Local Government is a vehicle of legislation. It can be altered by Central Government at their will. Think about Ecan. Central Government is advised on Local Government issues by the Department of Internal Affairs. I doubt if things have changed greatly since I was in Local Government. My … [Read more...]
Pressure keeps Institutions honest
It was interesting to note the comments from the Islamic Womens Council about how the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet tried to control the consultative process with the Muslim community, which had been recommended by the Royal Commission. Here’s what their spokesperson, Anjum Rahman … [Read more...]
John Minto accepts SFO ruling with good grace:
I was always perplexed by John Minto formally objecting to the fundraising which funded Lianne Dalziel’s last election campaign. Every campaign since Adam stood to chair his synagogue committee has been funded this way. If there’s something wrong with it, then the law needs to change. In a … [Read more...]
The loss of democracy in Local Government:
Central Government politicians rarely understand Local Government. They like to blame Local Government for delaying housing permits, or whatever will get their names in the paper for looking like they are being strong. Every now and then parts of Local Government come unstuck, like Tauranga. … [Read more...]
Democracy and STV – why it is important
Nathaniel Herz-Edinger is part of a group in Christchurch who are getting signatures on a petition to get Christchurch City Council to hold a poll to consider changing our voting for CCC to STV. He explains his motivation here... Scroll down to how you can be involved A Story... Once upon … [Read more...]
Nonsense being talked about vote rigging in USA:
I’m sure you will all share with me a concern about how Trump is really putting democracy at risk. His constant barking on about the vote being rigged and unlawful is just pathetic. It’s all about him. It’s not about democracy. However, his actions and behaviour and the silent support of the … [Read more...]
Engagement about Greater Christchurch 2050
We need your help to develop a new 30-year vision and plan for Greater Christchurch The Greater Christchurch Partnership is inviting local leaders, thinkers and influencers to a series of workshops to define our aspiration for Greater Christchurch in 2050 and identify the collective actions and … [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...]
A fascinating article on family breakdown over pro and anti-Trump:
Our society is being fragmented. Particularly there are debates close to election time. However, where society has its ugly side on display when it has a President like Trump, things can get pear shaped quite quickly. In this fascinating article … [Read more...]
Democracy article from the Economist:
In an article in the Economist the columnist Garry Kasparov, who was born in the Soviet Union, wrote passionately about the need to digitise political processes. Here’s a couple of quotes which challenge us to think in new ways: First is “advisory voting”. It is a virtual town square that allows … [Read more...]