I went on my bike to the launch of the new bike locking system called “Locky Dock”. IT is a really interesting piece of technology which enable bike riders to lock their bike in a way which is safe. It was good to hear Associate Minister of Transport Julie-Anne Genter speak with such enthusiasm … [Read more...]
In Conclusion – Black Lives Matter
Here is a demonstrator standing up to the unnecessary use of force over Black Lives Matter in USA: This photo shows how the demonstrators were, often, young. The trapped Police car says it all: … [Read more...]
Jim – Carl – Sara in Conversation
This week we have a panel of Carl Davidson, Jim Lunday and Councillor Sara Templeton who chairs the Sustainability and Community Resilience Committee of CCC. We are asking Tuesday Club members to consider a question.... Cities are built on a triangle of emotional inter dependencies. … [Read more...]
Let us think about migrants and their rights; our chance to lead as a country
In this article Patrick O’Connor argues that it is essential that we advocate for those who are migrants in this country. Every single person in New Zealand is descended from a migrant. We have a responsibility to remember our own tupuna. Where did they come from? What struggle did they have to get … [Read more...]
The world’s most powerful Mayors are showing great leadership
I was sent this excellent article by Brian Ward. Over the next few weeks we will examine how the list of action points identified by the Mayors can be rolled out in this City. World’s most powerful city mayors join to pledge “no return to business as usual” post Covid-19 BY TOM STONE ON MAY 7, … [Read more...]
The dreadful leadership in USA continues unabated
I guess I have been the same as people throughout the world, watching USA with increasing horror. Watching a great country currently led by a madman pandering to his ego, and to the misguided people who trust him. If ever Trump’s true colours were to be shown, they were this week as he walked across … [Read more...]
An example of responsive and humble political leadership in USA
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz held a press briefing on the ongoing unrest in his state later Friday. Amid an update on how he would deal with the protests as well as the investigation into Floyd's death, Walz took a moment to address the arrest of Jimenez and his crew. This talk summarised exactly the … [Read more...]
Gough Whitlam was an example of amazing leadership
A new book has been published by John Pilger about how Gough Whitlam the Australian Prime Minister between 1972 and 1975 was rolled as Prime Minister by forces, led by the CIA. Whitlam was an incredible reformer and led an inexperienced Labour team to achieve great things. The book is called “A … [Read more...]
Local leaders best understand their communities, and are answerable to them
Here, to complete these articles on USA, is one from the Washington Post on Friday: D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) on Friday formally renamed a street outside the White House “Black Lives Matter Plaza” after ordering city crews to paint the message in gigantic yellow letters down … [Read more...]
John Patterson wrote this to me….
I was reading a book last night telling a story about a death house in France that has been preserved as a historic site because many members of the Resistances had died there. You can see what went on there. This what the writer says I found a photo displayed on a wall. Actually, there were … [Read more...]
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