I believe in democracy. I have spent my life deeply involved with it. It is, however, a fragile thing. Mass public mayhem can make it even more fragile. The way Trump, in his own interests, has mobilised mob behaviour in America by not accepting the will of the people is not just scary, it’s … [Read more...]
In Conclusion 22 Dec 2020
Climate emergency: councils plan to increase emissions
The plan – what does it mean? You may think: “Surely, we’ve got to do something about climate change; isn’t this the way forward?” And that’s the crux of the matter. Yes, climate change should be at the forefront of all decision making. Greater Christchurch's public transport proposal will make … [Read more...]
Garry writes 15 Dec 2020
As we gratefully head towards the end of a very trying year for everybody, I return to my quest to discuss the need for us to expect politicians to exercise courage in their deliberations. David Lange was a veritable mine of witty comments, every time he spoke. One I liked was when he … [Read more...]
Last week’s speaker Rod Cameron on Engage
Last week we had an interesting response to the team from ENGAGE with their proposal that maybe their method of approach, born out of their experiences of SKIRT could assist the way this City proceeds with the Red Zone. I felt a bit guilty about how people at the meeting responded to the … [Read more...]
This week’s speakers – Community Housing…
This week we have two nationally respected leaders of Community Housing providers, Cate Kearney or Otautahi Community Housing Trust (OCHT) and Jill Hawkey from Methodist Mission (MM). Both of the organisations they lead have been renting to low income member of our community for decades. In OCHT’s … [Read more...]
International warning on Climate Change:
International Scholars Warning on Societal Disruption and Collapse A public letter signed by over 250 scientists and scholars from 30 countries, calls on policy makers to engage more with the growing risk of societal disruption and collapse due to damage to the climate and environment. The … [Read more...]
Methodist Mission debate on the challenge to end poverty:
What will it take? What policies are needed?Is there the political will to make it happen? Hear and discuss the issues with our expert panel: Trevor McGlinchey (Ngāi Tahu), Executive Officer, NZ Council for Christian Social Services, and member of the Government's Welfare Expert Advisory … [Read more...]
The loss of democracy in Local Government:
Central Government politicians rarely understand Local Government. They like to blame Local Government for delaying housing permits, or whatever will get their names in the paper for looking like they are being strong. Every now and then parts of Local Government come unstuck, like Tauranga. … [Read more...]
The Mosque Royal Commission Report
In a fantastic report David Williams has summarised the Royal Commissions writing about the gunman. It finishes with this statement: …he committed cowardly mass murder, slaughtering unarmed and defenceless people, including a three-year-old, who were praying. He maimed, wounded and crippled many … [Read more...]
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