “Muck Rack”. I had an immediate response by Marc Greenhill, news director of Stuff. These people are actually Stuff reporters. Here's Susan Edmunds' Linkedin page, as an example. She's been a business reporter in our Auckland … [Read more...]
Reaction to my comments on Crosby Texter:
My article on Crosby Texter being increasingly involved in NZ politics got a very interesting reception from many people and many people responded. I received information from a number of people on the team who are actually running the National Party “hit-em” campaign. Crosby Texter has been … [Read more...]
Is the Governor of the Reserve Bank the latest attack victim?
I wonder if the latest attack on our democracy might be the one focused on Adrian Orr. I have been inspired by this man. He is highly skilled, practical and an interventionist. He is not cut out of the same bolt of cloth which the last few Governors have been. We have had three decades of … [Read more...]
Riverside Market
If ever there was an example of building the perfect solution to attracting people to the central city, the new riverside market is it. What a marvellous place and what an incredible atmosphere, which no Mall could ever achieve. Thanks to the Press for the image above. Big thanks to the team who … [Read more...]
Student Activism
I found this article https://www.newsroom.co.nz/2019/10/07/847872/the-changing-face-of-student-activism really energising. We must turn our minds to how we can utilise the energy and ideas of the younger members of our communities. I really liked the final paragraph of this article: I know many … [Read more...]
Hagley Park Cricket Stadium:
I received this email from Chris Kissling, Chair of the Civic Trust: An agenda item for the Hagley Park Advisory Committee on the Hagley Oval Lease Amendment Proposal suggests that the staff think an amendment to the existing lease is possible. That is not what the Civic Trust understands. It is … [Read more...]
NZ Heritage Books Award ceremony:
The NZ Heritage Book Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday 24 October 2019 7 - 9pm at St Michael and All Angels 99 Oxford Tce. The standard this year is exceptionally high. NZSA Canterbury have received 69 Heritage Book entries and 30 Writing - short prose and poetry … [Read more...]
Vincent Chew
Attendees who have been coming to the Tuesday Club for some time will remember Vincent Chew, who died this week. Vincent was an early attendee to the Tuesday Club. Vincent was an old mate of mine, who always advocated for the private sector on the issues we were debating when he attended. As he … [Read more...]
In conclusion 15 October
I have confessed several times that I am completely obsessed with Brexit. Pam and I arrive in the UK the day when Brexit is to be implemented. I can’t wait to be amongst the action! I thought you’d like some of the human ramifications of Brexit. Like this one: … [Read more...]
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