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Protecting our society from left-wing values
What times we live in – a new report on ‘Protecting our Democracy from Coercion’. The matter of what democracy is, what state it is in and how it might be different is complex. I’m no expert. But I’m curious as to whether or not this is a politically neutral report. The Foreword says “Noble Read more
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Outdated parking bay sizes are holding back progress
Perhaps it was a slow news day on Saturday. The Times ran an article called ‘Big plans will finally ease parking squeeze’. Apparently “Ministers have supported a plan to increase the size of parking bays to keep up with the growing size of cars”. This is what facepalming on social media was made for, isn’t Read more
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I know a thing or two about extinction – but what about optimism?
Here’s my Tuesday morning challenge to you – please point me to a video on YouTube that is under four minutes long that offers a compelling sense of optimism about climate change. Mainstream media has been so very good at balancing (finding a person on either side of an issue to offer contrary views to Read more
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Make Earth Great Again!
For my CIHT presidential year I am focusing on the importance for all of us of authentically being sustainable, professional and inclusive. We need to walk the walk on climate action, on equality diversity and inclusion, and on professionalism. As part of my journey I have got a green cap to accompany me that has Read more
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Take the risk or lose the chance
Take the risk or lose the chance. Just over six years ago I started my current role with Mott MacDonald. I was stepping into the unknown and leaving a role I was well established in at my university. While weighing up this key decision in my life, my eldest daughter Florrie bought me this sign Read more
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Breaking news – New Zealand Government unveils time travel – back to 2009
Breaking news – New Zealand Government unveils time travel – back to 2009. When I went to NZ in 2014 I was told ‘planning’ was a dirty word and that the Roads of National Significance were nicknamed ‘Roads of Significance to the Nationals’. On 6 March (two days ago) the draft NZ Government Policy Statement Read more
What the hell is going on? 