I read an article on how countries around the world are addressing the international challenge of Global Warming. It made me wonder about NZ and, closer to home, Christchurch. What are we doing that is different? When I read the reports of the, quite frankly, imbecilic debates at the Council over … [Read more...]
Transport Challenges in our City
Why doesn’t New Zealand just make public transport free? | The Spinoff Debates about making public transport free seem particularly hamstrung by a few sometimes understandable and sometimes slightly mean-spirited and inaccurate objections that have a decidedly neoliberal flavour. Here are the top … [Read more...]
Now is exactly the right time to talk about how we adapt our cities for intense rain events
Over the past few years there have been more and more rain events which have led to flooding and general chaos in people’s lives. Auckland had a massive 76.8mm of rain in an hour last Monday. This will become the new norm as the planet continues to heat up. In some cities they have started … [Read more...]
Ukraine’s Survival is a challenge to the world
It is interesting to understand a bit about Ukraine. So, I collected this during the week: Background data: How the nation of Ukraine ranks: 1st) in Europe in proven recoverable reserves of uranium ores;2nd) place in Europe and 10th place in the world in terms of titanium ore reserves;2nd) … [Read more...]
University Student study by a relative of Peter Beck
Kia ora! I am a postgraduate student at the University of Auckland, and I need your help! I am seeking participants for an online survey on how residents of New Zealand feel about government, immigration, the media, the Covid response and other issues. It is important we know how people feel … [Read more...]
In Conclusion 29 March 2022
Garry writes 22 March 2022
It’s a rare setting where a politician admits that they have got something wrong. Nanaia Mahuta did that last week, and good on her. She admitted on TV1 that she had got two things wrong during the promotion of the government’s 3 Waters restructuring. In the article Local Government Minister Nanaia … [Read more...]
Last Week – two mayors on Three Waters
Last week we had a very healthy discussion led by firstly the mayor of Kaipara, Jason Smith. Jason’s main point was that the proposed 3 Waters structure being promoted by the government failed the test of democratic accountability. To this we would say “here, here”. The second speaker was Lianne … [Read more...]
7.30 Session – make a submission to ECan
At 7.30 Tuesday we have three ECan Councillors Lan Pham, Vicky Southworth and Craig Pauling give a presentation about the ECan annual plan, with a view to encouraging you to make submissions. This session is co-hosted by Tuesday Club, Aoraki Greens and Sustainable Ōtautahi Christchurch. Link … [Read more...]
This week’s speaker at 5.30 Dame Anne Salmond on Three Waters
We are delighted to have Dame Anne speak to us with her thoughts on the government’s proposed 3 Waters restructure of water in this country. Dame Anne has written about her concerns over the proposed reforms and the article above is one of them. Anne joined us in last week's session, and agreed to … [Read more...]
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