It is always interesting when an unexpected voice speaks about climate change. Our government seems to have an unhealthy approach to the topic. I’m not sure how many 1 in 100 year climate events we need to have for them to change their policies. In a recent newspaper article Michael Stiassny., in … [Read more...]
Over the past 10 years John Patterson, who has been a builder for most of his working life, has recorded what has happened in four streets around his home
John, and other neighbourhood support coordinators, have recorded what has been happening to an area which used to have street parties and a strong sense of community. The earthquakes destabilised this community. The process with EQC and insurance companies has destroyed it. The coordinators have … [Read more...]
Last Week’s Speaker Tim Grafton
Last week’s speaker was Tim Grafton, CEO of the Insurance Council. This address was really well received. Unfortunately, I was trapped in Wellington so cannot comment on the evening other than having enjoyed the video. After the presentation I received the following message from … [Read more...]
Feedback from Melissa Heath:
Those who attended the talk by Melissa Heath will recall her speaking about the impact of insurance on our lives. It seemed appropriate for me to print a document I have recently received from Melissa to think about before we listen to Tim about the issue of “as-is” houses and the ramification of … [Read more...]
Excellent new policy announcement on “as-is” houses:
This week the Government announced a support package for the families trapped in the “as-is” nightmare. This issue promises to be the next “leaky homes” debacle for this City. This Press article covered the issue quite … [Read more...]