The Avon Loop is a small central Christchurch suburb that congregates around a large 'bend' in the Avon River.It is picturesque area of Christchurch which retains many of the house and cottages built in the late nineteenth century.It is an area which has retained its strong community spirit. ..
I've been saying for some time now - for most of the year in fact - that Mayor Sideshow Bob and his council supporters have a lukewarm and unenthusiastic 'commitment' to the Christchurch City Council's important social role.The most obvious example this year was Sideshow Bob's attempt to put ..
I don't go to the movies as much as I used to. The exorbitant ticket prices put me off and I'm happy enough watching DVDs. But I left my couch and forked out the cash to see Capitalism: A Love Story. As its a documentary this movie lends itself to the DVD and the small screen, but I like ..
With unemployment continuing to rise and more heavy downward pressure being applied on wage levels, you would think Labour would be actually enjoying some new and desperately needed popularity. But it isn't.And its only got itself to blame.The problem, as it has always been, is that Labour ..
It won't come as a surprise to learn that I'm not one of those who think that city councils should stick to the 'core' services - as the Minister of Local Government Rodney Hide thinks they should. Local councils have a social role to play well beyond the upkeep of roads and drains.Here in ..