Welcome back. Another February. Another start to the Tuesday Club. I trust you are all in good spirits. During the break I read a number of books. One book in particular caused me to sit up and think hard about the journeys some refugees took to get to the place we take for granted, New Zealand. … [Read more...]
This Week – Abbas Nazari
For our first Tuesday Club session for this year, we have a person who was a refugee to this country, Abbas Nazari. Many will recall Abbas speaking to us several times at the Tuesday Club. He arrived here as a 6-year-old, from the Tampa the container ship which was then boarded by Australian … [Read more...]
Pressure keeps Institutions honest
It was interesting to note the comments from the Islamic Womens Council about how the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet tried to control the consultative process with the Muslim community, which had been recommended by the Royal Commission. Here’s what their spokesperson, Anjum Rahman … [Read more...]
How can we be flexible toward Covid 19 MIQ’s at the border
On Friday there was a fantastic Podcast by Sharon Brett-Kelly on Newsroom and RNZ. This fine piece of journalism highlighted the advice given to the Government by Rodney Jones, an analyst based in Asia, until the pandemic. He advised the Government early on about how dangerous the virus appeared to … [Read more...]
I have a sinking feeling about the Metro Sports Centre
I have been informed by a number of sources, including from some who are undertaking the physical work, that the Metro Sports Centre under construction in Moorhouse Avenue is having subsidence issues. Is it true that it has sunk 50mm already? Just reflect on the fact that is before the pools are … [Read more...]
Lessons on democracy from USA
Having been obsessed with Trump, and the dark forces he represented, I will start the year with some observations of what has taken place since the last Tuesday Club notes. In a very interesting blog by Sam Harris, he conversed with General Stanley McChrystal about the insurrection on 6 January … [Read more...]
Why it’s important that New Zealand supports the countries in the Pacific:
I have had a deep and rewarding friendship with many people in our Pacific Island community. I grieve on a regular basis at the early death of a particularly good friend, Rev Lapana Faletolu. Lapana and I shared so many good times and did so much together. His death was a massive blow to his … [Read more...]
In Conclusion 9 Feb 2020
Garry writes 22 Dec 2020
It’s been a really interesting year. I would be denying reality if I said that it has been an easy one. The lockdown was a time for great reflection. It’s probably not a good idea to state this publicly, but I enjoyed it. We read a lot and we walked and talked an equal amount. We have to be … [Read more...]
Last Week – Community Housing
It was fantastic to have two leaders in the New Zealand Community Housing network speaking to the Tuesday Club. We are indeed lucky to have them both leading their organisations in this City. Their presentation was comprehensive and the conversation was supportive and encouraging. Maybe we should … [Read more...]
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