A blog about council ideas and positions in Christchurch.

Speedhumps in Christchurch – what did our mayor have to say in April 2024?
LTP 2024 – Me and Sharkie presenting some views on the council’s Long Term Plan
Talking On The Radio –  Ōtākaro Orchard Funding – a $250,000 win for the community.

 Ōtākaro Orchard – Campaigning Council to Fund the Completion.
  • MUSEUM – THE DONATION TOOTH FAIRY?
    Do you have confidence in the answers given to Cr Pauline Cotter in this video? Does this all sound like the undelivered pledges that we’ve all heard about the cathedral? Does this sound like more of the rhetoric we have
  • IS THE MUSEUM GOING TO CHARGE?
    Tim put the central question to the museum chairman, who went on to say that it was the first question that MPs asked at a recent visit. Should we fund the next $21m, on top of the $9m we already
  • Why Are Decisions Rushed?
    Local council candidates are asking why staff aren’t developing a full range is options on issues. This article highlight was talking about the Deans Ave speed humps, and was highlighted by a local council candidate. But why wasn’t direction for
  • Not Enough Supply For Shore Power
    Local journalist Chris Lynch wrote an article about pollution in Lyttleton today. It reminded me that the council received a briefing on these issues just recently but I really think the boat has sailed. With almost $100 million dollars of
  • Mayor Unprepared For Radio Interview
    Cr Andrei Moore has complained publicly about not getting timely answers to questions from CCC information staff. In the following clip from the mayor’s interview this morning with John MacDonald, Newstalk ZB, John just expresses frustration with the mayor not