I guess having spent a good portion of my life either involved behind the scenes with the Labour Party or standing as a candidate in local elections I’d be expected to have strong views on political campaigns. I’m no longer a member of any political party. I’m fiscally dry (as expected of an … [Read more...]
What are our Bottom Lines?
I have had many discussions with friends tossing whether to place their party vote with Opportunity. A common driver has been the desire to see the existing major parties move into a new place. I share their hopes and I found the questions that Simon Wilson posed recently challenging when he … [Read more...]
Health GE2026
I feel that our health system started onto its current unravelled state when Andrew Little was Minister of Health and Ashley Bloomfield was head of the Ministry. They created a centralized model ignoring what a panel headed by Heather Simpson which produced a proposal which built on the existing … [Read more...]
Homelessness – October 2026
The sight of homeless people on our streets is an indicator of a lack of love in our economy. Did it have to get as bad as it has before we start to debate the causes of poverty, unemployment, mental health, abuse in State care, lack of housing options and a myriad other of causes. Here are a … [Read more...]
Youth Unemployment
Very little coverage in the election campaign has focused on youth unemployment. There have been articles covering this. Here’s two which say a lot. To put the situation into context there are currently 9000 young people under 25 not in work or training just in Christchurch. I … [Read more...]
Homelessness in Christchurch…
This month we are inviting Tuesday Club readers to attend a public meeting this week addressing the issue of homelessness in our city and our country. Thanks to Rebecca McFie and friends for organising it... Here are the details of the event: Move on or Move in? A hui on Ōtautahi's … [Read more...]
This Week at Smash Palace – Wellbeing Alliance on economic transformation
I don’t mind paying more tax. If that ensures the state rediscovers its morality and politicians stop trying to outdo each other with “I will charge you less tax”. So, this week, on Wednesday because Smash Palace is closed on Tuesdays during the winter, we will be having Sally Hett of the … [Read more...]
Amalgamation – When do the people get a say??
When the hell are we as the ratepayers of Christchurch going to be asked our thoughts on amalgamation? Rosemary adds: I was appalled by a recent Press article about who is going to the the billion plus assets of Environment Canterbury. The conversation should be about how are we going to … [Read more...]
8,375 – Unemployed young people in Christchurch
8375 - Do you know what this number represents? It’s the number of our young people, in Christchurch, not in work or training. That’s 1 in 7 of our young people. Don’t they matter? Just think of all the pupils at Burnside High (2700); Cashmere High (2400) Christchurch Boys High (1400) … [Read more...]
Poutini – Ngai Tahu history of West Coast
I’m reading this book now, however I am very disappointed that it seems the two local Runanga have supported the destruction of this amazing Waitaha river which exists in its virgin state. Not only that but they have supported a fast-track process. This is the same sort of method which in the past … [Read more...]
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