I’m not sure what game the Government is playing right now in its attitude towards Public Servants and their pay. Remember the talk of “a team of 5 million” during Covid 19 last year. Well, it was only possible to make a great fist of this incredible challenge because of the nurses, Doctors, health … [Read more...]
Last Week: Jess Halliday
We had an inspiring address by Jess Halliday last Tuesday evening. I do love architect’s language. It’s bordering on poetic. When Patrick O’Connor asked a question about the Town Hall, Jess answered in a way where I could just picture in my mind just what she was talking about. Her description of … [Read more...]
This week’s speaker: Professor Emeritus of Engineering Andy Buchanan
Andy’s talk follows on nicely from Jess’ last week. Andy intends demonstrating how the environment can be greatly enhanced by us building in wood. Andy has developed world leading wooden products. He will take us through the construction of the latest CCC building which is the new St Albans … [Read more...]
It’s time to expect much more from our Economic Development Agency
In the article below Stuff’s Dileepa Fonseka has written a really good summary of how the Cities will be the growth drivers of our economy. As somebody who has been totally committed to this important area for decades I agree with his writing. However, one part of the article worried me. He … [Read more...]
Who says business has no role commenting on Government decisions?
In USA the firm Ben and Jerry has been pretty active in commenting on issues. In the link below they have assessed the record of President Biden under the following headings. Underneath these headings I have copied part of their summary. The important issue for me is that they have a really good … [Read more...]
Facing the Climate Crisis is biting in interesting places
For the first time ever, I spent much of my trip in my vintage car thinking about the impact I was having on the climate. It made me uneasy. I hadn’t used the car for 9 months. I will continue to work on this uneasiness. Addressing the world’s climate crisis really is a deeply personal challenge for … [Read more...]
More on cycleways…
I had an interesting email about women on bikes some of which is here: As a quick summary, women have greater safety concerns and stronger preferences for separated cycleways. This in part stems from our increased sense of personal safety once we have children, the need to be accompanying others … [Read more...]
Here’s a photo of the South Island taken from outer space:
Will the Press ever stop pushing the “tweet” button with Community Housing?
There are Community Housing providers throughout New Zealand. Literally from North Cape to Bluff. This sector houses around 35,000 people every night. Many of the people the Community Housing sector house are amongst our society’s most vulnerable. Add to this number those housed by Kainga Ora … [Read more...]
The Economist magazine had a fascinating article on the future of new banking practices this week
It started with: TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE is upending finance. Bitcoin has gone from being an obsession of anarchists to a $1trn asset class that many fund managers insist belongs in any balanced portfolio. Swarms of digital day-traders have become a force on Wall Street. PayPal has 392m users, a … [Read more...]
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