One recent issue has given me hope. I think we have Winston Peters to thank for this. I have often described Winston as a Conservative with a small “c”. I think he has taken the inter-island ferry debate off those who would like to privatise the process. His interview on Radio New Zealand on … [Read more...]
The Election of Donald Trump
I heard a friend once say that we are witnessing the demise of the American Empire, just as Empires have come and gone before. There’s been some amazing analysis of the USA election results and like most I’m watching things evolve with great interest. Are we witnessing neo-liberalists last … [Read more...]
Always build your footpaths where the people walk
I enjoy the writings of Chris Trotter. During the month he wrote: The late Jim Anderton understood, as did his hero, Norman Kirk, that, at heart, New Zealand was a conservative country. That said, when confronted by profound economic and/or moral challenges New Zealand voters have demonstrated … [Read more...]
Garry writes 8 October 2024 – South Island woes…
Surely, it’s time for us all to respond to a government which considers Te Wai Pounamu, the South Island, as a mere side show. I feel it’s time for the Mayors of the South Island to develop a strategy to challenge this government. Ratepayers expect Mayors to have a spine and to speak for us and to … [Read more...]
What is the role of Ethics, private and public – in a decent society
This book made me think hard about the way our current government operates. The list of projects on the fast-track list smells very fishy. Dead fishy. Next Tuesday Club notes I will look carefully at local projects and how they happened and their costly ramifications for us as local ratepayers. I … [Read more...]
The Misguided Minister of Speed
I come from a family of petrol heads. My Dad was a motor mechanic for 55 years. I came to live in Christchurch because the Vintage Car Club scene was so alive down here. Whenever someone in the family talked about travelling from “A” to “B” the first question asked by a family chorus was “what time … [Read more...]
Update from Garry Moore
In December I had what now appears to have been a brain seizure. This was followed some months later by three TIA’s (mini strokes). Then I had a stroke and after superb diagnosis at Christchurch Hospital I was admitted to Burwood Hospital. I was unable to stand or walk. I was at Burwood 10 … [Read more...]
Deeply ingrained social conservatism?
An Observation by Chris Trotter... Depressing though it is to admit, New Zealanders’ deeply ingrained social conservatism; their fury at any person, or group, who see themselves as being better than everybody else; their unwillingness to tolerate one rule for thee, and another for me; their … [Read more...]
The invisible hand of the “market”
Here’s a photo of the commercial barge which became stranded on Carters Beach last week. I wonder how much the State spent extracting it. In the Press it was reported: Former harbourmaster David Barnes said the barge was underpowered and had insufficient propulsion. He said the Westport bar … [Read more...]
On Keeping & Growing Christchurch City Council Assets
Ownership, management, and control of public, community, and private assets: what, why, who, how? TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 7 pmWEA 59 Gloucester St, Christchurch CBDFacebook Event In December 2023, the Christchurch City Council voted, by the narrowest of … [Read more...]
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