I misread a graph which I published last week. Hamish Rennie picked me up pointing out my error and wrote: I agree with your concerns about water reforms, although I think you have misinterpreted the graph. That’s why this graph which was published recently which shows that Christchurch City … [Read more...]
It’s time we focused on how we better accommodate more migrants
It’s a worry when migrants are a political football. Every single person in this country is a descendant of, or is actually, a migrant. It is essential that we get immigration right. In Stuff this week they reported: Migrants just remember what happened more than a year ago when a “once in a … [Read more...]
Cycling data which proves me wrong on what I wrote recently
Glen Koorey wrote to me about my comments on painted lines on the roads being unsafe: Hi Garry, good to read another weekly Tuesday Club newsletter. Just thought that I would weigh into the “painted cycle lanes are dangerous” discussion, because I’m wary that some of the research out there is … [Read more...]
Inflicting democracy on institutions
I loved this article in the Guardian this week. It was about a new green hedge fund which played a smart act and seated 2 new board members, and potentially a third, on the Exxon board by being smart. This article is an inspiration to those of us staring at those who control power. It is time to … [Read more...]
Farewell Jaime Lerner
A few weeks ago I wrote about Jaime Lerner a visitor to this City a number of years ago. I found him a fascinating man. Well read and a wonderful teacher. I wrote about the treehouse he built himself where he worked each morning where he sat and thought and debated with people who could assist his … [Read more...]
In Conclusion 1 June 2021
Make sure you behave on the sidelines or this could happen to you! What it means to be part of a team. At one point during a game, the coach called one of his 9-year-old baseball players aside and asked, "Do you understand what co-operation is? What a team is?" "Yes, … [Read more...]
Garry Writes 25 May 2021
Last week I sat at the end of the Christchurch City Council table and made a submission on the Long-Term Plan. When I presented there was a full attendance of Councillors. It was toward the end of the process, and they were impressively attentive. I had sat through this exercise 15 times and it can … [Read more...]
Last Week Tim Moore
As a parent you don’t get to view a side to your kid that you don’t know much about very often. As a sat and listened to our son Tim speak about the difficult topic of the “Right-to-life” legislation and its implementation I was impressed by his professionalism. This topic is about as hard as they … [Read more...]
This week – Cheryl Doig – Learning City Christchurch
Cheryl Doig and Elle Archer are trustees for Learning City Christchurch, a charitable trust focused on connecting the city so that learning is accessible for all. The Trust challenges the notion of what school you went to as the key question for the city and explores how we can create a city that is … [Read more...]
The Government’s water reforms
I am extremely suspicious of the Government’s proposed water reforms. I can understand the desire of the Government to have everybody in New Zealand all having access to clean water. That is a given. I can understand the Government being hacked off with underinvestment in infrastructure. That’s what … [Read more...]
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