The sight of homeless people on our streets is an indicator of a lack of love in our economy. Did it have to get as bad as it has before we start to debate the causes of poverty, unemployment, mental health, abuse in State care, lack of housing options and a myriad other of causes. Here are a … [Read more...]
Homelessness in Christchurch…
This month we are inviting Tuesday Club readers to attend a public meeting this week addressing the issue of homelessness in our city and our country. Thanks to Rebecca McFie and friends for organising it... Here are the details of the event: Move on or Move in? A hui on Ōtautahi's … [Read more...]
Homelessness in Christchurch winter 2025
Recently the mayor called a meeting of people either involved or concerned about homelessness in Christchurch. There is no simple answer to homelessness as where we are at has taken a long time to develop. There has been considerable public discussion around NZ about homelessness... Before … [Read more...]
A wonderful story of compassion:
I was sent a copy of this letter last week, which had been sent to the Prime Minister. I love the fact that here was somebody who just didn’t walk past the poor. It’s a modern version of the Parable of the Good Samaritan, one of my favourite parables. “Dear Jacinda I am glad to hear you are … [Read more...]
It’s time for an across party accord on Housing policy:
I have often been asked why I never went to Parliament. The main reason is I couldn’t stand being told by a whip how to vote. I’m just not compliant enough. I admire those who go, and I have put lots of effort over the years assisting others to head in that direction. Another reason, other then … [Read more...]