This week’s notes come with a warning to the mayor and our councillors. I’m worried about Christchurch City Council. The public are unhappy. The staff are unhappy. Your budget is blowing out. It’s time to have a hard think. About everything. Rosa Luxemburg once said: “Those who do not move, do … [Read more...]
Garry Writes 9 May 2023
I’ve been reading a book called “lessons” by Ian McEwan. It has some of the finest descriptions of everyday life I have ever read. Many of the sentences are so descriptive they are poetic. I recommend it as a serious description of the life of a family. One paragraph which struck me, was when … [Read more...]
I’m not sure that amalgamation of local authorities is necessarily a good thing
The North Island floods have caused me to sit and wonder whether or not large amalgamations are a good idea. I’m not sure the bringing together of all the Councils of Auckland served that community well or not, especially over a major event like they have experienced. At one stage of my life I … [Read more...]
Garry writes 21 February 2023
Kim Hill said it accurately when she started her programme on Saturday morning saying that she felt helpless when she viewed the disaster which had hit this country. She had a house which was dry. Her roof didn’t leak, and she just sat and thought what could she do? Who couldn’t relate to that in … [Read more...]
Garry writes 7 February 2023
Most disasters are unprecedented. That is why we invest and plan! As a City which has had its fair share of disasters we have been looking at Auckland, Northland and Coromandel with compassion. How could we help has been top of our minds. If ever there was a lesson that stormwater is not just … [Read more...]
Wayne Brown and the case for caring about local government/why your vote matters
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has come under scrutiny of late regarding his response to the massive flooding in Auckland in late January. You would be hard pressed to find a New Zealander who believes that Brown has put Auckland’s best foot forward in reaction and response to the weather … [Read more...]
Advice from one who knows – Garry’s letter to Auckland
In Christchurch, our hearts are with you all in Auckland. As you face the clean up I will share some hard earned experiences. Government departments can assist initially. Don't allow them to stay too long. Wellington control is hundreds of kilometres away. The rebuild is of your homes and … [Read more...]
This week – Young Voices…
This week we will have a Christmas celebration and our last Tuesday Club of the year. We will be joined by some of the young candidates who stood for local government this year. We want to support young people getting involved in local affairs and we will discuss how we help them retain the … [Read more...]
Garry reflects on the help he got as a young Councillor….
It’s the time of the year when we pause and reflect on what has happened to us here in Christchurch New Zealand and the world. We have had an election which has produced a new mayor and councillors and regional councillors. I remember what it was like when I was first elected. CCC was a high … [Read more...]
A Citizen in Christchurch
A few weeks ago we had the legendary community organiser Vivian Hutchinson at Tuesday Club. Here is his reflection on the visit: Read article in full here I'M A VISITOR from Taranaki, and I suppose I am here because Garry Moore and I have worked together on many projects over the years. … [Read more...]
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