I had an email from the wonderful Coralie Winn asking for us to promote the crowdfunding effort to pay for the removal and the restoration of the hugely popular dance-o-mat. Here’s what Charlie Gates in the Press wrote recently: It’s been the scene of many a late-night party, and even Prince … [Read more...]
Temel Atacocugu’s Walk for Peace
Temel Atacocugu started a walk between the place where the murderer started his fated journey between Dunedin and Christchurch 3 years ago this week. Here is what Temel wrote on his Givealittle page: To my friends far and wide - those I know and those I don't. Please give from your heart to my … [Read more...]
In Conclusion 15 March 2022
Taking a Break on 8 March
Garry has been sick, Covid is peaking Ukraine is being overrun by a tyrant, so we are taking a break this week, no Tuesday Club - however here are a few things to consider doing Protect our Drinking water - submissions due in by today 6 March Concerned about nitrates in our drinking water? … [Read more...]
Last week Raf Manji
Can Raf Manji lead TOP into Parliament? | RNZ It was great to see our old mate Raf Manji in another role other than as a City Councillor. This role suits Raf’s huge knowledge in finance and macro-economics. We had a good turnout on Zoom and Facebook for his talk. Raf followed on from the … [Read more...]
This Week on Zoom – Celeste Donovan
This week we have asked the newest City Councillor, Celeste Donovan, who replaced James Daniels when he resigned from Christchurch City Council. It was an interesting election, and the people of the East elected a strong woman with environmental skills to lead the very part of this city which will … [Read more...]
Protest and Social Cohesion by vivian Hutchinson
THE PROTESTS in Wellington could well be our own Trump or Brexit moment as a country. Already we have seen many faces to this ongoing demonstration. It has swung wildly from Peace and Love to Hang ‘Em High. Beyond the call to end Covid mandates, there is a seething tumble of messaging that … [Read more...]
3 Waters proposed legislation progress this week
Establishment of the 3 Waters Transition Unit: Last week this item came up on RNZ’s website while everybody was distracted with the war in Europe and the demonstrators in parliament: The three waters reform National Transition Unit board will be chaired by Waka Kotahi NZTA chair Sir Brian … [Read more...]
Andrew Turner stands down and the mayoral campaign changed immediately
I guess I was as sad as everybody else when it was announced that Andrew Turner, Deputy Mayor, had decided to flag away politics. Andrew has been a power of strength as Deputy Mayor and an impressive chairman of committees. His advocacy for Banks Peninsula is second to none and Christchurch City … [Read more...]
Christchurch City Council sets its annual plan
I received in my email box before the council meeting this memo: I’m getting in touch to let you know that on Thursday 24 February, the Mayor and Councillors will consider Christchurch City Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2022/23 our annual budget and work programme. The plan outlines what the … [Read more...]
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