This week I sat down with some wonderful people who work for the Christchurch City Council. They are working on the challenge of just how do we get 20,000 people living in the centre of Christchurch. That’s something I tried my best with when I was Mayor. Then we were aiming to get 30,000 people … [Read more...]
Two days ago, General James Mattis replied to Trump’s criticism:
Not so long ago, President Trump (writing this description still seems it’s a joke, but it’s a nightmare) totally rubbished a man who served him loyally. Mattis’ problem was that he challenged Trump when he was Secretary of Defence, and that’s not on, according to the current President. Two days … [Read more...]
Seeing the Unseen in our Sector
One Voice Te Reo Kotahi (OVTRK) open ForumMonday 4 November 7.30 - 9pm at ECA at Environment Canterbury Council Chambers(easy access from Bus exchange, car park access off St Asaph St) Building Respect and Recognition for Third Sector OrganisationsAn evening with Hon. Poto Williams - Minister … [Read more...]
Vivian Hutchinson
John Patterson and I both worked with Vivian Hutchinson. We were all working with economic development and job programs. Vivian writes prolifically and this week he sent me an electronic book which is called “The feathers we need to fly”. There is a quote in the book which I thought our City … [Read more...]
In conclusion 22 October
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...]
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