Last week we had a comprehensive presentation by the Planning team at CCC. The topic was about the long-term preparation for global warming. The staff team are seeking submissions for residents especially from the areas identified as being vulnerable to see level rise. I found the presentation … [Read more...]
Vale Bill Wilmott
A friend and teacher of a vast number of people, Professor Bill Wilmott, died last week. Bill and Di Madgin, his wife, had played a key role in many organisations in our city. Bill was the son of missionary parents who spent much of his childhood living in China. He remained a friend of China until … [Read more...]
Three Waters Reform Oct 2021
The government has badly read the tea leaves on the public reaction to their proposed water reforms. Having bombarded people with bullshit TV ads for months the public have seen right through them. It has been a massive waste of public funds. Last week a poll was published by the Taxpayers Union … [Read more...]
The climate disaster is here
The world situation regarding Global Warming Earth is already becoming unlivable. Will governments act to stop this disaster from getting worse? As it’s Labour weekend you will have time to read some long articles. Here’s one from the Guardian which has recorded fires, floods, crop failures, … [Read more...]
A challenging article on bread and how we need to change what food we eat
Newsroom recently published an article on the energy needed to produce a loaf of bread. This got me thinking. I spend my time wondering how or what I need to do to reduce my carbon footprint. I found this article fascinating. Here’s a few parts of the article: More fossil fuel energy goes into … [Read more...]
COVID Community agencies setting good standards
Dave Adamson wrote to me recently enclosing a newsletter from his choir. He wrote: This action has become more obvious in the last few weeks right through society, and it's going to cause some strife, but it's the only way to go. If you want to play golf you can't walk onto the greens in your … [Read more...]
Kainga Ora must remember it’s part of a community, and that recycling houses is important
As somebody who has been involved with the community housing sector a recent article in the Herald about Kainga Ora stuffing up badly with a North Island iwi was worrying. It reinforces that commitment to engaging in a proper manner with the community is essential and must be part of a check list … [Read more...]
In Conclusion 26 October 2021
I am a Seenager. (Senior teenager) • I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 70 years later. • I don’t have to go to school or work. • I get an allowance every month. • I have my own pad. • I don’t have a curfew. • I have a driver’s licence and my own car. • … [Read more...]
This week – Coastal Hazards
Come and hear about Christchurch City Council’s engagement on coastal hazards management Council has released an updated Coastal Hazards Assessment and launched a coastal hazards interactive map portal, and has started engagement on our Coastal Hazards Adaptation Planning … [Read more...]
Garry’s thoughts 19 Oct 2021
It is disconcerting to have friends say that they are not going to get vaccinated. Their reasons are multitude, and most are easily discounted. Like I saw it on Facebook, or Youtube, etc. Or, have you heard this statistic…The internet is an amazing addition to our lives, but it is also a … [Read more...]
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