I think this cartoon reflects how the current Minister for Transport views forward planning for transport. If you can’t drive a truck or a car, then planning for anything else doesn’t enter his consciousness. Especially if you live anywhere in the South Island. He is a true disaster on two … [Read more...]
Duncan Webb, Minister of SOEs
I might have abandoned Duncan Webb as my local MP but it’s good to know he’s finally got what he wanted and has “Hon” in front of his name. He is the Minister of SOE’s amongst other portfolios. Now that he has power, he has the chance to implement big reforming ideas. The Government could win huge … [Read more...]
This weeks top links 8 November 2022
Complex conversations on complex questions - deliberative democracy in practice An excellent audio - "how the techniques of deliberative, as opposed to participatory democracy can be used to close the gap between public perceptions of major issues and their potential solutions. The discussion was … [Read more...]