Posts by Graham Dunster
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Looking forward to tasting this! In the meantime, off to Eden Park to see some real football (I hope...)
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Hard News: Auckland's future: Keep calm,…, in reply to Craig Ranapia,
My point regarding the national politicians is that they have a responsibility to their constituents to ensure that their electorates (and thus the geographical region in which they are situated) get the best possible treatment, which they manifestly fail to do. I don't expect them to set the rates but I do expect them to take an informed interest in immediate and future quality of life for the voters (and the non voters). It's all local, in the end.
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Hard News: Auckland's future: Keep calm,…, in reply to Craig Ranapia,
Interesting article in the Guardian regarding sewerage - http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/jul/15/why-modern-bathroom-wasteful-unhealthy-design?CMP=ema_632
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One thing I continue to find hard to understand is why the MPs elected in Auckland constituencies are not supporting their city. Nary a peep from them, let alone an organised group ensuring that their constituents are properly served.
Mind you, when compared to the vicissitudes of life in Christchurch I really shouldn't complain - or expect any semblance of rational action.
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Beatles in Mono - been waiting for ages to re-experience the White Album that way (vinyl - the cds are fun but not the same). Reversing into the future (again)!
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We have the government that we deserve, collectively. And we accept the framework that the government gives us, as far as I can judge. There are a few commentators who rail against the status quo - Chris Trotter (http://bowalleyroad.blogspot.co.nz/) and Gordon Campbell (http://gordoncampbell.scoop.co.nz/) stand out - but their entreaties only give rise to the sage nodding of heads. We all (and I include myself here) seem to be too busy with our own wee lives to break out for the greater good.
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On drones the NBR is useful (for once) - http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/raw-data-kiwi-killed-drone-strike-%E2%80%94-patrick-gower-interviews-jeremy-scahill-ck-156330
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Groucho Marx.
Clubs.
'Nuff said?
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It is pretty cool, sits well in Q Theatre's main space. Loving Chelsie Preston Crayford and Alison Bruce most, but then I would, wouldn't I?
Go Silo!!!
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Hard News: Schools: can we get a plan up…, in reply to Glenn Pearce,
AGGS is single sex too I believe.