I was sent a copy of this letter last week, which had been sent to the Prime Minister. I love the fact that here was somebody who just didn’t walk past the poor. It’s a modern version of the Parable of the Good Samaritan, one of my favourite parables. “Dear Jacinda I am glad to hear you are … [Read more...]
Steven Moe’s podcast this week:
http://seeds.libsyn.com/israel-cooper-on-home-community-people-and-purpose Israel Cooper has a clear sense of identity and purpose and we talk about what led to his co-founding the building company, Home, which has a real focus on people and community and is an impact driven company. From his … [Read more...]
BRAIDED: Conversations about Spiritual Health
I received this from Rosemary Neave (she’s the quiet person who never says anything at our Tuesday Club meetings): If you are interested in exploring and growing the rich diversity of conversations about meaning and purpose, spiritual health and wellbeing in the city. There is no ‘charge’ as … [Read more...]
St Albans Roading meeting this week:
I received this from Mark Wilson. Also attached are the minutes of the last meeting. Here is Mark’s message: Hello fellow community members and motivated people of Christchurch To recap what’s been happening... The SARA community discussion (19th Feb) regarding the effects of the motorway … [Read more...]
In conclusion 3 March 2020
Is this what Canterbury looked like pre-cows? … [Read more...]
Garry Writes 25 Feb
Yesterday was the first time since the earthquakes I hadn’t gone down to the corner of Medway Street and River Road, down at the side of the Avon for their Earthquake memorial ceremony. I’ve been there 8 times. Once I was the only one there as the event had been shifted to another site and I didn’t … [Read more...]
Last Week Jim Lunday
Jim Lunday is always good value as a speaker, regardless of his audience. I have heard him explain Urban Development to so many audiences. I just sit back and enjoy watching the reaction of people who often haven’t thought about Urban Development in any great depth. I well remember his … [Read more...]
This Weeks Speaker Jon Shaw
This week’s speaker is Jon Shaw who is Professor and Head of Geography at the University of Plymouth, UK. He has written and / or edited nine books on various aspects of transport policy and governance, the most recent of which are Transport Matters (2019) which brought together 27 … [Read more...]
Response to Ken McAnergney:
At the start of the session last week my old mate, Ken McAnergney, asked if he could have a minute to speak. I agreed as he had to leave early to feed some poor souls some mutton birds at home. I hope they lived to tell the tale. Ken’s address to those present was a chance for him to berate … [Read more...]
Water Review by Auditor General
It was interesting to read of the Auditor General’s report on water which was released this week. His observation is that the water sector is a mess. Local authorities have differing standards. Central Government is all over the place on the matter. Essentially the Auditor General said that it’s a … [Read more...]
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