Denis finished 11 years as Principal at Papanui High School in Christchurch at the beginning of 2011. Before that he was Principal for 6 years at Horowhenua College in Levin. He sees the high quality State education system in New Zealand as one of our real taonga. He is a regular at the Tuesday … [Read more...]
John Patterson heads back to Southland
John writes about his nostalgic journey around my old stamping grounds in Southland and Otago. Spent our first night in Dunedin after driving down from Christchurch on a very quiet SH1 very little traffic. I like Dunedin and it’s a long time since we were last there I just wonder how it would … [Read more...]
Do companies have a responsibility to Manage Climate Change risks?
Chapman Tripp were asked to come up with a legal opinion: “To what extent (if at all) are New Zealand company directors and managed scheme providers permitted or required to take account of climate change considerations in their decision-making?” Their Conclusion included this: "We … [Read more...]
Axel Wilke’s musings on the Local Elections and Public Transport
I thought I’d share some election musings with you. Obviously, my intention was to join ECan to do something about transport emission dominance in Christchurch. I didn’t manage to get the message across to the voters that there ought to be a transport specialist at the decision making … [Read more...]
Citizen’s Assemblies better than Referenda…
Guest post by Axel Wilke Let it be known that I’m not a fan of referenda. Or referendums; whichever version of the plural you prefer. It’s a fickle way of making very important decisions. Brexit anyone? Notable referenda in New Zealand include the change to the electoral system. While … [Read more...]
We can do better: Inspiring, engaging and encouraging local voting
An Open Letter calling for an Electoral Forum To: Dawn Baxendale, CEO Christchurch City Council Bill Bayfield, CEO Environment Canterbury David Meates, CEO Canterbury District Health Board We can do better: Inspiring, engaging and encouraging local voting I am writing with … [Read more...]
Garry Writes: A shredder or a block does not mop up an orchestrated litany of lies
Greetings from Lucca, a small walled village in Italy. To put this village into perspective, it was where Caesar had a famous encounter with Crassus and Pompey in 56 BC. It had already been a place of occupation at that stage for 3 centuries. The Cathedral in the middle of the … [Read more...]
Last Week Jean Drage
Thanks to Jean Drage who presented a big picture view of local democracy, and the challenges in getting people involved. This video is worth watching. Some factors that impact voter engagement candidates with a high local profile or controversial issues (these are not easily, nor necessarily … [Read more...]
City Council Transparency
Some pretty damning revelations about the culture at the City Council. Over to Dawn Baxendale the new CEO to sort this, and us to support her to do this. Christchurch City Council secrecy outrageous | Stuff.co.nz OPINION: City council staff are paid by us – the rate paying citizens … [Read more...]
Rosemary writes…
Rosemary Neave on duty this week while Garry is away. A focus on local elections - some musings and Jean Drage into share her wisdom. A couple of things I noticed (apart from my comments elsewhere): Beautiful people seem more likely to be elected the 150 words are important - but probably not … [Read more...]
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