I asked the speakers this week to describe themselves. They are working on an alternative design for the new multi-use arena. Here is the best they could do in describing themselves: “We are ARC. An inner-city think tank created to help put Christchurch on the world stage. We partner with people … [Read more...]
What’s happening at Smash Palace:
A number of people have asked, what exactly is happening at Smash Palace. Many of you will be aware that we have been locked in debate with Otakaro Ltd, and latterly LINZ, for the past few years over their proposed walkway which was proposed to go right through our site. The original proposal … [Read more...]
Drinkable rivers report:
It was exciting to receive the latest report from Drinkable Rivers during the week. Drinkable Rivers group has also produced a great film "A Brief History of the Ōtākaro/Avon River" which I recommend for you to all watch. It was poignant to watch and listen to Evan Smith on the side of the river … [Read more...]
Let us have an immigration debate which is sensible and sensitive:
Every single one of us in New Zealand is a descendant of, or an actual immigrant. I despair when people start scrapping about whether or not we should accept immigrants and refugees. They display no knowledge of their own ancestry. The debate on immigration is one of the most transparent displays of … [Read more...]
The Christchurch community won’t thank Govt for proposed Urban Policy:
The Government announced a proposal for Urban Planning during the week. Here is an article which describes what is being … [Read more...]
Growing Transitional Engineering:
Taking a different approach to how engineers shape a low carbon future... The Sustainability Society, Engineers for Social Responsibility and the Global Association for Transition Engineering are hosting a webinar panel event exploring the transition engineering movement. Join them for a … [Read more...]
Isn’t it interesting how people using mobile phones are catching bullies:
Once upon a time bullying and harassment was denied by those who perpetrated it. Society agreed with guilty parties too often and those who complained remained victims. Lately we have had many amazing examples where authorities have been caught out in USA because those at events have recorded … [Read more...]
Green Economics – Cycling is a disaster!
Sanjay Thakrar, CEO at Euro Exim Bank Ltd got economics thinking when he said: A Cyclist is a disaster for a country's economy. They do not buy cars, or take a car loan. They do not buy car insurance or fuel. They do not send their car for servicing and repairs. Do not pay for parking, or pay … [Read more...]
In Conclusion 28 July 2020
Garry writes 21 July 2020
One of the societal challenges, post Covid 19, is to the number of people who will be unemployed in our community. Especially the young. A local Trust, the Wayne Francis Trust, engaged a talented young woman, Lauren Tyler-Harwood, to research what worked, and what didn’t, last time we had a … [Read more...]
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