Slowly it’s starting to be realized by people that the soft soaping by the Government advertising how they have a plan for water isn’t the real story. We’re organizing a public meeting on water: We have decided that it's important that ordinary voters have a chance to hear from a group of … [Read more...]
Garry muses on Three Waters…
The next Tuesday Club session will be on the 10th of August. Not this week. It’s been a month since writing the Tuesday Club notes. It has been a time to reflect and to read. I have become increasingly concerned about the proposed “restructure” of our water systems by Central Government. In my … [Read more...]
Garry Writes end June 2021
We’re having at break at the Tuesday Club. This week will be our last gathering, and notes, until the 3rd of August. Smash Palace is closing for the month of July. It’s generally the coldest month of the year and its not the best running an outdoor bar in the rain, and cold. So, the team are … [Read more...]
Garry writes 22 June 2021
For a minute just sit and ask yourself the question” when Central Government took over Christchurch post-earthquakes, did they ever listen to us as a community, or was it command and control?” I am worried about how Central Government has “restructuring” Local Government as a goal. Why is Local … [Read more...]
Garry Writes 15 June 2021
In a recent article in Stuff Andrea Vance lamented the closed shop which this Government has been with information. Here’s what she wrote early in the article: This year, I have made more complaints to the Ombudsman than in any previous year. So far, every one has been upheld. In my 20-year … [Read more...]
Garry’s thoughts:
50 years ago, I climbed into my little Austin 7 Nippy in Palmerston North and headed for the Wellington ferry. I landed in Lyttelton and headed for the start of Irishman Creek Rally which was starting at Hornby. I had no idea where I was going and somehow, I drove through Hagley Park. The weather … [Read more...]
Tuesday Club – too popular – limit now to 50!
Hello everyone. Last week's Tuesday Club was clearly a topic and speaker that everyone was keen to engage with. Sadly the room was way too full to be safe. Once the room is full it makes it impossible for staff to deliver food as well as making it dangerous should everyone need to exit in … [Read more...]
Garry writes 1 June 2021
I saw the photo above thanks to Bernard Hickey during the week. We have piwakawaka through our garden twice a year in Autumn and Spring. They are a beautiful bird and an easy target for cats. That’s why I wish we could get rid of all cats. Last week I wrote about my despair about being involved … [Read more...]
Garry Writes 25 May 2021
Last week I sat at the end of the Christchurch City Council table and made a submission on the Long-Term Plan. When I presented there was a full attendance of Councillors. It was toward the end of the process, and they were impressively attentive. I had sat through this exercise 15 times and it can … [Read more...]
Garry’s Thoughts 18 May 2021
As somebody who has been in the thick of change much of my life, I have formed some pretty strong views on Institutional behaviour. In both the public and the private sectors. However, because how institutions have been run the past thirty or so years, we have ended up with significant loss of … [Read more...]
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