As somebody passionately interested in politics, I despair how our politicians get distracted by keyboard warriors who plague them with opinions which so often are misguided. I well remember as an elected politician that there were people who knew what they were talking about and who gave me … [Read more...]
Garry writes – on Three Waters…
Who is on the Advisory Panel, and what they are advising on (or not!) To say I am disappointed in the makeup of the people appointed by the Minister of Internal Affairs to the advisory panel to review the governance of the proposed 3 Waters structure is an understatement. Here’s who’s on … [Read more...]
Garry writes 9 November 2021
Years ago, I was with a mate in a shop, and he was treated dreadfully by the person behind the counter. As we walked up the road I said, “I wouldn’t have put up with being treated like shit by that woman”. His reply has stuck with me forever. He said, “you’re not a Māori”. I was reminded of this … [Read more...]
Garry’s thoughts 2 November 2021
Today I am considering the decision by the Labour government to remove our water infrastructure from local control. This is the worst abuse of power I have ever seen by central government toward local government. In this column I analyse the actions of the Minister, the involvement of an … [Read more...]
Garry Writes 26 October 2021
I have written many times that I am increasingly frustrated by MP’s who ignore community wishes because they think they know better. This causes the population to be cynical of politics and to diss them and what they are doing, when it essential that politicians retain public support. Just for the … [Read more...]
Garry’s thoughts 19 Oct 2021
It is disconcerting to have friends say that they are not going to get vaccinated. Their reasons are multitude, and most are easily discounted. Like I saw it on Facebook, or Youtube, etc. Or, have you heard this statistic…The internet is an amazing addition to our lives, but it is also a … [Read more...]
Garry Writes 12 October 2021
I have received a series of challenging emails about the government from people who read the Tuesday Club notes. Many people are concerned that we have an over-committed government with too many irons in the fire. They made me think about what is being considered by government right now. Rod … [Read more...]
Garry writes 28 September
This week Councils around New Zealand will decide whether they agree with the Government’s proposed 3 Waters “reform”. Christchurch City Council is considering a staff report at a Special Council meeting on Monday. The paper is really good and … [Read more...]
Garry’s thoughts on water:
The Tuesday Club is continuing to draw together several Local Authorities together after our Public Three Waters Meeting. More and more are joining in On Friday night we had Councils from the top of the North Island to Invercargill, and many in between. Councils are realising that they are not on … [Read more...]
Garry writes 7 Sept 2021
We had a bumper turnout for the proposed Water reforms zoom session. People kept coming and going but I reckon that we had about 126+ people on the call. At the end there were over 100 people still participating. Before we discuss the meeting, the Christchurch City Council is consulting over the … [Read more...]
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