Recently in a behind closed doors meeting our elected Councillors were told that the estimated rates increase in the Long-Term Plan for next year will be 18%. They must resist this and push hard for a decent analysis of costs. In an article in the … [Read more...]
Garry writes 16 August 2023
It has been troubling to watch Council meetings online recently. They appear to be a variation on a very badly run community group. How many times have we been to a meeting and witnessed a chair, who really doesn’t know how to manage a meeting, trying to manage local folks who have all arrived with … [Read more...]
Garry Writes 9 August 2023
One of the roles of elected reps is to monitor the Council financially and, shall we call it, the “spirit” of the organisation. It is important to look for signs, like why is the staff annual survey not improving. Christchurch Council Staff Vent Anger On Leadership | Newsroom Or why is the … [Read more...]
When nature thrives we thrive…
The Summit Road Society, Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust and community groups from across Banks Peninsula and greater Christchurch are banding together to make nature a priority in the upcoming Long Term Plans. When nature thrives, we thrive. By giving early feedback to CCC and ECAN, you can … [Read more...]
Garry: I am worried about Christchurch City Council
This week’s notes come with a warning to the mayor and our councillors. I’m worried about Christchurch City Council. The public are unhappy. The staff are unhappy. Your budget is blowing out. It’s time to have a hard think. About everything. Rosa Luxemburg once said: “Those who do not move, do … [Read more...]
Garry’s Thoughts 16 May 2023 – Residents Survey
Last week’s notes on CCC’s Staff survey were one of the most read articles we have ever produced. People are worried about CCC and how it is being led, both at elected Council and CE levels. In case you missed it here is a link https://tuesdayclub.nz/garry-writes-9-may-2023/. It’s significant … [Read more...]
Garry Writes 9 May 2023
I’ve been reading a book called “lessons” by Ian McEwan. It has some of the finest descriptions of everyday life I have ever read. Many of the sentences are so descriptive they are poetic. I recommend it as a serious description of the life of a family. One paragraph which struck me, was when … [Read more...]
Plan Change 14 due by 3 May
Generation Zero Provide a Quick Submission guide To follow up on the email we sent out in late February 2023 asking you to email our Christchurch City Councillors to vote for Plan Change 14 (PC14), the council has voted in favour of more medium and high density housing in our city! Now the plan … [Read more...]
Submissions please
This week – Andrew Turner and Sara Templeton
Introduction to the Draft Annual plan and how to make your voice heard - submissions by 18 April. Meeting on Zoom 5pm to chat for 5.30 start … [Read more...]
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