I had a number of people get in touch with me and say how much they enjoyed reading about CCC’s activist approach to getting Pratt & Whitney to this City. One response was really interesting and this person wrote: Are you aware that it is not uncommon in Germany for local authorities to take … [Read more...]
Merivale Mall expansion
Ex-councillor John Burn, who has been leading the pushback against the approval of a huge increase in size of Merivale Mall, granted without any public notice, has given me a copy of his letter to supporters last week. The commissioner, plus two community board members, despite this … [Read more...]
Ihumaatao:
I know that I have written about this many times, but I think the challenge of Ihumaatao is something which all of us have an interest in. This article gives some interesting background info on the historic aspects of this dispute: … [Read more...]
Muck Rack
Have you heard of this lot? If not, have a look at this web site. It makes very interesting reading. https://muckrack.com/. Consider this. Is this a reflection of the weakened state of our media that they have to rely on this sort of message? Find the right journalists to … [Read more...]
The Zero Rates Debate
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...]
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