Every now and then you watch something quite precious. It’s always about somebody who is going beyond what is normally expected of people. In this case it is one special Court worker who works in the area of family violence. Alongside her is an equally special Judge who works to achieve the same … [Read more...]
Insurance on our homes is about to change:
The article below is backing up what Bruce White said at the Tuesday Club years ago. He predicted that the insurance industry would be driving urban design harder than any group by refusing to insure homes where it is considered global warming is about to impact on that suburb. We experienced … [Read more...]
More on CDHB 8 Dec 2020
a) Politicians need to check out the facts about CDHB: Over this last week I was surprised to again have it reported to me that a local politician had stated to somebody (it’s a small-town people, it came straight back) that the previous CDHB Executive had not done what the Ministry Commissioned … [Read more...]
Nonsense being talked about vote rigging in USA:
I’m sure you will all share with me a concern about how Trump is really putting democracy at risk. His constant barking on about the vote being rigged and unlawful is just pathetic. It’s all about him. It’s not about democracy. However, his actions and behaviour and the silent support of the … [Read more...]
Businesses which have made a profit who also took the wage subsidy:
There has been much unenlightened debate in the media about firms which had taken the Government wage subsidy and which had not repaid it before they declared a profit. It seems to me that this is a debate about ethics. The Government had to make a quick call which would save the maximum number … [Read more...]
This QNon article scared the hell out of me:
I am struggling to get my head around Qnon. Something I have never paid any attention to before. I read about it many times and wondered what it was about. Then this week I read the article below and, quite frankly, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Surely people couldn’t be sucked into this rubbish. I … [Read more...]
An image of Banks Peninsula from a satellite:
One of my friends in Pom-land sent me this satellite picture of Banks Peninsula yesterday. It takes somebody from across the world to remind us of what a beautiful place we live in. Thanks Pat. … [Read more...]
In conclusion 8 December 2020
This week I thought we might have a look at political humour. The first is in USA, which shows how families have been split over the election: The second photos are where Jacinda Ardern and Mike Hosking exchanged Christmas gifts. The first was from Jacinda to Mike: The second was from Mike … [Read more...]
Garry Writes 1 Dec 2020: I think everybody has got it wrong on land solutions:
The Government could take the fizz out of housing, and the real estate agents and banks who cream it right now. Before I come up with a suggested solution let us consider what gave stability to the housing market in the 1950’s and 1960’s, and the lessons for us from our tupuna. I have written … [Read more...]
Garry writes 1 Dec 2020 part 1 – letter to Jacinda
Garry’s thoughts: I’ve always found the Common Good to be an appealing concept. Every media outlet is honing in on Housing, so I thought I’d return to this topic as well. This week I have a few ideas/challenges which aren’t being talked about, but which could change the conversation on … [Read more...]
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