This Bishop’s legacy is a sad Catholic story
Kathleen Gallagher wrote this article about the closure of St Joseph the Worker parish in Lyttleton. I used to go to mass at this church and I chose not to go to the final mass as I am so angry about the destruction which the current Bishop, and his advisors, have inflicted on Christchurch. I have … [Read more...]
In Conclusion 8 June 2021
Garry writes 1 June 2021
I saw the photo above thanks to Bernard Hickey during the week. We have piwakawaka through our garden twice a year in Autumn and Spring. They are a beautiful bird and an easy target for cats. That’s why I wish we could get rid of all cats. Last week I wrote about my despair about being involved … [Read more...]
Last Week Cheryl Doig and Elle Archer on Learning Christchurch
I always enjoy hearing people excited about encouraging education in all communities. A society which is committed to lifelong learning is an open one. It was great hearing Cheryl Doig and Elle Archer sharing their ideas and commitment to lifelong learning. After the talk I received these interviews … [Read more...]
This Week – Te Maire Tau
Water is one of the areas where the Government is imposing a centralist solution. As I have said many times I do not object to the Government taking a strong line on the standard of water in NZ. I resent how they want to put the water systems of New Zealand into 4 or 5 agencies. I can just see how … [Read more...]
The CCC External Advisory Group:
In last week’s Tuesday Club notes I covered the fact that the Mayor and Councillors had engaged 5 of us to undertake a review of CCC’s finances. It was called the “Mayor’s Independent External Advisory Group” (EAG). The EAG followed their brief to the letter. At no stage did we stray outside what … [Read more...]
Water 1 June
I misread a graph which I published last week. Hamish Rennie picked me up pointing out my error and wrote: I agree with your concerns about water reforms, although I think you have misinterpreted the graph. That’s why this graph which was published recently which shows that Christchurch City … [Read more...]
It’s time we focused on how we better accommodate more migrants
It’s a worry when migrants are a political football. Every single person in this country is a descendant of, or is actually, a migrant. It is essential that we get immigration right. In Stuff this week they reported: Migrants just remember what happened more than a year ago when a “once in a … [Read more...]
Cycling data which proves me wrong on what I wrote recently
Glen Koorey wrote to me about my comments on painted lines on the roads being unsafe: Hi Garry, good to read another weekly Tuesday Club newsletter. Just thought that I would weigh into the “painted cycle lanes are dangerous” discussion, because I’m wary that some of the research out there is … [Read more...]
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