I am glad that I left politics before the onset of digital warriors. All I had to deal with was radio talkback which was odorific enough. However, the nasty stuff was at least on the air rather than insidious types hiding behind a keyboard. It’s different now and Sara Templeton has taken a brave … [Read more...]
Ta Tipene O’Regan, New Zealander of the Year
It was wonderful to see Ta Tipene O’Regan honoured for his amazing service to Māori and to this country. I had the pleasure of chairing Whalewatch board for nearly 18 years and it was my task to minimise Tipene’s stories. They were plentiful and colourful, as one would expect from a Māori also a son … [Read more...]
The benefits of public expenditure shared by some in the community and not taxed
The benefit which derives to communities from public expenditure is seldom measured. Mostly because most journalists are financially illiterate. Bernard Hickey is a financial analyst who adds items together where seldom others venture. In the case of Transmission Gully, he has conducted some … [Read more...]
Political parties have great difficulty handling a maverick, the latest victim, Louisa Wall
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...]
Responses to my query about local water solutions:
Vicky Southworth responded to my question last week of examples of local water solutions and here are a few of her slides. … [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...]
In Conclusion 5 April 2022
Submissions to ECan
Thanks to three ECan Councillors Lan Pham, Vicky Southworth and Craig Pauling who gave an extra presentation last week at 7.30 about the ECan annual plan, with a view to encouraging you to make submissions. This session was co-hosted by Tuesday Club, Aoraki Greens and Sustainable Ōtautahi … [Read more...]
Garry writes 29 March 2022
I remember sitting at a Labour Party conference in the 1980’s and hearing an old lady addressing the conference telling us all how delighted she was when Norm Kirk got the path to her clothesline of her state house concreted. Richard Prebble (remember he used to be a Labour MP) got up and completely … [Read more...]
Last Week Anne Salmond on Three Waters
We had the largest attendance we have had to a Zoom meeting, and also many of Facebook, when Dame Anne Salmond spoke last Tuesday. The presentation demonstrated why she has been awarded the highest honour a New Zealand citizen can we awarded. Her in depth, scholarly, understanding of Te Treaty o … [Read more...]
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