Honest, I was only joking when I suggested that Gerry Brownlee should retire from Parliament and head back to the classroom. I received a number of responses from people who have had enough of our Gerry. My opinion is that Gerry and Nick Smith should both stand down. I know that the first thought … [Read more...]
Greater Christchurch 2050 are our suburbs ready for growth?
In an article in the Guardian it is argued that large cities have been gutted by Covid 19. Staff have been found to be more productive at home and this is leading to questioning of the need for large central city offices and the cost of expensive infrastructure to support travel to the central … [Read more...]
Garry Writes 27 October 2020
As those who are in positions of power decide how the Government is going to look like over the next three years, all those of us miles away from power can do is sit and ponder about what we think should be at the front of their lobes. I thought I would start with a quote from Norm Kirk which … [Read more...]
Last Week – Dawn Baxendale and Jim Palmer on Greater Christchurch 2050
Last week we had an excellent session with the CE’s of Christchurch City Council and Waimakariri District Council, Dawn Baxendale and Jim Palmer about the Council’s planning for Greater Christchurch 2050. It’s a difficult topic planning for a future date. ….said it best when she spoke as a GP in … [Read more...]
This Week – Rod Cameron on Engage – Preparing for the future…
We thought it would be good to continue the Greater Christchurch 2050 theme this week. So, we invited Rod Cameron to speak from his perspective on this topic. Rod is a Civil Engineer who has worked around the world on engineering projects. In both the private and public sectors. He returned to … [Read more...]
CDHB Continued….
It is interesting that we are entering an era of “closed-from-information” approach from the CDHB. I was informed, by a number of people, that the CDHB Board had received a final report from EY, which was commissioned by the Board, on the CDHB finances. The executive of the DHB was requested to … [Read more...]
Tova O’Brien interview of Jami-Lee Ross:
Here’s a link to the original interview. Tova really swept aside the nonsense which Jami-Lee and his mates had been spreading. She actually did what should have been done long ago. … [Read more...]
The number of Pacific Island MP’s in Parliament is impressive:
The article below covers many issues. However, a few really stand out: Takanini MP elect Anae Dr Neru Leavasa is one to watch out for. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has mentioned him a handful of times already for his work as a GP. He understands first-hand that health denominates all other … [Read more...]
Green Star Communities – coming soon to a neighbourhood near you?
Latest Post from Better Futures Forum After reading BFF’s earlier post on the 20 minute city concept, Brad Crowley got in touch with us from the New Zealand Green Building Council. Brad is Senior Manager, Buildings and Communities at NZGBC. He is passionate about their Green Star … [Read more...]
It’s time for Gerry Brownlee to go back to teaching:
At the outset I have to say Gerry and I aren’t best mates. In fact, it’s worse than that. I have found his tribalism an impediment to us ever having a reasonable, and reasoned discussion. Gerry seems to have a pathological dislike of Local Government, as did his fellow St Bede’s old boy, … [Read more...]
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