A Review of the Future of Local Government has been underway for some time - their second report is out for consultation, with responses needed by 28 February. For the next two weeks Tuesday Club will be focusing on this 5 for 5.30 14 February on Zoom Join on this link- discussion with Penny … [Read more...]
It’s time for those of us who have disagreed with the 3 Waters reform to stand up and say what should be installed in its place
Background: I wrote a heap of lines on what I thought the background to the reforms were, but when I got deeper and deeper into it, I lost the will to live and deleted the lot. Everything about the design of 3 Waters is faulty. The numbers on which the structure is based are questionable at … [Read more...]
Garry writes 7 February 2023
Most disasters are unprecedented. That is why we invest and plan! As a City which has had its fair share of disasters we have been looking at Auckland, Northland and Coromandel with compassion. How could we help has been top of our minds. If ever there was a lesson that stormwater is not just … [Read more...]
Ōtautahi Christchurch Urban Forest Plan – make a submission
Trees are on the job for us, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, working to improve our local neighbourhoods, our wellbeing and helping to mitigate the effects of our changing climate. Have your say on this plan - open for feedback 2 Feb-6 March Well known local ecologist Colin Meurk has done … [Read more...]
Wayne Brown and the case for caring about local government/why your vote matters
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has come under scrutiny of late regarding his response to the massive flooding in Auckland in late January. You would be hard pressed to find a New Zealander who believes that Brown has put Auckland’s best foot forward in reaction and response to the weather … [Read more...]
Global Climate Strike 3 March
Global Climate StrikeFri 3 March, 3.00pmCathedral Square School Strike 4 Climate are BACK with their first strike for 2023, demanding transparent and meaningful climate action from our decision makers. Bring your placards, banners, masks, and loving rage as we stand together to ask: … [Read more...]
Advice from one who knows – Garry’s letter to Auckland
In Christchurch, our hearts are with you all in Auckland. As you face the clean up I will share some hard earned experiences. Government departments can assist initially. Don't allow them to stay too long. Wellington control is hundreds of kilometres away. The rebuild is of your homes and … [Read more...]
The Rise and Rise of Disinformation
Dr Paul Spoonley is leading a discussion on The Rise and Rise of Disinformation: Challenges of the Internet Age 5:15pm (for coffee, with a 5:30 start) Wednesday 08 FebruaryWananga Room, Aldersgate Centre, 309 Durham Street There is no charge and parking and bike racks are available at the … [Read more...]
Let’s dig deeper on Three Waters
Your article in The Press this week on the Three Waters focuses on opposition to co-covernance. While this may well be the reason for opposition trotted out by National, Act and the Taxpayer’s Union, it misses an important point that is the broken relationship between Government and local … [Read more...]
This week – Young Voices…
This week we will have a Christmas celebration and our last Tuesday Club of the year. We will be joined by some of the young candidates who stood for local government this year. We want to support young people getting involved in local affairs and we will discuss how we help them retain the … [Read more...]
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