I am very cynical of the proposed water reforms. I think it is a complete over-reaction to the water disaster at Hawkes Bay Council. Last Tuesday Katheryn Ryan interviewed Nanaia Mahuta Minister of Local Government. I don’t think I have heard a Minister speak so openly on any topic as Nanaia did … [Read more...]
Patrick O’Connor’s thoughts and challenges on the necessary follow-up needed post the Massacre in the Muslim community]
Last weekend Christchurch--Otautahi hosted the remembrance ceremony 2 years after the shocking tragedy of March 15th. 51 dead, as many injured, many present at the two Mosques not deemed "injured " but extremely distraught at what they experienced and witnessed --- is that … [Read more...]
Traffic debates in the Northern suburbs
In our part of the world, we are living with changes to the roading system. I received an email from my local MP asking for me to get involved in making a submission to the City Council. It was good to see an MP and the local Councillor seeking feedback from the community. So, I read the CCC … [Read more...]
In Conclusion 23 March 2021
Climate Change Commission – have your say
Most of us at the Tuesday Club are concerned about Climate Change - it would be great if we turned all that concern into submissions to the Climate Change Commission before 28 March. Rosemary Neave has compiled an extensive document to help you make a submission, you can access it here … [Read more...]
Garry writes 16 March 2021
On Monday the 15th we will stop to remember those of our community who were murdered two years ago at the two Mosques. There has been much written and spoken about the impact of this atrocity on the affected families, the Muslim community and all of us who stood supporting them all shocked with … [Read more...]
Last week Carl Davidson
We had another great presentation by Carl Davidson last week. I really do like listening to a researcher who makes their numbers come alive. No firm has researched Christchurch more than Carl’s. Over the next few months, we will follow up the trends which Carl covered and address what has to be done … [Read more...]
This week’s speaker: Dr Lee Beattie
Lee is a practicing urban designer and urban planner with over 25 years' professional experience. He has qualifications in urban planning, urban design, and environmental science. Lee is currently the Deputy Head of the School of Architecture and … [Read more...]
Analysing the new CCC management structure and appointees
In the Tuesday Club notes last week we reprinted the email informing what the new corporate structure will look like at CCC and who the new appointees were. Here is the new structure for Christchurch City Council: Of concern is that Dawn Baxendale has 8 direct reports. That is way too … [Read more...]
Working together to make democracy alive and responsive
This week I received an email from a group promoting different forms of democracy. This group has an AGM and talk Wednesday 30 March at 7.30 and it will be all over by 9pm. The speaker will be Max Rashbrooke and his address is labelled ‘Overcoming the obstacles to deeper democracy in New … [Read more...]
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