I recall in the 1980’s, when I chaired a Labour Party electorate committee, moving out of the chair to argue with our local MP on how wrong neo-liberalism was, as its impacts I felt were dreadful. I was working with communities all over the South Island which were being decimated by this newly found … [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...]
Garry Writes 29 November on inequality
This week we have Eugenie Sage, Green MP, to speak to us about the 3 Waters legislation. Eugenie was on the Select Committee which considered the Bill. Like most people concerned about the 3 Waters legislation I will be interested in Eugenie’s observations about the process and where she sees the … [Read more...]
Garry writes 29 March 2022
I remember sitting at a Labour Party conference in the 1980’s and hearing an old lady addressing the conference telling us all how delighted she was when Norm Kirk got the path to her clothesline of her state house concreted. Richard Prebble (remember he used to be a Labour MP) got up and completely … [Read more...]
Last week’s speaker: Bernard Hickey
Last week we had a wonderful resume of just what happened to the economy after Covid 19 struck. The government, quite correctly, acted fast and implemented support systems to keep the economy operating. The unintended consequences of the support have resulted in a massive growing of the gap between … [Read more...]
This week’s speaker: Bernard Hickey
We were to have Bernard onsite, but Covid has seen to that. So, we are back to Zoom. Bernard was interviewed by Kathryn Ryan during the week in what was a marvelous interview … [Read more...]
Liberal hypocrisy is fuelling American inequality…is that the case in New Zealand?
Here is a very challenging video produced by the New York Times showing how badly Democrat led states are really letting down the poor. As I watched this, I wondered about how well we are doing. … [Read more...]
Garry writes 9 November 2021
Years ago, I was with a mate in a shop, and he was treated dreadfully by the person behind the counter. As we walked up the road I said, “I wouldn’t have put up with being treated like shit by that woman”. His reply has stuck with me forever. He said, “you’re not a Māori”. I was reminded of this … [Read more...]