It is obvious that the Crown Monitor, and the Chair of CDHB, have been given a task to perform. The OIA referred to is the start of the process is in order that I can prove a hunch about this description of their task. The Crown Monitor and the Chair appear to have complied with whatever their … [Read more...]
Last Week Jo Kane
I found Jo Kane inspiring last week. She was measured, extremely well read on issues, and complied with my interpretation of a really good people’s advocate. She had read her papers and absorbed them. She has fantastic connections throughout the system. She disputes what has happened to CDHB and, … [Read more...]
This Week Jo Kane – CDHB
Jo is a member of the CDHB who is known for her honesty. She is one of only three who are finding their voice in speaking out about what is happening. Join us on Zoom this week to hear more: 5.00 for a catch up, 5.30 to … [Read more...]
A series of articles on the Canterbury District Health Board:
Garry has put together some interesting articles on the CDHB - worth perusing, including a letter to and from the Minister of Health and several OIA requests. 1. A letter from the Minister of Health: I received a letter from the Minister of Health this week. In the letter he … [Read more...]
CDHB:
We have continued our attention to what is happening within the CDHB and with those who are writing analysing things as well. Here’s a few: Comments this week: This week the old Board continued in business and the new “interim” executive team started in earnest. Slowly but surely the wheels … [Read more...]
Garry writes 8 September 2020
This week I witnessed the best produced cv I have ever seen. This was the public cv of David Meates. He doesn’t need to write anything about his career for any future job application. He just needs to produce a photo of the guard of honour which was informally organised for him as he left for his … [Read more...]
Ruth Spearing’s letter to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Health:
Remember the wonderful talk which Ruth gave to the Tuesday Club a few short weeks ago. Well here is a letter she wrote last week to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Health under the heading: How can NZ have lost such an innovative team? Firstly, can I say how much we all appreciate the … [Read more...]
Why does Canterbury DHB have a deficit: paper by David Meates:
In the last few days of his term as CE of CDHB David Meates produced this financial statement. All the Minister of Health’s response was that his advice from the Ministry of Health and Treasury did not support David Meates’ arguments. His blind faith in the advice he is getting puts his judgement at … [Read more...]
Last week’s speaker Ian Powell
It was refreshing to have the measured presentation by Ian Powell who has been around for long enough involved in Health politics to have an antenna which can tell bullshit from reality. Ian was really clear that the Chair and the Crown Monitor should both be sacked by the Minister. He gave us a … [Read more...]
Farewell to David Meates:
This week the man who has led the CDHB, through thick and thin, will walk down Oxford Terrace as CEO for the last time. The staff have arranged for a David Meates Farewell Guard of Honour The memo which went out to staff said this: On Wednesday 2nd September you are invited to join ranks … [Read more...]