It is interesting that we are entering an era of “closed-from-information” approach from the CDHB. I was informed, by a number of people, that the CDHB Board had received a final report from EY, which was commissioned by the Board, on the CDHB finances. The executive of the DHB was requested to … [Read more...]
Tova O’Brien interview of Jami-Lee Ross:
Here’s a link to the original interview. Tova really swept aside the nonsense which Jami-Lee and his mates had been spreading. She actually did what should have been done long ago. … [Read more...]
The number of Pacific Island MP’s in Parliament is impressive:
The article below covers many issues. However, a few really stand out: Takanini MP elect Anae Dr Neru Leavasa is one to watch out for. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has mentioned him a handful of times already for his work as a GP. He understands first-hand that health denominates all other … [Read more...]
Green Star Communities – coming soon to a neighbourhood near you?
Latest Post from Better Futures Forum After reading BFF’s earlier post on the 20 minute city concept, Brad Crowley got in touch with us from the New Zealand Green Building Council. Brad is Senior Manager, Buildings and Communities at NZGBC. He is passionate about their Green Star … [Read more...]
It’s time for Gerry Brownlee to go back to teaching:
At the outset I have to say Gerry and I aren’t best mates. In fact, it’s worse than that. I have found his tribalism an impediment to us ever having a reasonable, and reasoned discussion. Gerry seems to have a pathological dislike of Local Government, as did his fellow St Bede’s old boy, … [Read more...]
We need to continue thinking hard about Housing:
Here’s a few ideas from the Guardian on Housing. The author argued that the Government has a key role in getting people into their own homes. She argues that the Government should look at housing as part of the country’s infrastructure. But there is another way. In recent years, housing … [Read more...]
Vision and Plan for Greater Christchurch 2050
KEEP THIS DATE – Thursday 26 November 12.30 lunch 1-3pmAt Oxford Tce BaptistFor catering purposes: RSVP to tsovoices@gmail.com For not-for-profit/ NGO/ voluntary/community-initiated…... organisationsOrganised by One Voice Te Reo Kotahi (OVTRK) Mō tātou ā mō kā uri ā muri ake nei For us and … [Read more...]
In Conclusion 28 October 2020
A Political Joke that can be Enjoyed by all Parties by “Democrat” While walking down the street one day, a Member of Parliament is run over by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St Peter at the entrance. “Welcome to heaven,” says St Peter. “But we have a problem. We … [Read more...]
Garry Writes 20 October 2020
Election campaign: The wrapper around the Sunday Times this morning says it all “Time to get moving. Labour’s historic landslide means the hard work has just begun”. …and so say all of us. I’m not sure whether its just me. But the past election campaign hasn’t been about ideas much. It’s … [Read more...]
Last Week Paul Cottam on CCC planning re housing
Last week Paul Cottam gave us an excellent summary of the policy for Community Housing which has been adopted by Christchurch City Council and which is now out for submissions. Here’s the link to the Council paper … [Read more...]
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