I received this from Rosemary Neave (she’s the quiet person who never says anything at our Tuesday Club meetings): If you are interested in exploring and growing the rich diversity of conversations about meaning and purpose, spiritual health and wellbeing in the city. There is no ‘charge’ as … [Read more...]
It’s time to look at the Royal Honour’s list
I was involved in many conversations with a lot of surprised people after the New Year’s honours list was published. I think the awarding of knighthoods is out of control. They don’t mean anything anymore. They are a dime-a-dozen. There should only be one or at the most, two, each time. … [Read more...]
Last week’s speakers
There were no questions at the end of the words of Gamal Tony Green and Claire Phillips as they offered some perspectives on the tragic events of 15 March, and how other people around the world saw how New Zealanders responded. They invited us “to see ourselves as others see us”. The response to … [Read more...]
This weeks speaker – To see ourselves as others see us:
The killings that took place on March 15 generated a global reaction and waves of visitors from across the world to the two mosques that were attacked. Many entered in tears and it was as if this spoke to each in a very personal way. Invitations came to speak at international gatherings, and one was … [Read more...]
I love businesses which have a social conscience:
There are many businesses which have a quiet approach to supporting their community. They might feed the poor who visit their premises each day. They can do something like what Sam Crofsky does in Samoa where the staff at C1 went to the islands and taught them how to plant coffee, and then they buy … [Read more...]
I worked with gangs in the 1980’s:
I worked for the Department of Internal Affairs in the 1980’s and worked with the gangs. They are such an easy target to shoot at by politicians. I found this article during the week really … [Read more...]
Seeing the Unseen in our Sector
One Voice Te Reo Kotahi (OVTRK) open ForumMonday 4 November 7.30 - 9pm at ECA at Environment Canterbury Council Chambers(easy access from Bus exchange, car park access off St Asaph St) Building Respect and Recognition for Third Sector OrganisationsAn evening with Hon. Poto Williams - Minister … [Read more...]
Vivian Hutchinson
John Patterson and I both worked with Vivian Hutchinson. We were all working with economic development and job programs. Vivian writes prolifically and this week he sent me an electronic book which is called “The feathers we need to fly”. There is a quote in the book which I thought our City … [Read more...]