It’s time to think about how exactly we could rebuild our economy, post this lockdown. There has been considerable support from the Government for business, and that is to be applauded. I am delighted to see that the Government has appointed an extraordinarily talented businessperson, Rob Fyfe, to … [Read more...]
Our media:
On RNZ this week Andrew Holden a former editor of the Press pointed out that it is essential that we pay for our media. Or we will lose it. I want to make a person push for Newsroom. This amazing publication has led so many of the proper stories in our media in the past few years. They will be … [Read more...]
In Conclusion 31 March 2020
There has been a lot of black humour on my computer screen over the past week. Some of them cartoons and some articles. Here are some of them: I laughed at this Washington Post cartoon about a love affair developing at the time of the Coronavirus … [Read more...]
Tuesday Club goes Online this week on ZOOM
Because of the Coronavirus, and because many of our attendees are in the 'At Risk' category (yes grey hairs!), and because Garry himself will be in Quarantine after being in Australia....This week we will meet entirely on Zoom - probably a skill we can all helpfully learn for the months to come. … [Read more...]
We can be there for each other…
Rosemary has designed this to be used to printed and handed out to your neighbours - work with others to cover your area. PDF version 2/page (you can edit it and add your name) Jpg version - 2/page … [Read more...]
Garry writes 24 March
Last Monday morning Pam and I arrived home from Australia and now we are in splendid self-isolation. At a time like this we have to rely on each other to survive. In our penitentiary we have relied on family and friends to supply us with food and staple supplies. Like cream and biscuits. … [Read more...]
We expect sensible and visionary political leadership right now:
What a week I have had observing the world through our front fence, listening to RNZ and gazing at the computer screen. I am a complete tragic. I live, and sleep, thinking about public policy. A few short weeks ago political differences mattered. I enjoy the debates and the differences of … [Read more...]
Coronavirus
At this time the role of our DHB, health practitioners, doctors, nurses and paramedics is essential. They will be literally our lifeline. Remember how our health service responded so magnificently to the earthquakes and the murders at the Mosques. Now they have another, greater challenge. I … [Read more...]
Garry’s been Reading…
Over the past few weeks, I have been soaking up information from around the world. There have been some brilliant comments which would not have even been given space just a few short months ago. I thought I would share some of them: From a Franciscan Friar based at the Centre for Action and … [Read more...]
Small Business Dilemmas
Right around the world businesses will be struggling. Especially in small businesses staff are often not just workers. They are whanau. It’s impossible to survive when your customers stay away. However, now is the time for us all to support local. Has the mantra of the international economy of scale … [Read more...]
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