A few people have asked when the Tuesday Club is going to recommence this year. We apologise for the delay which has been for a genuine reason. As a 73-year-old male I have experienced a common challenge for aging men. A swollen prostate. My GP kindly prescribed a pill which shrinks the prostate. … [Read more...]
Housing debate has moved beyond ethics
I despair at the acrimony which was displayed during the debate on PC14. At times it reminded me of the litany of the deaf. I received several quite unpleasant emails from people. I enjoyed several thoughtful messages and I empathised with their observations and encourage them to remain engaged with … [Read more...]
Last week’s speakers made me realise it’s urgent that we have a rational discussion as a city about intensification
We had an interesting discussion from the perspective of residents’ associations and a planner. We had Tony Simons from the combined residents’ association chair and Jim Lunday who is a planner. There was much debate about the need for housing and just where it should be placed. We need a … [Read more...]
This week’s speaker Tony Simmons on PC14
This week we have Tony Simons from the Combined Residents Association to talk about PC14. We decided to address this issue as I received several stroppy emails reacting to my comments about NIMBY-ism in the last Tuesday Club notes. The writers assumed I was referring to PC14. I didn’t have a clue … [Read more...]
Housing – One thing which fills me full of despair is NIMBY’ism.
People who want no change to their neighbourhood. If they had any understanding of history those who went before them in their suburb gave up looking out their window and the enjoyment of cows chewing their cud in the paddock next to them. Change is inevitable. We just must densify rather than … [Read more...]
Housing
I liked this recent cartoon - it says it all Meanwhile in Wellington MPs often own houses in Wellington to live in, for which they get an allowance. Find out who does this I don't have a problem with MPs doing this. What I have a problem with is that they, like other landlords are not … [Read more...]
Housing must be attended to urgently….whoever is Government:
We must challenge Nimby’s resisting public and community housing... The article below highlights the challenge we have as a society creating housing for all. Angry local residents who do not want social housing near them. The response of many, as reflected in the video in this article, is locals … [Read more...]
It’s time to think how we have messed up housing, particularly for the most vulnerable:
For decades we have stuffed up as a country with our housing needs. One special group are those who live either on our streets or somewhere close to them. In Newsroom this week there was a wonderfully reflective article on doss houses where so many men live. The article starts describing those who … [Read more...]
Community Housing Aotearoa is having its National Conference in Ōtautahi
During the week after next Community Housing Aotearoa, the peak body for community housing initiatives, will be having its national conference in Christchurch. If you are interested in attending any of the workshops let me know. Housing in Vienna In an article in the Guardian last week the … [Read more...]
Housing for all in our community
This city still has hundreds of children in motels. It’s the seed bed for a disaster in 20 years as these adults of the future drift from one motel unit to another. From one school to another. These are the neighbour-less drifting families shot to bits for a variety of reasons. However, the Pontius … [Read more...]
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