Read it here I was the recipient of the top place in the first two “power” lists. I didn’t ask to be on the list, and I felt awkward being judged by the Press as the most powerful person in Christchurch. A reporter rang me the second time and asked what my goal for the next year was. My response … [Read more...]
At its heart, politics is a contest of ideas.
I read this article recently about politics (sorry forgotten the link) It’s about defining, debating, and bringing them to life. While credibility and leadership are important, what should be driving our votes, discussions, and concerns are the ideas themselves. Yes, politics needs politicians, … [Read more...]
Trouble is Rates Caps are great politics – but hopeless policy
I often disagree with the style, and comments, of Wayne Brown but his response to the government about their proposed cap on rates whilst wearing this cap reading a book “Surrounded by idiots” says it all. In this article the ramification of the crazy motives of this government are laid out … [Read more...]
Garry at end of 2025…
This year has been a challenging one for the Tuesday Club. I have been working hard on (frustratingly slowly) recovering from a stroke. Rosemary at the same time poured enormous effort being a coordinator, with Emily Caygill and others, of the campaign for the People’s Choice,for the local body … [Read more...]
Debate during election campaign and the ignoring of impending Amalgamation
The debates in the past few weeks leading up to the local elections have been deeply superficial. It frustrates me hearing the mayor just going on and on about road humps and cycleways. Sara Templeton has refuted his stupid comments on many topics including this, but he got the headline. As a … [Read more...]
Roger Bridge Obituary:
I was a Labour City Councillor and Mayor. One thing I learned in office was that my tribalism was often challenged by people who I thought would be against my beliefs. That was so often not the case. One person I enjoyed working with was Roger Bridge. We should not have got on. He was a serious … [Read more...]
Farewell to a Great Ombudsman
For the past few years New Zealand has been superbly served by our Ombudsman, Judge Peter Boshier. I have had a little to do with the Ombudsman’s office and any time I have had anything to do with Peter Boshier he has always been ethical and attentive. As he headed out the door, he fired a few shots … [Read more...]
Rod Carr on Leadershiip
I always enjoy somebody who thinks hard about a topic and who comes from a point of view I would normally have walked past. Rod Carr is one of these people. I enjoy his honesty and clarity of thinking. In this article Who is influencing New Zealand’s most influential? | The Post he stated: We … [Read more...]
What many of our readers can learn from Jane Fonda
Recently Jane Fonda was given another award. At the presentation she said a few things which challenge all of us pensioners. Her challenge is for us to stand up and be the defenders and the glue promoting and enhancing localism. Here are some things she said: … [Read more...]
The Election of Donald Trump
I heard a friend once say that we are witnessing the demise of the American Empire, just as Empires have come and gone before. There’s been some amazing analysis of the USA election results and like most I’m watching things evolve with great interest. Are we witnessing neo-liberalists last … [Read more...]
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