In this article Patrick O’Connor argues that it is essential that we advocate for those who are migrants in this country. Every single person in New Zealand is descended from a migrant. We have a responsibility to remember our own tupuna. Where did they come from? What struggle did they have to get … [Read more...]
The world’s most powerful Mayors are showing great leadership
I was sent this excellent article by Brian Ward. Over the next few weeks we will examine how the list of action points identified by the Mayors can be rolled out in this City. World’s most powerful city mayors join to pledge “no return to business as usual” post Covid-19 BY TOM STONE ON MAY 7, … [Read more...]
The dreadful leadership in USA continues unabated
I guess I have been the same as people throughout the world, watching USA with increasing horror. Watching a great country currently led by a madman pandering to his ego, and to the misguided people who trust him. If ever Trump’s true colours were to be shown, they were this week as he walked across … [Read more...]
An example of responsive and humble political leadership in USA
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz held a press briefing on the ongoing unrest in his state later Friday. Amid an update on how he would deal with the protests as well as the investigation into Floyd's death, Walz took a moment to address the arrest of Jimenez and his crew. This talk summarised exactly the … [Read more...]
Gough Whitlam was an example of amazing leadership
A new book has been published by John Pilger about how Gough Whitlam the Australian Prime Minister between 1972 and 1975 was rolled as Prime Minister by forces, led by the CIA. Whitlam was an incredible reformer and led an inexperienced Labour team to achieve great things. The book is called “A … [Read more...]
Local leaders best understand their communities, and are answerable to them
Here, to complete these articles on USA, is one from the Washington Post on Friday: D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) on Friday formally renamed a street outside the White House “Black Lives Matter Plaza” after ordering city crews to paint the message in gigantic yellow letters down … [Read more...]
John Patterson wrote this to me….
I was reading a book last night telling a story about a death house in France that has been preserved as a historic site because many members of the Resistances had died there. You can see what went on there. This what the writer says I found a photo displayed on a wall. Actually, there were … [Read more...]
In Conclusion 9 June 2020
Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin were friends. It is reported that Einstein said that he was envious of Chaplin’s fame because without a word the world understands him. Chaplin replied, “But your fame is even greater… the world admires you when nobody understands you.” New words for the … [Read more...]
Garry writes 2 June 2020
Each year since the early 2000’s there has been a survey by CCC of how the community is feeling about itself. When I sat at the Council table, we used it as the best independent review of the Council performance and how people were feeling about the City, other than elections. So, it was sad to read … [Read more...]
Last Week Carl Davidson
I love it when I listen to a speaker who blows my theories out the window with facts. That’s what Carl Davidson did last week. Carl is a social scientist who runs the survey company, Research First. He has run surveys throughout NZ for decades, and has possibly surveyed Christchurch citizens more … [Read more...]
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