Most of us watch from the side lines about what is happening in health. Unless you are on a Board, or work in health, the only thing you think about is can I get attention when I turn up at A & E? In his latest missive Ian Powell has written about Gaius Petronius style change with health … [Read more...]
Here’s what our older citizens should expect but seldom receive
This Bishop’s legacy is a sad Catholic story
Kathleen Gallagher wrote this article about the closure of St Joseph the Worker parish in Lyttleton. I used to go to mass at this church and I chose not to go to the final mass as I am so angry about the destruction which the current Bishop, and his advisors, have inflicted on Christchurch. I have … [Read more...]
In Conclusion 8 June 2021
Tuesday Club – too popular – limit now to 50!
Hello everyone. Last week's Tuesday Club was clearly a topic and speaker that everyone was keen to engage with. Sadly the room was way too full to be safe. Once the room is full it makes it impossible for staff to deliver food as well as making it dangerous should everyone need to exit in … [Read more...]
Garry writes 1 June 2021
I saw the photo above thanks to Bernard Hickey during the week. We have piwakawaka through our garden twice a year in Autumn and Spring. They are a beautiful bird and an easy target for cats. That’s why I wish we could get rid of all cats. Last week I wrote about my despair about being involved … [Read more...]
Last Week Cheryl Doig and Elle Archer on Learning Christchurch
I always enjoy hearing people excited about encouraging education in all communities. A society which is committed to lifelong learning is an open one. It was great hearing Cheryl Doig and Elle Archer sharing their ideas and commitment to lifelong learning. After the talk I received these interviews … [Read more...]
This Week – Te Maire Tau
Water is one of the areas where the Government is imposing a centralist solution. As I have said many times I do not object to the Government taking a strong line on the standard of water in NZ. I resent how they want to put the water systems of New Zealand into 4 or 5 agencies. I can just see how … [Read more...]
The CCC External Advisory Group:
In last week’s Tuesday Club notes I covered the fact that the Mayor and Councillors had engaged 5 of us to undertake a review of CCC’s finances. It was called the “Mayor’s Independent External Advisory Group” (EAG). The EAG followed their brief to the letter. At no stage did we stray outside what … [Read more...]
Water 1 June
I misread a graph which I published last week. Hamish Rennie picked me up pointing out my error and wrote: I agree with your concerns about water reforms, although I think you have misinterpreted the graph. That’s why this graph which was published recently which shows that Christchurch City … [Read more...]
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