Some weeks ago I missed an event which was an anniversary of something I was deeply involved with when I was mayor. The fact I was not invited was neither here nor there. I knew that lots of people, inside and outside the council, had played a large part in the creation of what was being celebrated … [Read more...]
Covid anti-vaccinators must be challenged:
I read the article below in the Washington Post recently. It really rang home to me. I cannot understand those who are resisting being vaccinated other than those with other health issues which prevent them doing so. Here’s what they wrote: The most senseless and self-destructive battle in this … [Read more...]
Are Golf Courses really a good use of urban space?
The matter of housing and golf courses, which I questioned the number of ones we have last week, encouraged at least three really interesting answers,mostly disagreeing with me! Here they are: 1. From Chris Kissling: Golf courses are open space. They contribute to welfare and wellbeing, the … [Read more...]
Is it time to require cats to be registered and being kept inside?
Dogs must be registered and chipped. Why are cats allowed to run freely as killing machines for our bird life? I hate cats. We had them when the kids were little. Couldn’t wait for the time for our, by then, fat lazy meat-eating monster to be given the big needle. There’s a tabby cat which … [Read more...]
Building to Scale – Winton Steps up
How exciting to see the story about Sunfield and Winton Developments on TV and the next day wrapped around our Press newspaper. 5,000 homes in a 15 Minute neighbourhood! The following is from their website but at first glance it looks amazing, and visionary - wouldn't it have been great to have … [Read more...]
John Patterson’s observations on what it was like when GB had to build houses
In Ryton the Kiwis wouldn’t know if I was telling the truth so I am sending it on to the memory group so you can hold me to account. This is what I wrote. It looks like they are having similar housing problems as we are – not enough houses. I started work in the building industry 70 years … [Read more...]
Three Waters reforms latest summary
A summary of what exactly is happening with 3 Waters was produced recently by RNZ. Here it is: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/what-you-need-to-know/452865/three-waters-what-you-need-to-know There are 67 local authorities in New Zealand. Seven (7) are supporting the proposed 3 Waters plan of the … [Read more...]
At long last Otakaro; at long last
For years we have been advocating more developers should have access to the central city land which has, to date, been handed over to Fletchers. Now, finally Otakaro has called for other developers to put up proposals for their land. High demand for inner city homes has led to a major change of … [Read more...]
Newly elected Councillor Celeste Donovan in the East sends a message:
Congratulations to the newly elected Councillor Celeste Donovan. It was an interesting election, notable that Phil Mauger convinced a mate to stand and then changed his mind and supported another. Neither of them were elected. Sadly again a very low voter turnout as is common in local elections … [Read more...]
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