I don’t mind paying more tax. If that ensures the state rediscovers its morality and politicians stop trying to outdo each other with “I will charge you less tax”. So, this week, on Wednesday because Smash Palace is closed on Tuesdays during the winter, we will be having Sally Hett of the … [Read more...]
Amalgamation – When do the people get a say??
When the hell are we as the ratepayers of Christchurch going to be asked our thoughts on amalgamation? Rosemary adds: I was appalled by a recent Press article about who is going to the the billion plus assets of Environment Canterbury. The conversation should be about how are we going to … [Read more...]
8,375 – Unemployed young people in Christchurch
8375 - Do you know what this number represents? It’s the number of our young people, in Christchurch, not in work or training. That’s 1 in 7 of our young people. Don’t they matter? Just think of all the pupils at Burnside High (2700); Cashmere High (2400) Christchurch Boys High (1400) … [Read more...]
Poutini – Ngai Tahu history of West Coast
I’m reading this book now, however I am very disappointed that it seems the two local Runanga have supported the destruction of this amazing Waitaha river which exists in its virgin state. Not only that but they have supported a fast-track process. This is the same sort of method which in the past … [Read more...]
Understanding Ordinary People’s pain from Warfare
This week we meet in person at Smash Palace Wednesday 6 May - from 5pm, speaker at 5.30 or live on Facebook at 5.30 This week we have found someone who comes from New Zealand who has worked in conflict areas to share with us their observations of the impact of conflict on the citizens of the … [Read more...]
If CCHL is considering selling Enable – is it missing a few steps?
Recently an Australian business magazine printed a story under this headline “Macquarie Capital tapped to explore the NZ$1bn sale of Christchurch fibre-optic network”. Here’s a potted history on this Enable Ltd... Questions of interest to the Ratepayers who currently own Enable When I … [Read more...]
Anzac Day in Kirwee
Our son, Johnny, is attending Teachers College training to be a Primary School teacher. He is currently on section at Kirwee. On Anzac Day we travelled to Kirwee to attend their 2nd annual Anzac Day service. It’s easy for us townies to take our surrounding districts for granted. Here was a local … [Read more...]
Thank you Mary Richardson
Recently Mary Richrdson sent this out to staff... This message is to let you know that I will be concluding my role as Chief Executive at Christchurch City Council on 1 May. It has been a privilege to work with you and to serve our community. When I accepted the Chief Executive role, it was … [Read more...]
Andrew Gunn is brilliant – satire at its best
Every few days Andrew Gunn produces a satirical look at things of the State. Recently under the banner of World’s Hottest Indian Chili Powder Accidentally Finds Its Way Into Shane Jones’s Next Uber Eats Order there was this photo. Follow Andrew The Satiriser on Substack Also in the Sunday … [Read more...]
Fuel Challenges – the Middle East Crisis and More
Each week I watch Bernard Hickey’s “The Hoon”. He interviews many interesting people and recently he had a special analysis of the Middle East and the challenges facing our society. Here’s a link to that conversation and I recommend that you make a cup of tea and listen (100) The Weekly Hoon: … [Read more...]
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