The makeup of the CCC’s CEO Performance and Employment committee is wrong and councillors should revisit it if they want their future monitoring of the CEO to be trusted. In 1924, Lord Hewart the then Lord Chief Justice of England said, “Justice must not only be done, but must also be seen to be … [Read more...]
Garry writes on the Stadium
In this missive I share my thoughts on, if I was still at the Council table, what questions would I have over how to vote on the Stadium. It’s always pleased me when people in Christchurch are arguing about an issue. It means they are engaged. This is healthy. When such a significant issue as … [Read more...]
Ta Tipene O’Regan, New Zealander of the Year
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...]
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