Great to read your musings again Hamish. I hope the big spend ticket fails….big money buying politicians we have enough of already in parliament & the thought that money can buy a mayoralty anathema. I’ve never done anything other than leave Lee off but this time round….hmmm. As for councillors…oh dear the Firebrand lady has already spoken too soon & too often & her ultra critical nature…oh dear no.
Here's an idea how about getting to know them, how about taking a stroll down to the Future Dunedin’s store in town and engage....you might be surprised that we actually do all want the very best for the city and the communities in it !
Oh and big spend tickets...do you actually know what we spend ? Remember there is a large group of us ! So the answer is NO you don't know and its not all funded by one person....But i do hope you vote and i hope your vote helps make the changes we need in this beautiful city for its communities and its future.
I am very much a fiend for politics, but something about this local election cycle seems off. I think you have touched nicely on the bits in Dunedin that are just making this so uninviting - particuarily the infighting of the major umbrella ticket, but also how it seems to be framed (notably in the ODT) that makes the leader of that ticket the 'expected' Mayor of the city post-election. It is great to see your frank assessment of the ticket's viability.
God, I cannot wait to stop seeing all the self-congratulatory posts on the various social media pages that seem to surround Dunedin.
Agreed. It seems increasingly like an individual on the ticket has created this monster in the name of the car salesman. I feel that Andrew Simms is the sucker here. If you can't control your team....
It's gonna be a #Greenslide
That hashtag is catching on!
Great to read your musings again Hamish. I hope the big spend ticket fails….big money buying politicians we have enough of already in parliament & the thought that money can buy a mayoralty anathema. I’ve never done anything other than leave Lee off but this time round….hmmm. As for councillors…oh dear the Firebrand lady has already spoken too soon & too often & her ultra critical nature…oh dear no.
Big spend ticket ? money buying politicians...
Here's an idea how about getting to know them, how about taking a stroll down to the Future Dunedin’s store in town and engage....you might be surprised that we actually do all want the very best for the city and the communities in it !
Oh and big spend tickets...do you actually know what we spend ? Remember there is a large group of us ! So the answer is NO you don't know and its not all funded by one person....But i do hope you vote and i hope your vote helps make the changes we need in this beautiful city for its communities and its future.
Kind regards Jarrod hodson
Great piece, Hamish. Glad to see The Mish back.
I am very much a fiend for politics, but something about this local election cycle seems off. I think you have touched nicely on the bits in Dunedin that are just making this so uninviting - particuarily the infighting of the major umbrella ticket, but also how it seems to be framed (notably in the ODT) that makes the leader of that ticket the 'expected' Mayor of the city post-election. It is great to see your frank assessment of the ticket's viability.
God, I cannot wait to stop seeing all the self-congratulatory posts on the various social media pages that seem to surround Dunedin.
Good to see you back!
Apparently I’ve lost my ‘Jr.’ somewhere between the nomination office and the ODT. If anyone finds it, please hand it in at the front desk.
Hi Francisco we should coffee
I saw the 'Jr' on Bath St. Happy to help
You'd be surprised how sunny Ōtepoti is, actually. In 2023 we had more sunshine hours than Pōneke OR Tāmaki.
2023 was a very good year
I'd like to see the per capita sunshine hours
Dunedin once again punching above its weight
Agreed. It seems increasingly like an individual on the ticket has created this monster in the name of the car salesman. I feel that Andrew Simms is the sucker here. If you can't control your team....
Good to see you back, Hamish.
A good read. Noice.
Can’t wait to read your post election price if Lee becomes mayor 🤣
Predictive txt !! * piece*
That's going g to be a long wait. I recommend you get quite comfortable
Thanks I’ll keep that in mind 😁
Yay! The Mish is back! I've missed this!
Great to see The Mish back - thanks Hamish