I have written many times about how hard it is to survive within a political party. This week Louisa Wall called it quits in parliament. The Labour Party were largely silent in commenting about her. She is this generation’s John A Lee, the architect of State Housing who had the audacity to … [Read more...]
Rose Historic Chapel is looking for new trustees:
I received this from the Civic Trust which was sent to them by Jane Ryder: I am a member of the Rose Historic Chapel Trust Board. We have 3 Trustees retiring in a few months. Therefore, we are seeking expressions of interest from people with time, interest, and enthusiasm.Please pass this on … [Read more...]
University Student study by a relative of Peter Beck
Kia ora! I am a postgraduate student at the University of Auckland, and I need your help! I am seeking participants for an online survey on how residents of New Zealand feel about government, immigration, the media, the Covid response and other issues. It is important we know how people feel … [Read more...]
Temel Atacocugu’s Walk for Peace
Temel Atacocugu started a walk between the place where the murderer started his fated journey between Dunedin and Christchurch 3 years ago this week. Here is what Temel wrote on his Givealittle page: To my friends far and wide - those I know and those I don't. Please give from your heart to my … [Read more...]
Waitangi Day thoughts
It’s a day to pause and reflect on Waitangi Day. Māori TV is always wonderful, as are many articles in the media. However, one interview stuck out for me. It was one in the Sunday Times and Glenn McConnell interviewed Kelvin Davis. … [Read more...]
Kidds Cakes rose above our humourless council and this week, and the Wizard was inducted into new job
How many 89-year-olds start a new job? Well, the Wizard has been dumped by the CCC executive but has been reappointed to Kidd’s Cake shop. The Wizard came to our wedding and cast a good spell. So far, it’s worked. So, I’m an advocate for his spells. I asked Martin Meehan, one of the owners of … [Read more...]
This Week Steven Moe at Smash Palace
This week we have a lawyer who just happens to also be a community activist, Steven Moe. Every week Steven produces his “seeds project”https://theseeds.nz/. This is a fascinating series of interviews on a vast array of topics. Steven will talk about “seeds”. Steven is chair of the board of … [Read more...]
The Wakefield legacy
I knew Susan and Jim Wakefield. They were generous benefactors to the city and active in business, accounting, art, and horse activities. I first met Susan when she led an exercise to have cast in bronze several leaders in this city. These were installed outside the Art Centre. I’m not sure where … [Read more...]
Farewell Dame Cath Tizard
If ever there was an irrepressible personality it was Cath Tizard. She had life by the ears and shared her thoughts and joys with anyone who wanted to hear them. I have this wonderful memory of Cath, who had just retired as Governor General, standing on the balcony at Sam and Tony’s … [Read more...]
Vale Bill Wilmott
A friend and teacher of a vast number of people, Professor Bill Wilmott, died last week. Bill and Di Madgin, his wife, had played a key role in many organisations in our city. Bill was the son of missionary parents who spent much of his childhood living in China. He remained a friend of China until … [Read more...]
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