This debate has gone on and on during the campaign. I would argue because most journalists are financially illiterate, and can’t argue why the basic premise is nonsense. The Press has a dated article by Mike Yardley on its website which has been there for weeks. During the week the Press … [Read more...]
In Conclusion 8 October
Like many people I have been thinking a lot about the state of our local democracy. The number of people who have voted is disgraceful. It is time to start thinking about democracy not being about every three years, but instead of every day. I read this quote in a mag recently when Peter Singer … [Read more...]
Hagley Park cricket, again:
The cricket mafia continue their push for the Government to breach the unanimously approved Act which governs Christchurch and allow them to change their existing permit, supposedly to get access to a well-paying game with India. This isn’t about cricket it’s about money. Our Park will be once again … [Read more...]
The role of public leadership to support a strong local economy:
Over the next few weeks I will cover some of the publicly owned companies which I had a part in, and what they achieved. I believe passionately in a hand’s-up economy. Where a good idea isn’t happening without state, or Local Government, intervention I always believe in taking that move after proper … [Read more...]
Hands up those who search each day for the latest moves in UK?
I am almost obsessed with following the too-ing and frow-ing of the British parliament. Several times each day I swoop through various websites eagerly searching for more information on what is happening in the mother of all parliaments. When the decision of the Law Lords last week came out, we were … [Read more...]
Zero emissions public transport
I received this press release from Marney Ainsworth this week (she had a big birthday this week, ask her about it). Great to have you back Marney. Zero emission public transport systems will be key in our battle against Global Warming by reducing our carbon output and reliance on … [Read more...]
In Conclusion 1 October
The man in this photo had just cleaned up the Red Zone. His trailer got a puncture shortly after, and he ended up not looking as relaxed as he does in this picture. The building on the right was photoshopped to show what CCC could do with all the money it would have with the savings achieved from a … [Read more...]
Last Week – strike4climate
Last week it was inspiring to listen to three young people who are leaders in the school strike campaign. It was sobering for me to realise that the inspiring and eloquent young woman who was one of the speakers was 53 years younger than me… Here’s the video of the speakers at last week’s … [Read more...]
This Week – Tom Logan
This week we are to hear an address from Tom Logan Tom is the product of two quake cities. He was born in Napier. He moved from one quake city to the other for his undergrad studies. Tom achieved a degree in civil engineering and another in math but still had questions that needed answering … [Read more...]
What I expect to hear from Mayoral, Council and Ecan candidates over the next three weeks:
Now that people will be receiving their voting papers it is important that we hear what the candidates standing for office want to achieve if they are elected. It’s time to hear their dreams and what they think they could achieve as a Mayor, or CCC or Ecan Councillor, or Community board … [Read more...]
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