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Trading Futures

Bill — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:46:50 +0000

This post is intended to do more than merely generate discussion. It’s a serious proposition seeking action. Its intent is to lay out or sign post (at least some of) the basic or necessary legal and social structures of a Community Collective comprised of both workers and housing collectives that would enable people to assume meaningful control over aspects of their futures.

State house evictions

Mike Smith — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 04:50:06 +0000

In 2005 Labour wrote to State House tenants with a warning "Don't let National sell your house." We were criticised for scaring people. Now Tamaki residents have got the real letters. And the boot. Same old National.

Heatley to resign (again) over eviction debacle?

Guest post — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:04:33 +0000

National promised to get tough 'undeserving' state house tenants. (always someone to get tough on when maintaining the privileges of the elite) The first targets were 3 women and their kids, judged guilty by association with their partners who were charged with burglary (the charges were dropped). 2 years and $1m wasted and the government has given up.

Democracy at its finest

Anthony R0bins — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:21:28 +0000

Seems like Key isn't interested in listening to Christchurch quake victims.

It’s cold in Christchurch

Anthony R0bins — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:15:14 +0000

Why has the government delayed the second phase of Christchurch’s heating programme for two months? Could the timing be any worse?

$22 Billion minutiae

Anthony R0bins — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:00:35 +0000

There can't be many Kiwis who don't know about the severity of the leaky homes crisis. Or can there? Oh don't worry, he's only the PM after all...

lprent: pushed this up the page again now that the program has aired.

Gutting the state housing system

The Standard — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 03:26:45 +0000

No Right Turn on the Nats' cynical plans. "And its here that National's true goal becomes apparent: they're planning to effectively gut the state housing system..."

That’s it?

Zetetic — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:22:49 +0000

Amazing what political pressure can do. Christchurch package was clearly put together in the space of a couple of days. Buy-out at GV the obvious basic solution but will see many out of pocket. Option 2 is an admission of that but only open to some. None of the fish-hooks have been worked out. What's Gerry been doing all this time?

Christchurch offer roundup

Anthony R0bins — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:15:38 +0000

The buy out offer comes as a relief for many (but not all) of the red zone residents. Twice as many are still in limbo. The fate of the uninsured will be a major issue. Is an uninsured resident of Avonside any less deserving of government help than an investor in a dodgy finance company?

Christchurch annoucement

Zetetic — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:30:59 +0000

Eddie called it. Christchurch announcement is today. There are very high hopes. Points to watch: how many in the 'don't know' category & are payouts at pre-quake market values? Notable release is this afternoon just before Key leaves. Makes it difficult to get reaction from residents in time for TV news and follow-up with Key. This post will be updated after release.

Heck of a job Brownlee

Eddie — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:22:09 +0000

The government has spent $1 million so far on 350 campervans for Christchurch. One person stayed in them. For that money, better to put them up at Premier House and commute them by Iroquois. There is a massive housing need in Christchurch but the campervans were so shitty and expensive people preferred overcrowded or damaged houses.

Emergency housing

r0b — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:05:44 +0000

Here's some images of emergency housing from Japan and from Christchurch. I wonder if you can spot the difference.

Brownlee, you’re doing a heck of a job

r0b — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:03:55 +0000

The Nats are taking far too long to act on accommodation after the Christchurch quake. Japan accomplished more in 2 weeks than we have so far managed in 6 weeks and counting. While they build, we dither...

Credit where it’s due

Marty G — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:18:45 +0000

On Friday, the government sent out a Request for Proposal for building companies to build 2,500 temporary modular homes in Christchurch. It looks like step towards the rebuilding plan I and others have been suggesting for the past couple of weeks. Now, lets see an aggressive timetable and a plan for what comes next.

The building blocks of new Christchurch?

Marty G — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:01:53 +0000

Me & others: How come the government seems to have no plan for rebuilding Christchurch or desire to get one?
Righties: Well, um, Key's awesome and, anyway, what's your plan, smart-arse ?
Me: I'm not the government, rebuilding Christchurch isn't my job. But here's where I would start.