Why the creative wing of the Tuesday Club was rejected by CCC from designing any more features for local parks: … [Read more...]
Last Weeks Speakers Sara and Mike
Last week we had Sara Templeton and Mike Davidson. These two have been outstanding advocates for cycling in Christchurch and their talk was really well received by a supportive audience. Here is Aaron Campbell’s video of the occasion (sorry you weren’t elected onto Ecan yesterday Aaron, and the … [Read more...]
Feedback from Melissa Heath:
Those who attended the talk by Melissa Heath will recall her speaking about the impact of insurance on our lives. It seemed appropriate for me to print a document I have recently received from Melissa to think about before we listen to Tim about the issue of “as-is” houses and the ramification of … [Read more...]
Reaction to my comments on Crosby Texter:
My article on Crosby Texter being increasingly involved in NZ politics got a very interesting reception from many people and many people responded. I received information from a number of people on the team who are actually running the National Party “hit-em” campaign. Crosby Texter has been … [Read more...]
Is the Governor of the Reserve Bank the latest attack victim?
I wonder if the latest attack on our democracy might be the one focused on Adrian Orr. I have been inspired by this man. He is highly skilled, practical and an interventionist. He is not cut out of the same bolt of cloth which the last few Governors have been. We have had three decades of … [Read more...]
Riverside Market
If ever there was an example of building the perfect solution to attracting people to the central city, the new riverside market is it. What a marvellous place and what an incredible atmosphere, which no Mall could ever achieve. Thanks to the Press for the image above. Big thanks to the team who … [Read more...]
Student Activism
I found this article https://www.newsroom.co.nz/2019/10/07/847872/the-changing-face-of-student-activism really energising. We must turn our minds to how we can utilise the energy and ideas of the younger members of our communities. I really liked the final paragraph of this article: I know many … [Read more...]
Hagley Park Cricket Stadium:
I received this email from Chris Kissling, Chair of the Civic Trust: An agenda item for the Hagley Park Advisory Committee on the Hagley Oval Lease Amendment Proposal suggests that the staff think an amendment to the existing lease is possible. That is not what the Civic Trust understands. It is … [Read more...]
Vincent Chew
Attendees who have been coming to the Tuesday Club for some time will remember Vincent Chew, who died this week. Vincent was an early attendee to the Tuesday Club. Vincent was an old mate of mine, who always advocated for the private sector on the issues we were debating when he attended. As he … [Read more...]
In conclusion 15 October
I have confessed several times that I am completely obsessed with Brexit. Pam and I arrive in the UK the day when Brexit is to be implemented. I can’t wait to be amongst the action! I thought you’d like some of the human ramifications of Brexit. Like this one: … [Read more...]
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