It was wonderful to see Ta Tipene O’Regan honoured for his amazing service to Māori and to this country. I had the pleasure of chairing Whalewatch board for nearly 18 years and it was my task to minimise Tipene’s stories. They were plentiful and colourful, as one would expect from a Māori also a son … [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...]
A great decision by CCC on not selling to Wilsons Car Park company:
The Christchurch City Council made an excellent decision this week in deciding not to sell the site alongside the Court Theatre to Wilsons Car Park company. My antipathy towards Wilson’s has no bounds. In the opinion of many local residents they looted this city mercilessly by leasing empty … [Read more...]
Garrys thoughts to start 2022
Over the holidays I travelled through Whanganui. It made me think me about that amazing nun Mother Suzanne Aubert, who started the sisters of Compassion, and worked with Māori families up the Whanganui river. Aubert was an incredible woman. She worked alongside Māori from the time she arrived as a … [Read more...]
A reminder of why I resigned from the Institute of Directors
At one stage in my life, I was talked into joining the Institute of Directors (IOD). After one year as a member, I resigned. I have never belonged to a more boring, dull, outfit than the IOD. I realise that this move precluded my being appointed to boards, but if that is the way you get to higher … [Read more...]
Advice for the new opposition leadership
Like most political junkies I found, as an interested bystander, myself watching the comings and goings at the National Party this week. For most of my life I would have found the struggles within the Nats an entertaining circus. However, now I am appalled how the party I have been a member of for … [Read more...]
Article by Graham Adams: Jacinda Ardern and the Ghost of David Lange
In an article on line last week journalist Graham Adams wrote on a Victoria University site: The Prime Minister is increasingly looking like a political hostage as Nanaia Mahuta presses on with the Three Waters reforms. Graham Adams sees history rhyming as her powerful Māori caucus flexes its … [Read more...]
Why those of us who disagree with 3 Waters must be careful about being seen with idiots
I worry about those of us who are concerned about the government’s error ridden 3 Water proposal being seen alongside groups and individuals who are protesting about other issues. I have already written about not being prepared to be seen alongside the Taxpayers Union. I’m also not prepared to be … [Read more...]
This week it was Armistice Day
At 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 the First World War ceased. At the same time every year since there has been a memorial for all those who died in that war. The same happened in Christchurch this week. This week there was also the unruly demonstration of individuals outside … [Read more...]
Garry Writes 12 October 2021
I have received a series of challenging emails about the government from people who read the Tuesday Club notes. Many people are concerned that we have an over-committed government with too many irons in the fire. They made me think about what is being considered by government right now. Rod … [Read more...]
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