I sat in the audience for the swearing in ceremony of the new Council last week. It’s a group of people who have the potential to be a really good team. I say “potential” because there were a few warning signals for me which I think need to be carefully managed. Elected reps need to be careful … [Read more...]
Last Weeks Speaker Dawn Baxendale
It was a real pleasure to welcome the new CCC CEO Dawn Baxendale, to her first public speaking engagement. Dawn summarised her life and what gives her stability, her family, and what has formed her as a person. It was refreshing to listen to a CEO with massive background in Local Government and … [Read more...]
This weeks speaker – To see ourselves as others see us:
The killings that took place on March 15 generated a global reaction and waves of visitors from across the world to the two mosques that were attacked. Many entered in tears and it was as if this spoke to each in a very personal way. Invitations came to speak at international gatherings, and one was … [Read more...]
ECan Chair Jenny Hughey
Congratulations to Jenny Hughey on being voted unanimously to the Chair of Ecan. Jenny is really impressive and I think she will do an excellent job. https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/116820743/no-quibble-over-ecans-new-chairwoman-but-drama-over-deputy-vote … [Read more...]
Banks resisting the Reserve Bank’s Governor:
The Banks are continuing their campaign against Adrian Orr this week. In the Press during the week this article appeared https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/the-press/20191023/281543702703640. The interesting thing here is that the guys formally complaining about Adrian Orr represent the … [Read more...]
Should we be worried about the change in Wellington’s Mayor?
I am slightly worried about the result in the election of Wellington’s Mayor. I don’t know either of the two key candidates. They both seem pretty decent guys. However, the key issue I was left wondering about was the presence of money from Peter Jackson entering the campaign. I know nothing at all … [Read more...]
This is just for those who get the Tuesday Club notes who live outside Christchurch:
Last weekend we visited some friends who were moving into their rebuilt home. I know many people from outside Christchurch think that we are well past the earthquakes down here, but for many that’s not the case. Our friends have had to battle like mad to get resources and then find builders etc and … [Read more...]
A ride in a Tesla has made me support public transport:
I had a ride in a Tesla recently. It would have to be the most impressive vehicle I have ever ridden in. It has enormous power. It has electric everything, including self-driver. It probably scratches your arse when you need it to. I didn’t ask about that. The car batteries are put on charge each … [Read more...]
How I hate big infrastructure investments becoming political footballs:
Remember Sir Dove-Myer Robinson? He was the Mayor who proposed all sorts of amazing projects for public transport in Auckland. People laughed at him. He failed and is now looked on as a visionary who should have been listened to. Now they’re at it again. Phil Twyford is being beaten up … [Read more...]
Here’s an excellent example of the NZTA institutional memory being poor:
I was a Board member of Land Transport Board. An application came to the Board from Auckland Transport to fund integrated ticketing cards for Auckland Transport. Pam and I had just been in Hong Kong and had used the same sort of card there and it was brilliant. I asked the Board to consider … [Read more...]
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