One correspondent I really enjoy reading in the Sunday Times is Brannavan Gnanalingam. I find his comments refreshing and honest. Last weekend he wrote an article labelled “I love libraries”. Here are a couple of extracts from the article: It’s weird that libraries feel like anachronisms. … [Read more...]
Patrick O’Connor’s thoughts and challenges on the necessary follow-up needed post the Massacre in the Muslim community]
Last weekend Christchurch--Otautahi hosted the remembrance ceremony 2 years after the shocking tragedy of March 15th. 51 dead, as many injured, many present at the two Mosques not deemed "injured " but extremely distraught at what they experienced and witnessed --- is that … [Read more...]
Garry writes 16 March 2021
On Monday the 15th we will stop to remember those of our community who were murdered two years ago at the two Mosques. There has been much written and spoken about the impact of this atrocity on the affected families, the Muslim community and all of us who stood supporting them all shocked with … [Read more...]
Garry writes 23 Feb 2021
This week we are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the 2011 earthquakes. An anniversary is an excellent time to reflect on what has gone before and to consider what could be in the future In my notes this week I will focus on the price people have paid individually. Then we must consider the … [Read more...]
The Mosque Royal Commission Report
In a fantastic report David Williams has summarised the Royal Commissions writing about the gunman. It finishes with this statement: …he committed cowardly mass murder, slaughtering unarmed and defenceless people, including a three-year-old, who were praying. He maimed, wounded and crippled many … [Read more...]
Smash Palace rises again:
I would like to thank people for your support as we rebuilt Smash Palace. It has been a very trying period. Otakaro Ltd decided some years ago that they were going to build a laneway right through Smash Palace. That’s what the designers decided should happen. Fighting that took a couple of years. … [Read more...]
Vision and Plan for Greater Christchurch 2050
KEEP THIS DATE – Thursday 26 November 12.30 lunch 1-3pmAt Oxford Tce BaptistFor catering purposes: RSVP to tsovoices@gmail.com For not-for-profit/ NGO/ voluntary/community-initiated…... organisationsOrganised by One Voice Te Reo Kotahi (OVTRK) Mō tātou ā mō kā uri ā muri ake nei For us and … [Read more...]
Last Week – March 15th What Now?
Last week we considered “what now?”. Looking at ourselves post the permanent imprisonment of the mass murderer of those who were at prayer at two Mosques. We were delighted to have Dr Hamimah Tuyan, the widow of Zekeriya Tuyan, the 51st victim of the Christchurch mosque attacks, and a Tuesday … [Read more...]
Red Zone, it’s time for proper community dialogue by CCC to implement Evan Smiths work:
Community groups are gearing up to become engaged in a sensible and inclusive discussion on the Red Zone. A plan was produced by Regenerate Christchurch and has been handed over to Christchurch City Council to implement. In the video in the article below there is an amazing interview with Evan … [Read more...]
Futsal
If its power, speed and skill combining into an exhilarating package that you're wishing to play or watch, then take yourself to a game of FUTSAL. Garry and myself were among 160 players representing 15 ethnic groups who gathered at Shirley Boys High School stadium on Sunday for a splash of … [Read more...]